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Notable Ruling Roundup – April 2024 #2
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. Nancy McCoy v. Nestlé USA, Inc., No. 3:23-cv-02218-MCR-HTC (N.D. Fla. – February 1, 2024): The Northern District of Florida dismissed a complaint with prejudice in putative class action alleging the labeling of…
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Octapharma Plasma Confirms Recent Cyberattack and Investigates Possible Data Breach
On April 19, 2024, Octapharma Plasma USA posted a website after discovering that the company was the target of a cyberattack. In this notice, Octapharma explains that the incident resulted in a disruption to the company’s operations, prompting an investigation….By: Console and Associates, P.C.
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Who can file a Wrongful Death Claim in California?
The California Wrongful Death statute creates a legal claim when someone dies at the hands of a negligent, reckless, or intentional tort or a dangerous or defective product. Such incidents include……By: Maison Law
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Middle East Crisis: Netanyahu Again Vows to Invade Rafah ‘With or Without’ Cease-Fire Deal
“The idea that we will halt the war before achieving all of its goals is out of the question,” the Israeli premier told relatives of hostages on Tuesday.
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Georgia Bill Targeting ‘Foreign Interests’ Draws Protests
Opponents of the measure, which resembles a Russian law that Moscow has used to crack down on dissidents, say it could undermine efforts for Georgia to join the European Union.
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Facets to Honor Academy Museum President Jacqueline Stewart at the 2024 Screen Gems Benefit
On Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, FACETS will honor Jacqueline Stewart, Director and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, at their annual Screen Gems Benefit. Taking place at the Arts Club of Chicago (201 E. Ontario Sreet.), the event runs from 6:00–9:00 pm and includes an open bar, light dinner, online auction, and special conversation between Jacqueline…
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How The Phantom Menace Predicted Hollywood’s Prequel Future
It was the summer of 1994, and George Lucas had an announcement: For the first time since 1983, there would be a new “Star Wars” movie. In fact, there were going to be three. “I’ve got the stories done,” Lucas said, although he quickly added, “but I have to write the screenplay, so that’s a…
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No Easy Answers: On the Power of The Teachers’ Lounge
The German film “The Teachers’ Lounge,” which was recently nominated for Best International Film Oscar and played this year’s Ebertfest, is a riveting school drama about how one seemingly simple matter becomes quite complicated for everyone involved. No matter much how its good-willed heroine tries for resolving this increasingly tricky situation, things keep getting messier…
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No Therapy: The Primordial Commitment of The Northman
Robert Eggers’ third film “The Northman” sticks in the mind. Released in 2022, it’s the longest and by far most expensive film by Eggers—a bloody, glowering epic fantasy, loosely based on the myth that inspired William Shakespeare to write Hamlet, with dollops of the original “Conan the Barbarian” and heavy metal album covers. It continues the director’s streak of films that…
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Home Entertainment Guide: April 2024
10 NEW TO NETFLIX “The Act of Killing““Amadeus““Anyone But You““Happy Gilmore““The Killing Fields““Knocked Up”“Lucy““Strange Way of Life““Suzume““The Thin Blue Line“ 11 NEW ON BLU-RAY/DVD “Andor” (and Disney+ Shows) There seems to be a trend back towards physical media (at least I hope so), partially due to the realization over the last year or so that…
