USA Archive - Law Commentary

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As School Fights Seemingly Rise Nationwide, New MD Bill Seeks to Protect Teachers From Civil Liability

Fights breaking out in America’s K-12 schools are on the rise according to a new survey by the American Psychological Association. The survey which sampled 14,966 participants found that one in three teachers had reported at least one incident of verbal harassment or threatening behavior from students. Administrators saw a... Read More about As School Fights Seemingly Rise Nationwide, New MD Bill Seeks to Protect Teachers From Civil Liability

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Global Leader Medtronic Hit With Antitrust Lawsuit Over Surgical Devices

The world's largest medical device company Medtronic is facing an antitrust lawsuit that accuses the company of stifling competition for its bundling contracts of bipolar energy devices. The lawsuit was filed in Central California's U.S. District Court by California-based medical device company Applied Medical. Applied Medical accuses Medtronic of violating... Read More about Global Leader Medtronic Hit With Antitrust Lawsuit Over Surgical Devices

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FDA Releases Recommendations for Labeling Plant-Based Milk Alternatives

In recent years, grocery shoppers have been given about 15 product choices that all contain the word “milk.” There’s almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, quinoa milk, and even hemp seed milk. For five years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been reviewing the over 13,000 comments it received... Read More about FDA Releases Recommendations for Labeling Plant-Based Milk Alternatives

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Neurologist Gets Prison Term for Prescribing Unnecessary Meds in Exchange for Lavish Kickbacks

A 66-year-old Cleveland neurologist wrote more than 10,000 prescriptions for a drug that his patients did not need. In exchange, he and his co-defendants received lucrative kickbacks from Avanir Pharmaceuticals, the company that manufactures Nuedexta, a drug used to treat a neurological disorder called Pseudobulbar. The FBI arrested the doctors,... Read More about Neurologist Gets Prison Term for Prescribing Unnecessary Meds in Exchange for Lavish Kickbacks

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Fifty-eight years after Malcolm X’s murder, his family to sue NYPD, CIA, FBI and NYC legal department

When Malcolm X, the assassinated civil rights leader, was murdered on February 21, 1965, the crowd around him rushed to attempt to save his life, but to no avail. In the front row sat his pregnant wife and four daughters in the Audubon Ballroom, where he was the guest speaker.... Read More about Fifty-eight years after Malcolm X’s murder, his family to sue NYPD, CIA, FBI and NYC legal department

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State and Federal Actions May Revive Consumer Movement

Consumer protection laws flourished in the 1960s as Americans grew increasingly concerned about their health, safety, and economic well-being. The consumer movement was first led by President Kennedy, who proposed a Consumer Bill of Rights to Congress in 1962, which included the right to safety, to be informed, to choose... Read More about State and Federal Actions May Revive Consumer Movement

Ninth Circuit Bars Class Action Suit Against Ticketmaster

After Ticketmaster’s troubles and politicians’ growing concerns about the company’s market power in light of Taylor Swift’s recent “ticketing debacle,” the Ninth Circuit has handed the company some good news. A class action suit that alleged antitrust violations by Ticketmaster has been dismissed by the Ninth Circuit, which affirmed a... Read More about Ninth Circuit Bars Class Action Suit Against Ticketmaster

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Their college student daughter was murdered by ISIS. Now, The Supreme Court will hear a landmark Google case that could transform the Internet.

When the cloud-based Internet became the center of our real-world reality, many legal experts called it the Wild West. How would the law control the AI-built universe, where issues such as privacy, anti-trust issues, and hundreds of other US laws need to be enforced? The Internet, born in 1981, has... Read More about Their college student daughter was murdered by ISIS. Now, The Supreme Court will hear a landmark Google case that could transform the Internet.

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Lawsuit Accuses Cedars-Sinai Hospital Website and App of Illegally Sharing Patient Data with Meta, Google, and Others

A proposed class action lawsuit was filed against Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Health System and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The suit which was filed on February 3rd by plaintiff John Doe accuses the hospital system of sharing private patient information with tech giants including Google, Meta, and Microsoft Bing. The lawsuit was... Read More about Lawsuit Accuses Cedars-Sinai Hospital Website and App of Illegally Sharing Patient Data with Meta, Google, and Others

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DOJ Reported to be Accelerating anti-trust compliant against Apple, as European Commission Continues Ongoing Probes

A Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into Apple, dating back to 2020, is reportedly being amped up. Numerous published sources are saying the DOJ is requesting more documentation from Apple and some of their hired consultants. The Wall Street Journal reported the escalation of the DOJ anti-trust lawsuit into Apple... Read More about DOJ Reported to be Accelerating anti-trust compliant against Apple, as European Commission Continues Ongoing Probes

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Strong Dissent in Child Custody Case Demands Tribes Be Contacted Before Child Placement

The California legislature enacted an amendment to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in 2018 that requires agencies like the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to ask not only parents but extended family members about the possible Native American ancestry of children who are placed... Read More about Strong Dissent in Child Custody Case Demands Tribes Be Contacted Before Child Placement

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Disneyland Sued for Refusing Guest's Psychiatric Service Dog

A “psychiatrically disabled” customer is suing Disney after security refused to allow her to bring her Psychiatric Service Dog into Disneyland. According to her complaint, Alia Ashfaq has been certified with a disability since 1998. She has a valid California disabled license plate on her vehicle. She suffers from a... Read More about Disneyland Sued for Refusing Guest's Psychiatric Service Dog

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Lawsuit Accuses Olaplex Hair Products of Causing Baldness and Blisters

High-end luxury beauty line Olaplex has been hit with a class action lawsuit after users complained of bald spots and blisters while using the brand's hair care products. The products which have been touted by A-list celebrities, salon owners, and others promise to rejuvenate hair, bond breakage, and repair damage.... Read More about Lawsuit Accuses Olaplex Hair Products of Causing Baldness and Blisters

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Former United Airlines Flight Attendants Secure $53.5M Settlement Win After Wage Dispute Lawsuit

A group of former flight attendants for United Airlines has been awarded preliminary approval for a $53.5 million settlement that stems from claims that the airline did not comply with California Labor Code § 226(a)(2), (a)(8), and (a)(9). Under these labor code sections, California employers are required to issue wage... Read More about Former United Airlines Flight Attendants Secure $53.5M Settlement Win After Wage Dispute Lawsuit

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California Supreme Court Asked to Evaluate COVID-19 Business Loss Coverage Exclusion

A federal appeals court asked the California Supreme Court to make a definitive ruling on whether a business interruption insurance provider can refuse coverage for losses caused by COVID-19. Policyholders and lower courts alike are desperate for concrete and consistent rules concerning business loss coverage for pandemic-related claims. The underlying... Read More about California Supreme Court Asked to Evaluate COVID-19 Business Loss Coverage Exclusion