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October 11, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Attorneys Ordered to Apologize to South Philadelphia Residents Following 'Scream Test' Experiment

Counsel for the plaintiff, Termaine Hicks, devised a "scream test," where a looped recording of a woman screaming at 122 decibels played for over an hour, starting at 5:30 a.m. Sept. 23. Area residents apparently weren't warned ahead of time.

By Riley Brennan

5 minute read

October 10, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Rejects Lyft's 'Competitive Harm' Claims in Attempt to Seal Safety Procedures, Storage Information

The court determined there was no good cause to seal documents relating to how long Lyft stored the audio recording of calls between its safety team and riders, or information relating to its internal operations when responding to user safety reports.

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4 minute read

October 09, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

York County Judge Suspended Following Federal Indictment of Wire, Mail Fraud

Judge Steven Stambaugh's suspension comes after 31 charges were filed against him in the Pennsylvania Middle District Court.

By Riley Brennan

3 minute read

October 09, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Gene Therapy Researcher's Patent Dispute Cleared to Proceed Against UPenn, Program Director

The court determined it wasn't required to dismiss the case pursuant to the defendants' statute of limitations argument, as questions of fact remained regarding the parties' relationship and obligations.

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October 09, 2024 | The Recorder

Huggies Baby Wipes Accused of Containing Toxic Levels of 'Forever Chemicals'

Kimberly-Clark, the maker of Kleenex, was named in a consumer class action which alleges that its Huggies Simply Clean Fragrance Free baby wipes contain toxic "forever chemicals," despite representing the product as "simply clean" and using "gentle ingredients."

By Riley Brennan

4 minute read

October 09, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Ahead of Trial, Parties Reach Resolution in Wrongful-Death Suit Against Panera's Charged Lemonade

In "Katz v. Panera Bread," questions still remain regarding any details of the agreement and when it was reached.

By Riley Brennan

2 minute read

October 07, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Attorney Reflects on Client's $1M Win Against Officers' No-Knock Search Warrant

"I think it was key showing not just that the officers failed to conduct reasonable reconnaissance or follow the normal procedures for a warrant, but showing what alternatives existed and how that would have made a difference," said Keith Thomas West of Victims' Recovery Law Center in Philadelphia.

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October 04, 2024 | Law.com

Motorola Accused of Infringing on Camera Technology in Smartphones, Tablets

The complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts.

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2 minute read

October 03, 2024 | Law.com

State Law Requiring Sex Offenders Display 'No Candy or Treats at This Residence' Sign Deemed Unconstitutional

"Defendants require the use of private property to reflect their own message 'for the express purpose that it be observed and read by the public,' thereby depriving registered offenders of their freedom to speak in their own words or to not speak at all," wrote U.S. District Judge John A. Ross for the Eastern District of Missouri.

By Riley Brennan

4 minute read

October 03, 2024 | Law.com

Amazon.com, Canon File Trademark Suit Over Counterfeit Products Sold Online

The complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts.

By Riley Brennan

3 minute read