Nov 02, 2024
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Los Angeles County Can Ban Flavored Tobacco

Vapes and e-cigarettes. They come in lots of kid-friendly flavors like Blue Razz, Pegasus Milk and Menthol Freeze. They hide the dangers of tobacco while they poison the brains of teens. Los Angeles County is one of over a hundred California localities to ban their sale. Big Tobacco fought the... Read More »

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California Hospitals Sue Federal Government for Medicare Underpayments

Several California hospitals recently filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Department) alleging undercalculation of disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments. DSH is a federal program that provides additional funding to hospitals that treat more low-income patients than the average hospital. The California lawsuit is the... Read More »

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3 American Muslims Sue Over Religious Questioning by Border Officers

Three Muslim Americans have filed a lawsuit in a federal court in Los Angeles against Department of Homeland Security officers. The men, who are from Minnesota, Texas, and Arizona, were traveling home from an international trip when they claim that US border officers targeted them and questioned them about their... Read More »

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Massachusetts-Based Company Faces Multiple Lawsuits After Data Breach

A Massachusetts-based company that specializes in background checks is at the center of four lawsuits. The lawsuit accused the company, Creative Services, Inc., of negligently failing to protect the private information of its clients. The company, which is located in Mansfield, Massachusetts, offered services to employers, universities, and government agencies... Read More »

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Professor Sues to Discover Who Posted His Copyrighted Exam on the Web

There is nothing new about students obtaining copies of professors’ old exams. Fraternities, sororities and unethical individuals have been writing down test questions, hijacking midterms and finals, and keeping them in files for years. What is new is their easy online availability, due to companies that profit from the exchange. ... Read More »

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Family Dollar at the Center of Several Lawsuits Over Rat Infestation

Lawyers in several states are pushing for class-action lawsuits against Family Dollar after reports of a rat infestation in the company’s distribution center surfaced earlier this year. Attorneys in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee have all come forward with lawsuits seeking class-action certification. Reports of the infestation began... Read More »

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How Soon Can You File Another Bankruptcy?

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans file for individual bankruptcy. 2020 actually saw fewer bankruptcy filings than recent years, with around 520,000 as compared to the 750,000+ filings per year from 2016 through 2019. Regardless, the implication is clear: Bankruptcy is incredibly common and reflects the realities of the... Read More »

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Family of Man Shot Dead on Amtrak Train Sue For $100M

The family of a man who was shot while riding an Amtrak train in Missouri is suing the transportation company for $100 million. 30-year-old Richie Terell Aaron Jr. was shot on the evening of January 14 while aboard an Amtrak train that was traveling north to Independence. After stopping at... Read More »