In a case that could redefine accountability for baby formula makers, a Missouri jury was urged to hold Abbott and Reckitt’s Mead Johnson accountable for over $6 billion in damages. The suit, brought by a mother on behalf of her son, centers on allegations that the companies’ formula for premature infants triggered a life-altering intestinal …
In a bold legal move, JPMorgan Chase is suing customers it claims exploited a fleeting glitch that went viral on TikTok, allegedly allowing users to withdraw hefty sums before their checks cleared. This glitch, which emerged briefly in late August, reportedly let customers deposit large checks at ATMs and immediately access funds, even if those …
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As Pennsylvania’s status as a key battleground intensifies ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election, Republicans have appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to overturn a state ruling that mandates the counting of provisional ballots cast by voters who made mistakes on mail-in ballots. This move, if granted, could impact thousands of votes in …
Striking Boeing workers in Washington have set their sights on the revival of traditional pension plans—an ambitious demand in an economic climate where corporations have largely transitioned to retirement plans that shift financial responsibility onto employees. This demand, made more than a decade after Boeing discontinued the pension structure, reflects broader shifts as unions across …
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In a tight ruling, a U.S. appeals court on Friday backed Elon Musk’s right to keep an anti-union tweet posted in 2018, reversing a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) order demanding its removal. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in New Orleans, ruled 9-8 in favor of Musk, stating that the tweet is …
In a high-stakes settlement, Alibaba, China’s e-commerce titan, has agreed to pay $433.5 million to end a U.S. class-action lawsuit accusing it of monopolistic practices. Although denying any liability, Alibaba chose to settle to sidestep the drawn-out costs and potential impact of ongoing litigation. The case, filed in 2020, centers on claims that Alibaba pressured …
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As Election Day looms, efforts by Donald Trump’s allies to reshape battleground-state election procedures have suffered a string of defeats in courts across the nation, signaling a rocky path for the Republican push to tighten voting measures. Over the past three weeks, at least ten court rulings in key states like Georgia have thwarted initiatives …
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In a ruling with major electoral implications, a federal judge has temporarily blocked Virginia’s attempt to scrub thousands from its voter rolls, arguing the timing clashes with federal law on last-minute purges before elections. The decision, issued Friday by U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles, mandates that Virginia reinstate recently purged voters, adding urgency to …
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A federal appeals court signaled a reluctance to revisit the 2018 lawsuit surrounding Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s infamous “funding secured” tweet about taking Tesla private. Investors argued for a new trial, claiming that unclear instructions given to jurors led to confusion in reaching a verdict. During Friday’s hearing, Tesla investors’ representative argued that the original …
In a decision that could reverberate through upcoming elections, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that states cannot count mail-in ballots received after Election Day. The case emerged from Mississippi, where Republicans contested a state grace period allowing ballots to be counted for up to five days post-election. This ruling, while specifically impacting …
Court Rules Out Post-Election Day Ballots: Shake-Up for Mail-In Voting Across U.S.” Read More »
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