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November, 2013

Propecia Concerns Continue as More Cases are Filed

Added: 2013-11-29 12:45:21

Merck & Co. is the defendant in yet another lawsuit related to the use of Propecia in which it is alleged that the medication is responsible for causing numerous serious side effects that include depression, sexual dysfunction, cognitive impairment and cancer. The suit filed by plaintiff Warren She...

$13 Billion Settlement With JPMorgan

Added: 2013-11-27 12:43:48

On November 19, an announcement was made by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) that it had reached a final civil settlement worth $13 billion with JPMorgan & Co. The deal marks full resolution of all state and federal claims stemming from the banking giant's questionable mortgage sector ...

Wisconsin Tackles Voter-ID Law

Added: 2013-11-26 12:42:26

Both the Milwaukee Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Network, Inc. in separate lawsuits challenged 2011 Act 23, Wisconsin's voter photo ID law, in Dane County Superior Court, and both succeeded. The NAACP w...

Texas Abortion Law Remains in Place

Added: 2013-11-25 12:41:19

On Tuesday, the state of Texas was allowed by the Supreme Court to maintain abortion restrictions that have forced over one-third of Texas' medical facilities to discontinue their abortion services. In a five to four vote, the judges chose to uphold a law that requires abortion providers to possess...

Class-Action Lawsuit Against Google Dismissed

Added: 2013-11-22 12:51:07

On November 14, 2013, a class-action lawsuit against Google concerning the company's unapproved scanning and uploading of copyright materials was dismissed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). The judge ruled that Google's use of copyrighted material was a "benef...

Lexapro Birth Defect Cases Continue on the Rise

Added: 2013-11-21 12:45:31

Though seemingly absent from the litigation landscape in recent months, cases involving birth defects and the use of the drug Lexapro are likely to return to center stage when the consolidated Lexapro/Celexa products liability trial begins in May 2014. Prescribed to patients suffering from depre...

Challenge to Verizon Order Denied

Added: 2013-11-20 12:45:13

On November 18, the Supreme Court denied a petition for the review of a case in which the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court ordered Verizon to give the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National Security Agency its data records for telephone calls and Internet exchanges. The filing ques...

Death Penalty a Possibility in Police Officer Death

Added: 2013-11-19 12:43:18

On October 14, 2013, the Supreme Court of Washington ruled that prosecutors in the Christopher Monfort case may seek the death penalty. Ruling unanimously, the Supreme Court effectively overturned a February ruling, issued by the Kings County Superior Court, denying prosecutors the option of seeki...

Chronic Fatigue Denied by Insurance Company

Added: 2013-11-18 12:42:03

If you suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, then you know how debilitating it can be. For many people, it can be so severe that they are no longer able to work. If you are in this position and thinking about making a disability claim with your insurance company, then you should think again. People...

Department of Justice Announces Airline Settlement

Added: 2013-11-15 01:23:54

A major obstacle that threatened the merger of two airlines has been removed by the U.S. government, which could lead the way to the creation of the world's largest air carrier. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on November 12 that it had settled an antitrust lawsuit it had previousl...

Urban Outfitters Latest Employer Charged with Violating Labor Laws

Added: 2013-11-14 16:40:41

While unpaid intern litigation has dominated the labor law headlines for several months, such situations are not the only unfair labor practices plaguing American workers. The latest litigation involves clothing retailer Urban Outfitters, which allegedly failed to pay workers for all of the hours t...

Risperdal Whistleblower Speaks Out

Added: 2013-11-13 09:38:35

With the victory in the Risperdal whistle blower case against the manufacturer, Janssen, a company owned by Johnson & Johnson, there is finally a sense that the details of the case can be shared. While pharmaceutical companies wield so much influence over government and show little concern about th...

Strong Statement Made by Ruling in Birth Control Mandate

Added: 2013-11-12 12:12:11

A federal appellate court has at least temporarily blocked enforcement of the birth control mandate in the broadest ruling yet on that provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Arguing on religious grounds, the suit was brought by two construction companies claiming that the ...

Legal Battles Continue over Monster Energy Drinks

Added: 2013-11-08 14:35:08

Monster Energy, a brand known for its highly caffeinated drinks and sponsorship of extreme sporting events, has found itself facing criticism and legal action from parents who claim the drinks have caused a variety of cardiovascular problems in their children. Since the filing of a wrongful death l...

Another Dispute for Health Care Law

Added: 2013-11-07 14:34:12

Health care law continues to experience dynamic changes as universal healthcare coverage continues to take shape in America. The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) has challenged the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The employer mandate requires that companies with ov...

Law Banning On-Line Communication with Minors Fails in Texas Courts

Added: 2013-11-06 14:34:08

In a recent case, John Christoper Lo challenged his conviction of a third degree felony of communicating in a sexually explicit way with a minor. Lo stated that he believed the individual that he was communicating with was a minor and that he was communicating with this person to satisfy his own se...

Another SJS Lawsuit for the Courts

Added: 2013-11-05 14:31:55

A patient who developed Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) after taking the antibiotic Cleocin has recently filed a lawsuit against the drug's manufacturer, Pfizer. The suit alleges that Pfizer did not adequately warn patients about the increased risks of developing SJS while taking Cleocin. Thomas ...

BP Settlement to be Reviewed

Added: 2013-11-04 14:31:22

When the massive 2010 BP oil spill took place, thousands of people were affected. Seafood restaurants were forced to shut down due to a lack of product. Sea animals were harmed and poisoned by the oil. Residents on the Gulf still remain concerned that they may suffer from adverse health effects as ...

Home Depot Involved in California Labor Lawsuit

Added: 2013-11-01 07:23:24

The home hardware giant Home Depot is facing a potential lawsuit after an employee at the Orange County, California, branch accused the company of discriminating against gay employees. This violates California state labor laws that prohibit the discrimination of employees based on age, race, sexual...

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