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NFL Faces Multibillion-Dollar Antitrust Trial Over Sunday Ticket Telecast Rights

On January 11th, U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez ruled that the National Football League (NFL) must confront a multibillion-dollar trial in February, challenging the exclusive licensing of out-of-market game telecasts. This pivotal case, which has been ongoing for eight years, alleges that the NFL and its 32 teams have violated... Read More about NFL Faces Multibillion-Dollar Antitrust Trial Over Sunday Ticket Telecast Rights

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Starbucks Misleads Consumers in Ad Campaign Touting Ethically Sourced Products, Lawsuit Alleges

A consumer rights advocacy group claims in a new lawsuit that Starbucks engages in false advertising. The lawsuit was filed earlier this month in a Washington DC court. The lawsuit was filed by the National Consumers League on behalf of U.S. consumers and argues that Starbucks is falsely advertising how... Read More about Starbucks Misleads Consumers in Ad Campaign Touting Ethically Sourced Products, Lawsuit Alleges

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Holiday Inn General Manager Wrongfully Terminated Because of His Depression Is Awarded 100K in EEOC Lawsuit

A general manager at a Holiday Inn in Omaha, Nebraska, has been awarded a $100,000 settlement after an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit was filed on his behalf. The EEOC’s complaint was filed against Anant Operations and its affiliates, accusing the hotel’s owners and operators of violating federal anti-discrimination laws.... Read More about Holiday Inn General Manager Wrongfully Terminated Because of His Depression Is Awarded 100K in EEOC Lawsuit

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Wife Not Responsible for Most of Husband’s Debts After His Securities Fraud Conviction

Douglas Whitman was convicted of insider trading from Whitman Capital, the hedge fund he created in 2012. His conviction carried criminal fines of $250,000 and an order to forfeit $935,000, which he later paid in a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Two months after his conviction, his... Read More about Wife Not Responsible for Most of Husband’s Debts After His Securities Fraud Conviction

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Imprisoned, Convicted Murderer With Lou Gehrig’s Disease Gets Compassionate Release

Tyshawn Michael Lewis is dying of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a motor neuron condition commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Lewis is currently serving 75 years to life in a California state prison for first-degree murder. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) requested he be given compassionate release.... Read More about Imprisoned, Convicted Murderer With Lou Gehrig’s Disease Gets Compassionate Release

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Michigan Insurance Regulator Mandates Coverage for Advanced Cancer Treatments

Michigan's leading insurance regulator has issued a directive to health plans mandating coverage for clinically validated cancer treatments, including innovative genetic and biologic therapies. This significant move comes after investigative efforts by ProPublica, a nonprofit public interest news organization, and legislative pressure, spotlighting a critical gap in treatment coverage. The... Read More about Michigan Insurance Regulator Mandates Coverage for Advanced Cancer Treatments

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Disney Embroiled in Lawsuit Alleging Concealment of Executive's Sexual Misconduct

Disney is currently entangled in a serious legal battle, as an employee has filed a lawsuit accusing the entertainment giant of hiding a former executive's alleged sexual misconduct. The case, filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court, centers around accusations against Nolan Gonzales, the former vice president of distribution at... Read More about Disney Embroiled in Lawsuit Alleging Concealment of Executive's Sexual Misconduct

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U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Review California's Flavored Tobacco Ban

In a significant development for public health and tobacco regulation, the U.S. Supreme Court, on Monday, January 7, 2024, decided not to review a challenge against California's ban on flavored tobacco products. This decision effectively upholds the voter-approved measure, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle over tobacco product... Read More about U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Review California's Flavored Tobacco Ban

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Insurance Company Doesn’t Have to Pay National Hockey League for COVID Business Losses

The pandemic may be over, but the legal cases deciding what business losses must be covered by insurance policies linger on. Unfortunately for plaintiffs across the board, no matter what creative arguments they come up with, their cases nearly always fail due to express exclusions in the policy. One of... Read More about Insurance Company Doesn’t Have to Pay National Hockey League for COVID Business Losses

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3D-printed Guns Are on the Rise, With No Federal Laws in Place as States Rely on Weak ‘Honor System’ to Track Deadly Weapons

Easily accessible yet deadly 3D-printed guns are becoming commonplace in violent crimes as individuals, including teenagers, flock to the simplicity and affordability of creating their own weapons. These untraceable “ghost guns” are cheap and impossible to track back to their owners, and they are fast becoming the top choice of... Read More about 3D-printed Guns Are on the Rise, With No Federal Laws in Place as States Rely on Weak ‘Honor System’ to Track Deadly Weapons

A person holding a partially assembled 3D-printed firearm, highlighting the rise of untraceable ghost guns.

3D-printed Guns Are on the Rise, With No Federal Laws in Place as States Rely on Weak ‘Honor System’ to Track Deadly Weapons

Easily accessible yet deadly 3D-printed guns are becoming commonplace in violent crimes as individuals, including teenagers, flock to the simplicity and affordability of creating their own weapons. These untraceable “ghost guns” are cheap and impossible to track back to their owners, and they are fast becoming the top choice of... Read More about 3D-printed Guns Are on the Rise, With No Federal Laws in Place as States Rely on Weak ‘Honor System’ to Track Deadly Weapons

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Minnesota Woman Sues After Dentist Performs Four Root Canals, Eight Crowns, 20 Fillings in Single Visit

A Minnesota woman says that a visit to her dentist was nothing short of a nightmare in her lawsuit filed on Dec. 21 in Hennepin County District Court, according to a recent report by the Star Tribune. Minnesota resident Kathleen Wilson says Dr. Kevin Molldrem of Molldrem Family Dentistry in... Read More about Minnesota Woman Sues After Dentist Performs Four Root Canals, Eight Crowns, 20 Fillings in Single Visit

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