2018 - Page 156 of 161 - Legal Reader

Cherokee Nation Lawsuit Over Opioids Faces Hurdles from Federal Judge

Brianna Smith - January 12, 2018

Recently, a federal judge in Oklahoma issued a setback to a “Cherokee Nation lawsuit seeking to stop the flow of addictive opioid painkillers in its territory by issuing a preliminary injunction to prevent the case from being heard in tribal court.” The judge, U.S. District Judge Terence Kern, came to his decision because he felt the “tribal court lacked jurisdiction because the lawsuit involving six wholesale drug distributors and pharmacy operators does not directly concern tribal self-government.”

Lawsuit Filed Against Ed Sheeran, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Over “The Rest of Our Life” Song

Brianna Smith - January 12, 2018

When most people hear the names Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, they think of country music, not copyright infringement. However, a recent lawsuit has the country music power couple caught in the middle of “alleged copyright infringement.”The lawsuit itself was filed by “songwriters Sean Carey and Beau Golden” and also names “Ed Sheeran, Amy Wadge, Johnny McDaid, Steve Mac, Sony/ATV and WB Music” in addition to the couple.

Judge Asks for Quick Resolution to Opioid Litigation

Sara E. Teller - January 11, 2018

Judge Asks for Quick Resolution to Opioid Litigation

Private Contractor Proposes Site for New ICE Detention Center

Sara E. Teller - January 11, 2018

Private Contractor Proposes Site for New ICE Detention Center

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Raids 7-Eleven Stores in 18 States

Ryan J. Farrick - January 11, 2018

Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided dozens of 7-Eleven stores before dawn on Wednesday, with inspections taking place in California, the national capital, and 17 other states. According to Politico.com, seven agents filed into a Los Angeles outlet shortly before dawn. Ordering customers and a beer delivery driver to wait outside, the officers shook down the

White House Riled Up After West Coast Judge Saves Dreamers from Deportation

Ryan J. Farrick - January 11, 2018

Commander-in-Chief Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have blasted a San Francisco judge whose immigration ruling might protect Dreamers from sudden deportation. In a Tuesday night verdict, U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup ordered the federal government to resume its processing of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program renewals. Under DACA, illegal immigrants who arrived

Driven to Death for His Faith, Parents of Marine Corps Recruit Raheel Siddiqui Fight to Keep Lawsuit Alive

Ryan J. Farrick - January 11, 2018

The parents of Marine Corps recruit Raheel Siddiqui are fighting to keep a lawsuit over their son’s death alive. Last month, in December, the federal government filed a motion to dismiss the litigation, arguing that federal civil courts lack jurisdiction on military affairs. Siddiqui’s mother and father were hoping to win $100 million damages and

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Skip Hop Recalls Convertible High Chairs Amid Fall Concerns

Brianna Smith - January 10, 2018

A recent recall was issued that should have families with children in high chairs on alert. Issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall involves “certain Skip Hop brand high chairs” over concerns that the “legs of the high chairs might detach,” causing children to become injured. At the moment, the recall only included “Tuo Convertible High Chairs purchased between December 2016 and September 2017,” and already Skip Hop has “received 13 reports of the legs on the high chairs detaching, resulting in two reports of bruises to children.”

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Montrose Memorial Hospital Agrees to $400K Settlement, Ending Age Discrimination Lawsuit

Brianna Smith - January 10, 2018

After losing an age discrimination case in court, Montrose Memorial Hospital has to pay “29 former employees — ages 40 and older — a total of $400,000 in a settlement.” The lawsuit itself was filed back in September 2016 by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and resulted in a “multi-year investigation sparked by former longtime employees, some with over 20 years experience, who alleged they were fired or forced to resign due to their age.”

Just When You Thought It Was Safer – Toyota Recalls 601,000 Vehicles over Takata Airbags

Jay W. Belle Isle - January 10, 2018

No one can argue that the Takata airbag recall has been one of the biggest automotive safety disasters in recent history. It’s certainly been the biggest automotive recall. Sadly, it’s getting even bigger as Toyota recently announced that it’s recalling another 601,000 vehicles in the U.S. in order to replace Takata airbag inflators.

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