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First Department Affirms Jury Verdict against Valve Manufacturer
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
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Texas Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Take-Home Exposure Case
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
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Understanding Colorado Law Regarding Total Loss Vehicles
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…
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10 Things Manufacturers Should Know and Do About PFAS in Their Products
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,…
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Middle East Crisis: Parties to Cease-Fire Talks Offer Mixed Signals
The president of Egypt said he hoped a truce could be reached “in the next few days,” even as Hamas signaled it was far from a breakthrough with Israel.
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Bosnia Was Once Emptied by War and Now Faces Peacetime Emigration
Bosnia is being hit by a combination of a low birthrate and emigration, a trend fueled by ethnic tensions and disgust with corruption.
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Back From War, Reserve Soldiers Set Their Sights on Israel’s Politics as Usual
Inspired by the unity they experienced in the military, thousands of reservists returning from the front line in Gaza are organizing for political change.
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A K-Pop Star’s Lonely Downward Spiral
Goo Hara’s life was a struggle from the start. She ended it at 28, isolated and harassed online.
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Navalny’s Funeral Is Planned for Friday, if Authorities Don’t Block It
A scheduled service for the Russian opposition leader will be open to the public, but it is unclear whether the authorities will try to stop people from attending.
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The 2nd Annual CU International Film Festival to be Held on March 2nd
The CU International Film Festival (“CUIFF”) is hosting its second annual festival on Saturday, March 2nd, in the evening at the Spurlock Museum of World Cultures in Urbana, Illinois. The festival showcases short films from around the globe that it believes have the ability to entertain, educate, and elevate. The festival includes a red-carpet gala and award…
