Immigration from the UK to the US in 2025: Main Things to ConsiderSanta Clara, CA Moving from the UK to the US offers many exciting opportunities. The US boasts a thriving market, a rich culture, and a variety of appealing city and countryside locations. In 2025, many UK citizens are considering making the move from the UK to immigrating to the US.
Sure, Seth Nelson Signed an Arbitration AgreementFresno, CA On January 7, the California Court of Appeal for the Fifth District reversed the decision of the trial court in
Nelson v. Golden Queen Mining, LLC. The appellate court’s decision forces Seth Nelson to arbitrate his wage and hour dispute with his former employer. His California labor lawsuit, once again raises the question of whether that giant stack of papers many new hires must sign to seal the deal on a job really constitutes an enforceable contract.
Canada and U.S. Hairstylist file Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits, and EPA Formaldehyde WarningSanta Clara, CA The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in early January issued a warning: formaldehyde, a chemical in hair relaxers and hair straighteners, “presents an unreasonable risk of injury to human health”. Perhaps the FDA will now ban formaldehyde, which it was supposed to do last April, 2024. Meanwhile, a proposed hair relaxer class action is filed in Canada and a hairstylist files a lawsuit in the U.S.
When to Call a Motorcycle Accident AttorneySanta Clara, CA Motorcycle crashes can impact individuals' finances and physical well-being, leading to a lot of stress for them and their loved ones afterward. It is important to know when it's necessary to get help from a lawyer in such cases. This article delves into the right scenarios for reaching out to a motorcycle accident attorney, providing valuable advice on how to handle these challenging scenarios.
Mastercard Proposes $26M to Resolve Discrimination LawsuitNew York City, NY Mastercard has agreed to pay $26 million to resolve a proposed discrimination class action lawsuit. If approved by a federal judge, the settlement will affect about 7,500 Black, Hispanic and female workers nationwide, starting in 2016, who claimed they were systematically underpaid by the card network.
Staples Hit with Another Overtime Lawsuit San Francisco, CAStaples has been hit with yet another unpaid overtime lawsuit in California federal court. According to this latest proposed class action, nonexempt employees were forced to work through meal and rest breaks without compensation. But minutes add up, as the office supply chain knows from previous wage theft lawsuits it eventually settled.
Eaton Wildfire LawsuitsLos Angeles, CA As experts and attorneys are beginning to investigate the cause, or causes, of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, they are focusing on a Southern California Edison electrical transmission tower as a possible cause of the Eaton fire. SoCal Edison has already been hit with wildfire lawsuits and attorney Wayne McClean has handled numerous fire cases. “Word is out that the wildfires were caused by Edison’s faulty wires, and we want to make sure that Southern California Edison [SCE] does the right thing, that it takes responsibility,” says McClean, who practices personal injury law and also represents people with cases against utility companies.
Dempsey v. Verizon Communications: A Deep Dive into Pension Risk Transfer LawsuitsNew York, NY On December 30, three former employees of Verizon Communications filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of 56,000 Verizon Communications, Inc. retirees who formerly participated in either the Verizon Management Pension Plan or the Verizon Pension Plan for Associates. The breach of fiduciary duty ERISA lawsuit is the newest in a series of pension risk transfer litigation – a new twist on a familiar story because it involves old-fashioned defined benefit pension plans rather than 401k plans.
Ozempic Linked to Muscle and Bone LossWashington, DC “'You've got the shrinks!' cried Mr Twit.” Roald Dahl’s "The Twits" tells the story of a deliciously dreadful old couple who torment each other (and their pet monkeys) with malicious pranks, including one where Mr. Twit gaslights his wife into believing that she’s shrinking.
Apple Proposes $95 million to Settle Siri SnoopingOakland, CAApple has filed in federal court a proposed $95 million payout to settle claims that Siri—Apple’s digital assistant— recorded owners' conversations without consent (after they activated Siri unintentionally) and allowed third-party contractors—such as advertisers—to listen in. The settlement could include anyone who owned a Siri-equipped device, such as the iPhone and Apple watch.
Reuters reported that the class period began when Siri incorporated the "Hey, Siri" feature that allegedly led to the unauthorized recordings.
