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Court Blocks EPA Rule Allowing Unlawful Chemical Trade Secret Disclosures

Court Blocks EPA Rule Allowing Unlawful Chemical Trade Secret Disclosures

A U.S. appeals court has struck down part of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have permitted the disclosure of trade secrets related to chemicals, marking a significant victory for chemical industry groups. The ruling, issued by a three-judge panel on December 20, addresses concerns that the rule violated legal protections for confidential …

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Biden Breaks Judicial Appointment Record, Surpassing Trump’s First-Term Tally

Biden Breaks Judicial Appointment Record, Surpassing Trump’s First-Term Tally

In a milestone for his presidency, Joe Biden has officially surpassed Donald Trump’s first-term record for judicial appointments, securing his 235th federal judge confirmation. With this achievement, Biden edges ahead by just one appointment, marking a historic moment for his administration. This new record comes after a Senate vote on December 20 that confirmed two …

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Second Judge Steps Away from Musk’s Legal Showdown Over ‘X’ Advertising Boycott

Second Judge Steps Away from Musk’s Legal Showdown Over ‘X’ Advertising Boycott

A legal tug-of-war surrounding Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, took another twist as a second federal judge in Texas recused themselves from a high-profile lawsuit. The case involves allegations that major advertisers conspired to boycott the platform, formerly known as Twitter, following Musk’s acquisition in 2022. U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade, based in Dallas, …

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Qualcomm Clears Key Hurdle in High-Stakes Chip Battle with Arm

Qualcomm Clears Key Hurdle in High-Stakes Chip Battle with Arm

In a pivotal moment for the semiconductor industry, Qualcomm emerged partially victorious in a U.S. federal court trial against Arm Holdings, resolving critical questions about its licensing agreements while leaving some uncertainties unresolved. The eight-person jury, after two days and over nine hours of deliberations, ruled that Qualcomm’s chips, built on technology from its $1.4 …

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$50 Million Blow: Amgen Loses Patent Battle Over Cancer Drug

$50 Million Blow: Amgen Loses Patent Battle Over Cancer Drug

A Delaware federal jury has delivered a significant setback to Amgen Inc., finding that its leukemia drug Blincyto infringed on patents held by Germany’s Lindis Biotech GmbH. The ruling, made public on Wednesday, includes a $50.3 million damages award to Lindis, with the potential for that amount to triple due to the jury’s finding of …

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CVS Faces Federal Allegations Over Role in Opioid Crisis

CVS Faces Federal Allegations Over Role in Opioid Crisis

A fresh lawsuit has brought CVS into the spotlight, alleging the pharmacy giant filled illegal opioid prescriptions and billed federal health programs, fueling the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis. Unsealed in a Rhode Island federal court, the complaint accuses CVS of violating the Controlled Substances Act since 2013 by approving prescriptions for alarming quantities of opioids …

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Billion-Dollar Victory for NCAA Athletes Casts Spotlight on Massive Legal Fee Battle

Billion-Dollar Victory for NCAA Athletes Casts Spotlight on Massive Legal Fee Battle

In a landmark settlement reshaping college athletics, law firms are seeking an eye-popping $515 million in legal fees after negotiating a $2.8 billion deal with the NCAA. The agreement, which allows schools to compensate student-athletes for the first time, resolves claims that NCAA policies violated antitrust laws. The settlement spans three lawsuits: one targeting restrictions …

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Supreme Showdown: Senate Leader Calls for TikTok Ban to Hold Firm

Supreme Showdown: Senate Leader Calls for TikTok Ban to Hold Firm

In a high-stakes legal battle, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has made an emphatic plea to the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a looming law that demands TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, sell the popular app or face a nationwide ban by January 19. In a sharply worded brief, McConnell dismissed TikTok’s legal arguments as …

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Supreme Court Homes to Receive $25 Million Security Boost Amid Rising Threats

Supreme Court Homes to Receive $25 Million Security Boost Amid Rising Threats

  A sweeping stopgap funding measure unveiled by U.S. lawmakers has earmarked over $25 million to enhance security for the homes of the nine Supreme Court justices, addressing escalating threats against federal judges. Buried within a 1,547-page temporary funding bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown, the provision allocates $12 million to the U.S. Marshals …

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Shadows Over Sunshine: How Andhra Pradesh’s Solar Deal Took a Controversial Turn

Shadows Over Sunshine: How Andhra Pradesh’s Solar Deal Took a Controversial Turn

In the quiet corridors of Andhra Pradesh’s government offices, a deal struck in late 2021 has now drawn sharp scrutiny, raising questions about how decisions of monumental financial and environmental significance are made. The agreement, a $490 million annual contract to procure solar power, was approved at lightning speed despite warnings from key officials—and now …

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