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Supreme Court Wipes Away Conflicting Rulings on Covid Vaccines
Dec 11, 2023 · The US Supreme Court tossed competing appellate rulings on an executive order President Joe Biden has since revoked that required all federal employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
Quick Camp Lejeune Payout Unlikely for Most, Claim Data Shows
Jan 4, 2024 · The Justice Department declined to comment on the data analysis. In court filings, its lawyers said the department had approved 52 early resolution offers and that 28 other claims currently in litigation appear to meet the criteria for an expedited payout.
How to Recover Assets Lost to Cryptocurrency Theft and Fraud
Dec 9, 2022 · Olshan Frome Wolosky’s Robert Appleton and TrustStorm’s George McEachern explain how cryptocurrency investors might respond and recover assets from losses due to fraud and theft.
Covid-19 Vaccine Injury Program Hit With Federal Lawsuit
Oct 12, 2023 · Individuals who say they were injured by Covid-19 vaccines are suing the Biden administration over a payout process that shields drug companies from lawsuits, saying it’s unconstitutional and deprives them of their right to a jury trial.
Kansas Sues Pfizer Over Covid-19 Vaccine’s Safety, Efficacy
Jun 17, 2024 · Kansas on Monday sued Pfizer Inc., accusing the pharmaceutical giant of misrepresenting the safety of its Covid-19 vaccine and violating the state’s consumer protection law.. The lawsuit was filed by state Attorney General Kris Kobach in Kansas District Court, Thomas County. The suit alleges the drugmaker misled the public when it said it had a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine.
When Your Court Doesn’t Rule, Ask, Ask Again - Bloomberg Law …
Apr 6, 2022 · Litigants have reasonable expectations to finality, and the writ of mandamus can compel a hearing or resolution of a motion under the right circumstances, say Baker & McKenzie LLP litigators Alexander Burch, Christina Dines, and Aaron Goodman. But before seeking a writ, they suggest asking repeatedly for a ruling on the record.
Ten Scenarios That Provoke Motions for Sanctions—And How to …
Oct 16, 2012 · I. Testifying Falsely in Deposition. Clients invariably innocently or intentionally shade the truth. 1 Illustrations in personal injury litigation: Case 1—Auto negligence case arising from a valet parker driving into a person standing at the door. At deposition, defendant driver denies having any vision impairment.
Does Congress Have the Constitutional Authority to Codify
May 17, 2022 · Even if Congress passes a law codifying the right to abortion, it may not pass a court challenge claiming the Constitution does not give it the authority to enact such a law, writes former solicitor general of Virginia William H. Hurd. Hurd is now a special member at Eckert Seamans in Richmond, Va. Congress can, however, keep states from preventing women from traveling for abortion, he contends.
Bayer Jury’s $2.2 Billion Roundup Verdict Is Biggest Yet (2)
Jan 26, 2024 · Bayer AG ’s Monsanto unit was ordered by a Pennsylvania jury to pay more than $2.2 billion to a former Roundup user who blamed his cancer on the weedkiller in the largest verdict so far in five years of litigation over the herbicide.. Jurors in state court in Philadelphia Friday awarded John McKivison $250 million to compensate for his losses and $2 billion in punitive damages over his ...