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LA Lakers Hope to Be the Exception to the Rule Against Insurance Coverage for COVID Losses

Businesses around the country were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Quarantines and shut-in orders hit customer-facing enterprises the hardest, preventing restaurants, movie theaters, event centers and the like from earning revenue. Property insurance providers have denied claims brought by these companies under their “business interruption” policies, and most courts... Read More about LA Lakers Hope to Be the Exception to the Rule Against Insurance Coverage for COVID Losses

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Environmental Group’s Lawsuit Claims California’s Commercial Fishing Industry Kills Endangered Whales

An environmental group has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that endangered whales are at heightened risk of injury and death because of commercial net fishing off of the coast of California’s shores. The lawsuit was filed by the Center for... Read More about Environmental Group’s Lawsuit Claims California’s Commercial Fishing Industry Kills Endangered Whales

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WV Higher Ed Agency Accused of Recording Staff Conversations in Employee Lawsuit

In a recently filed lawsuit against a West Virginia college oversight agency, the Higher Education Policy Commission, an agency director alleges that the Commission illegally recorded over three years' worth of building staff conversations in its Charleston headquarters. As reported by the Charleston Gazette-Mail, the Higher Education Policy Commission's academic... Read More about WV Higher Ed Agency Accused of Recording Staff Conversations in Employee Lawsuit

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Washington Supreme Court Joins Jurisdictions Denying Covid-Related Insurance Claims

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses were forced to close their doors in light of mandatory quarantines and lockdowns. Customer-facing businesses were hit especially hard, including restaurants, movie theaters, medical offices, fitness centers, and others. Many sought coverage for the millions in lost revenue under their “business... Read More about Washington Supreme Court Joins Jurisdictions Denying Covid-Related Insurance Claims

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Missouri Woman Sues L’Oreal Paris Over Possible Cancer-Causing Chemical Hair Straightening Products

Cosmetics company L'Oreal Paris and partner companies, Namaste Laboratories LLC, Dabur International Ltd., and Godrej Consumer Products are at the center of a lawsuit that alleges women who use their chemical hair straightening products are at an increased risk of developing uterine cancer. The lawsuit was brought forward by civil... Read More about Missouri Woman Sues L’Oreal Paris Over Possible Cancer-Causing Chemical Hair Straightening Products

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Do You Own Your Own Likeness? Miley Cyrus Sued for Posting Photo of Herself Without Permission

After posting a photo of herself on Instagram, actress and musician Miley Cyrus was sued by the paparazzo who took the picture. Just one month later, the parties reached a settlement. Although the case quickly settled, the allegations raise an interesting legal issue: How much do you actually own your... Read More about Do You Own Your Own Likeness? Miley Cyrus Sued for Posting Photo of Herself Without Permission

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Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Recovers After Brutal Assault, Attacker Faces Numerous Felonies

The 82-year-old husband of Nancy Pelosi, Paul Pelosi, is recovering after he was the victim of a brutal assault in the couple's upscale San Francisco home. Officials arrested the attacker, 41-year-old David DePape, on a slew of charges including attempted murder, elder abuse, assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, battery,... Read More about Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Recovers After Brutal Assault, Attacker Faces Numerous Felonies

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TikTok Not Responsible for Death of a 10-Year-Old Who Joined a “Blackout Challenge”

Nylah was only ten years old when she entered the popular “Blackout Challenge” posted on TikTok. The contest, available to over a billion people worldwide, asks viewers to use a household item to try to strangle themselves and to encourage others to do the same. After an unsuccessful, hidden attempt... Read More about TikTok Not Responsible for Death of a 10-Year-Old Who Joined a “Blackout Challenge”

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Planned Parenthood Can Keep Most of Its Damages in Case Against “Pro-Life” Surreptitious Tapers

They used fake driver’s licenses. They made up a company so they could infiltrate conferences and meetings hosted by the plaintiff. They trespassed, committed fraud, violated federal wiretapping laws, recorded conversations without consent, and conducted other illegal activities. They secretly videotaped everything they saw for over a year and a... Read More about Planned Parenthood Can Keep Most of Its Damages in Case Against “Pro-Life” Surreptitious Tapers

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