Oct 22, 2024
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It’s OK to Deny Conjugal Visits to Convicted Murderer

A convicted murderer, serving a 25-year sentence for killing his stepfather, asked for a conjugal visit from his wife. Such visits are governed by a California law that prohibits overnight stays to those who have committed violent crimes against family members. The man argued the victim was not a family... Read More »

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Peloton Faces Mounting Lawsuits as Employees Claim Unpaid Wages

A class-action suit that was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court at the start of the year accuses pop culture exercise brand Peloton of violating California's labor laws. Among other violations, the suit addresses the company’s failure to pay employees proper minimum wage and overtime pay. The plaintiff in the... Read More »

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Bayer Sued Again Based on Alleged Essure IUD Defects

Bayer, the manufacturer of the Essure intrauterine device (IUD) along with numerous other pharmaceutical products inside and outside the area of contraception, was recently hit with a lawsuit in New York state court. The lawsuit titled Dains v. Bayer, et al. alleges that the plaintiff was seriously injured as a... Read More »

Former President Donald Trump speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference on February 26, 2022, in Orlando, Florida.
Trump Can’t Counter Sue Rape Accuser

A federal judge in New York dealt former President Donald Trump another setback in his effort to stop a suit by the woman who is accusing him of defamation after he denied raping her. His motions to add a new alternative defense and a counterclaim for violation of a New... Read More »

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Amazon Removes Wage & Hour Class Action to Federal Court

Any lawyer will tell you that the proper venue can make or break a case. Some jurisdictions are extremely favorable to certain parties, while others can be downright hostile. California courts tend to be very protective of workers and employee rights, and they tend to be less sensitive to corporate... Read More »