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Illinois Appellate Court Affirms $45 Million Talc Mesothelioma Verdict
In a significant asbestos and talc decision, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, affirmed a $45 million verdict in favor of the estate of Theresa Garcia, who developed mesothelioma after decades of using Johnson’s Baby Powder. The court also upheld the imposition of prejudgment interest and rejected challenges to successor liability claims against Johnson &…
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Rhode Island Has Reopened Expired Child Sexual Abuse Claims Against Institutions — What Attorneys Evaluating Claims Need to Know Before June 30, 2028
Rhode Island has done what only a handful of states have done: reopened civil claims for childhood sexual abuse that had already expired — including claims against the institutions that employed and supervised the individuals accused….By: Marin & Murphy Law Firm
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Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update – July 2026 #2
Details on litigation related to the Cyclospora outbreak, a complaint alleging a soda contains three times the amount of sugar indicated on the label, a California law on sell-by dates, and more….By: Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
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Who’s Liable When AI Agents Misbehave?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved rapidly from experimental technology to a business-critical tool. Organizations are increasingly adopting both generative AI and agentic AI to improve and automate efficiency and support decision-making. At the same time, as these systems become more powerful and autonomous, they increasingly evoke questions about responsibility, risk and liability….By: Brownstein Hyatt Farber…
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Europe Wildfires Updates: New Heat Wave Could Worsen France and Spain’s ‘Unprecedented’ Fire Season
Firefighters and volunteers raced to contain wildfires on Monday. The crisis has forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate in central Spain and southwest France.
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How the Iran-Backed Houthis Cornered Saudi Arabia Into a New Conflict
The Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has seized on a vulnerable moment for neighboring Saudi Arabia. The group hopes to force political concessions in Yemen.
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Even Before Attack, Berlin’s Gay Community Felt ‘More and More Unsafe’
The killing of a woman in what officials called an act of Islamist terrorism rattled a community that has seen a surge in threats, including from the far right.
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Cuba, Lacking Fuel, Relies on Ingenuity to Defy Trump’s Blockade
President Trump has tried to strangle Cuba by blocking its oil imports. But six months later, the island is finding ways to endure.
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San Diego Comic-Con 2026: Composers, Costume Designers, and Brad Bird in Hall H
While clips and headlines exploded from Comic-Con 2026 this weekend about the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday,” the casting of David Jonsson in Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther III,” and the fact that Ryan Gosling is playing “Ghost Rider” for Shawn Levy, we found the stories at this year’s event that deserve more attention. As San Diego Comic-Con…
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A Home Away from Home: Goodbye to the Lake Street Screening Room
Last week, it was reported that Chicago-based Honore Properties had purchased the 17-story building at 70 E. Lake St. in the Loop. The 99-year-old office building will be converted into approximately 170 luxury apartments. Just another real estate story, just another sign of an evolving downtown. There’s nothing villainous about this; in fact, it will…
