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On February 22, 2024, DOJ issued a press release regarding its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 statistics regarding settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act (FCA). Notably, FY 2023 represents the highest number of settlements and judgments in history, which exceeded $2.68 billion. Of that, over $1.8 billion related to matters involving the health care…

This month the EDPB shed light on the question of lead supervisory authorities. The issue arose in response to a question late last month from the French supervisory authority. Some background. As most international organizations are aware, GDPR provides for a “lead” supervisory authority where companies have their “main establishment” in that location……By: Sheppard Mullin…

On February 27, 2024, Cencora, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Securities and Exchange Commission after discovering that an unauthorized actor accessed the company’s computer network. In this notice, Cencora explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to obtain personal information in Cencora’s possession….By: Console and Associates, P.C.

Court: Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, First Department – In this asbestos action, defendant Jenkins Bros. sought a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, a new trial, or remittitur of a verdict awarding plaintiff $13 million for past pain and suffering and $10 million for future pain and suffering….By: Goldberg Segalla

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas, Fourteenth District, Houston – In this asbestos action, a Texas Appellate Court reversed and remanded the grant of a no-evidence summary judgment motion as to defendant Howmet Aerospace Inc., f/k/a Arconic, Inc., f/k/a Alcoa, Inc. (“Alcoa”)….By: Goldberg Segalla

Colorado, like many states, has specific laws and regulations in place when it comes to determining a vehicle’s total loss status. When your car sustains significant damage, whether due to an accident, natural disaster, or other reasons, it’s essential to know what the law says about total loss vehicles in the Centennial State. In such…

Part 1. First Things First: What Are PFAS? PFAS, known by the moniker “forever chemicals,” are the focus of rapidly evolving regulatory regimes at the U.S. federal and state levels, which in turn are driving novel theories of litigation against manufacturers whose products contain PFAS. This article offers a foundational understanding of what PFAS are,…