Arizona Lawmakers are Hoping to Crack Down on Sexual Abuse
Arizona lawmakerse are hoping to modify current licensing requirements for all caregivers of patients with disabilities in order to address sexual abuse concerns.
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Laws Regarding Landowner Responsibility for Criminal Activity to Change
Changes to Mississippi laws regarding criminal activity that occurs on a landowner’s property may reduce the number of frivilous lawsuits.
Undeclared Allergens, Misbranding Prompt Recall of 100,000 Pounds of Chicken Products
VICS Acquisition is recalling close to 50 tons of chicken meals after it discovered misbranding issues related to undeclared allergens.
Target Recalls Cat & Jack Unicorn ‘Chiara’ Children’s Boots Amid Choking Hazard Concerns
Target stores recently issued a recall for thousands of Cat & Jack Unicorn ‘Chiara’ children’s boots over choking hazard concerns.
Illinois Considers Making the Switch from Opioids to Medical Marijuana
Illinois will switch some patients from opioid prescriptions to medical marijuana, which offers a safer alternative.
Model Sues Fiji Water for Using Her Likeness in Campaign
Model Kelleth Cuthbert agreed to hold a tray of Fiji Water at the Golden Globes, appearing in the background of many celebrity shots. Afterwards, the company created a marketing campaign around the model’s image and she is suing Fiji for using her likeness without her permission.
Aetna Settles Another Lawsuit Over Patient Privacy Concerns
Aetna has settled another lawsuit alleging members’ privacy right have been violated after revealing the HIV status of many individuals it insures.
Jay-Z Agrees to Arbitrate Case with African American Arbitrators
Superstar Jay-Z has agreed to move forward with the arbitration of a trademark case now that there are enough unbiased African American arbitrators agreeing to take it on.
Purdue Pharma Executives Wanted to Get into Anti-Addiction Market
Lawsuit claims Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family had planned to get into the anti-addiction market. The company boosted sales of OxyContin while discussing these plans so its executives could profit on both ends.
Seafood Company Settles Sexual Harassment Claims
Female workers win settlement over sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Atlantic Capes and BJ’s Service Co., a New Bedford staffing firm.