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Cinepolis Charged with Multiple California Labor Law Violations

Cinepolis Charged with Multiple California Labor Law Violations

November 4, 2024. By Anne Wallace.
Los Angeles, CA On October 21, Jacqueline Honorio filed a proposed class action lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of at least 100 individuals who worked for USA Cinema Services LLC, which does business as Cinepolis. Honorio v. USA Cinema Services LLC alleges that Cinepolis violated the California labor code in a wide variety of ways. Read More
Sen. Warren Raises the Alarm over Catalent/Novo Nordisk Merger

Sen. Warren Raises the Alarm over Catalent/Novo Nordisk Merger

November 1, 2024. By Anne Wallace.
Washington, DC On October 10, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan, urging the FTC to closely review a proposed merger between Novo Nordisk and Catalent. Catalent is one of the very few suppliers that provide specialized development and manufacturing services to GLP-1 manufacturers. The letter urges the FTC to block the deal if it could hurt Americans by limiting competition and raising the price of life-saving medicine. Not coincidentally, killing competition might also limit the development of drugs without the dangerous side effects of Ozempic. Read More
More Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Filed, Still Contain Formaldehyde

More Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Filed, Still Contain Formaldehyde

October 31, 2024. By Jane Mundy.
Santa Clara, CA Just five months after a study published in 2021 showed a link between the use of hair straightener, women—and mostly Black women—diagnosed with uterine and ovarian cancers began filing hair relaxer lawsuits. By 2023, the FDA proposed a ban on formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in the hair products, with an April 2024 deadline. Incredibly, April came and went and formaldehyde stayed. And the lawsuits are increasing. This October alone, 200 new cases joined the hair relaxer class action lawsuit.  Read More
Understanding Liability in Pedestrian Accidents: Who’s Responsible?

Understanding Liability in Pedestrian Accidents: Who’s Responsible?

October 30, 2024. By LAS Staff Writer.
Fort Lauderdale, FL Florida's roads are among the most perilous in the nation for pedestrians, with a grim statistic to underline the risk: over the past decade, the state has averaged 3.43 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 people, ranking it as having the second-highest pedestrian death toll in the United States. This alarming rate highlights the critical importance of understanding pedestrian safety and the legal implications that follow pedestrian accidents, especially in places like Fort Lauderdale. Establishing liability in such personal injury cases is essential, as it determines who is legally at fault for the often devastating consequences of these accidents. Read More
Why You Need a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer After a Serious Crash

Why You Need a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer After a Serious Crash

October 29, 2024. By LAS Staff Writer.
Rome, GA The decade from 2011 to 2020 has seen a concerning rise in motorcycle fatalities in Georgia, with a 65% increase, underscoring a significant surge from 116 deaths in 2013 to 192 in 2020. This trend highlights not only the inherent risks associated with motorcycle riding but also the devastating impact these accidents can have on riders and their families, especially in areas like Rome. Read More
Schobinger v. Twitter: A Setback for Class Certification

Schobinger v. Twitter: A Setback for Class Certification

October 28, 2024. By Anne Wallace.
San Francisco, CA On October 16, the District Court for the Northern District of California denied plaintiff Mark Schobinger’s petition for class certification in Schobinger v. Twitter. The California labor employment lawsuit centers on allegations that, during Elon Musk’s protracted takeover over the social media company in October 2022, Twitter, now X, misled users about the security of their data. Read More
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?

October 25, 2024. By LAS Staff Writer.
Lake Charles, LA Louisiana's roads are particularly hazardous compared to the national average, with the state experiencing a notably higher rate of vehicular fatalities—21 deaths per 100,000 people, compared to the national average of 12.9. This statistic highlights the inherent risks of driving in places like Lake Charles, Louisiana, even for what might initially seem like minor accidents. Regardless of the apparent severity of a car accident, it's important to consider legal advice to navigate the potential complexities that may arise. Read More

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