Student-Athletes Sue Ivy League Colleges for Antitrust ViolationsSan Francisco, CA On September 3, Tamenang Choh and Grace Kirk, one a former and the other a current student-athlete at Brown University, withdrew their objection to a $2.78 billion settlement proposed by a consortium of Ivy League colleges to end athletes’ “name, image and likeness” (NIL) lawsuit.
Amazon Studios Unpaid Wages Class Action GreenlightedSanta Clara, CA A California federal judge has given the greenlight to a background actor’s class action lawsuit against Amazon Studios for wage law violations. U.S. District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall determined that federal labor law doesn't preempt the claims, which involved hourly rate payments that didn't fall under collective bargaining agreements with the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
Understanding Legal Malpractice: Can You Sue Your Own Lawyer?Santa Clara, CA Before we dive into the how-to, let's clear up what constitutes legal malpractice. It's not just about losing your case or being unhappy with the outcome. Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney fails to provide competent representation and that failure causes harm to the client.
Mississippi Statutes of Limitations for Personal Injury Lawsuits: 2024 UpdateJackson, MS In Mississippi, like in all states, the law imposes time limits—known as statutes of limitations—on how long you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. These deadlines are crucial because failing to file your lawsuit within the specified time frame can mean losing your right to sue permanently. In this article, we’ll explore the updated statutes of limitations for personal injury claims in Mississippi, effective in 2024.
9 Key Advantages of Obtaining St Kitts Citizenship by InvestmentMiami, FL Any investor hopes for a good return and financial reward from their purchase in the future. Therefore, it is worth choosing a country to relocate to with the most significant benefits for maximizing returns. The eastern Caribbean can be mesmerizing in its beauty and more. Countries like St. Kitts and Nevis (St. Christopher) offer unlimited opportunities, including investment options.
Vet Congressional Testimony Speeds Medical Malpractice FixWashington, DC Many readers know the story of U.S. Army Specialist (Ret.) Dez Del Barba whose strep infection was mistreated by military medical professionals. It morphed into necrotizing fasciitis and cost him a leg, his career and nearly his life. A penicillin shot would likely have prevented this.
Should You Report an Accident From an Uber Ride in Florida?Miami, FL If you’ve been in an accident while riding in an Uber in Florida, you might be wondering what steps you should take next. Florida's laws around rideshare accidents can be complicated, and it’s essential to handle the situation carefully. Reporting an Uber accident can be crucial for your safety, financial security, and legal rights. Here’s what you need to know.
Exactech Knee Lawsuit Trial UpdateSanta Clara, CA The first Exactech knee bellwether trials in multi-district litigation are slated for July and September 2025. At least 1,670 Exactech lawsuits are involved, blaming a packaging problem that caused hip, knee, shoulder and ankle implants to degrade and fail long before their time. Some patients required replacement surgery within a few years of receiving the implant.
Back to the Thorny Issue of ERISA ArbitrationGrand Rapids, MI On July 28, a three-judge panel for the Sixth Circuit heard arguments in
Bradley Fleming v. Kellogg Co. a lawsuit that addresses, once again, the question of whether claims of fiduciary mismanagement against an ERISA plan can be forced into arbitration. It is significant that Fleming’s ERISA lawsuit advances claims against the Kellogg Company Savings and Investment Plan on behalf of the plan itself, as well as the plan’s individual participants. To date, the panel has not yet rendered a decision.
Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuits Reflect Only Part of HarmCleveland, OH As of September 2024, 674 lawsuits have been consolidated in the multidistrict Suboxone Film Productions liability litigation (MDL) in the Northern District of Ohio. These dangerous drug lawsuits allege that the sublingual film prescribed to treat opioid addiction also caused devastating tooth decay and long-term dental damage. For many patients, this led to costly treatments and a diminished quality of life.
