Riley Brennan

May 30, 2024 | The Recorder

The May 29 class action filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California alleges Poppi claims to be a "Prebiotic Soda" made "For a Healthy Gut," despite not providing any meaningful prebiotic effects.

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May 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The firm that filed the suit is an active player in the consumer class action space. In this year alone the firm sued Kraft over alleged metal in Lunchables, AT&T over alleged data breach violations, Starbucks over its pricing of nondairy milk and Prime Hydration over its caffeine content.

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May 28, 2024 | Law.com

The court concluded that while the district court didn't err in dismissing the lawsuit over plaintiffs' nonappearance, as they believed they were to appear by telephone, the dismissal was too drastic given the circumstances.

By Riley Brennan

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May 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig filed the action Thursday on behalf of Prime Hydration in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The firm is also defending the company in a class action accusing it of containing toxic chemicals, which Paul recently addressed in a TikTok video.

By Riley Brennan

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May 24, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Supreme Court has previously noted that the theory "has been characterized as one of the strongest presumptions known to the law," and was originally developed "to shield a child from the stigma attached in the past to illegitimacy, which subjected the child to significant legal and social discrimination."

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May 23, 2024 | Law.com

"We conclude that the District Court judge erred in holding that G. L. c. 218, § 19A, constrains a court from looking beyond a plaintiff's initial statement of damages in assessing whether there is a reasonable likelihood that recovery by the plaintiff will exceed $50,000. Rather, the statute requires the court to consider the nature of the action itself—and thus the complaint then before the court," Associate Justice Elizabeth N. Dewar wrote on behalf of the SJC.

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May 22, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

"In light of the unique circumstances of this case, the trial court's decision to grant appellees' motion for a new trial was based on careful observation of the proceedings and thoughtful consideration of the parties' interests and their arguments," Judge Dubow said.

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May 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

"The doctrine was created to protect injured workers and is now being used primarily to hurt them. The doctrine has no need this day and age. We look forward to presenting our arguments to the court," said David B. Pizzica of Pansini and Pizzica Law Group.

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May 20, 2024 | Law.com

"Missourians of faith deserve to know why Kansas City officials decided to attack Mr. Butker for his deeply held religious beliefs. My office will not tolerate religious discrimination from City officials," Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said in a statement.

By Riley Brennan

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May 20, 2024 | Law.com

Snapchat is accused of strict liability and negligence in a wrongful-death suit where a 13-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide after he was a victim of a "sextortion scheme," according to the federal lawsuit filed in South Carolina.

By Riley Brennan

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