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Chicago Jury Returns $24.4M Plaintiff Verdict in Talc Trial
Court: Circuit Court of Cook County – A Cook County jury on July 29 returned a Plaintiff’s verdict after a weeks-long trial against personal care and cosmetic manufacturer Avon Products Inc….By: Goldberg Segalla
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“Are There Any Allergies at the Table?”: A Question Coming to More Restaurants Near You
“Are there any allergies at the table?” This is a question you’ve probably been asked at a restaurant in recent years. The number of customers responding affirmatively appears to be growing. And for good reason: allergic reactions to food allergens can be severe including anaphylaxis, which is potentially severe and life-threatening……By: Conn Kavanaugh
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Brownell Travel Confirms November 2023 Data Breach Leaked Customer Info
On July 30, 2024, Brownell Travel, Inc. (“Brownell”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that an unknown actor gained access to certain Brownell systems. In this notice, Brownell explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information….By: Console and Associates,…
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Perry Johnson Mortgage Company Announces Data Breach at IT Vendor
On July 22, 2024, Perry Johnson Mortgage Company, Inc. (“PJM”) filed a notice with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that one of the company’s IT vendors experienced a data breach, resulting in PJM customer data being compromised. In this notice, PJM explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to…
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Decisions in Pelvic Mesh Suit Clarify West Virginia Products Liability Law
In Shears v. Ethicon, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit vacated a judgment entered in favor of Ethicon and its parent company Johnson & Johnson following a jury trial in a pelvic mesh products liability action. The July 22, 2024, decision underscores an important clarification in West Virginia products liability law…
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Middle East Crisis: Live Updates: Middle East on Edge as Hamas Leader is Mourned in Qatar
The funeral for Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas who was assassinated earlier this week, was in Qatar. President Biden expressed deep concern about the situation in the region, and called on Israel to agree to a cease-fire in Gaza.
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Israel Confirms Death of Muhammad Deif, Who It Says Helped Planned Hamas Attack
The Israeli military said it had killed Muhammad Deif, who it called a planner of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, which would make him the third Iranian-backed militant leader slain in recent days.
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Israel, Defiant, Appears to Have Gone Rogue, Risking a Regional War
Ignoring the efforts of President Biden and the condemnation of many allies, the Israeli prime minister is forcing the pace of the war and feeding the revolt of the far right.
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Russian Dissident Says He Was Traded Against His Will in Inmate Swap
Ilya Yashin, a prominent opposition politician, said he appreciated his freedom, but told his jailers he did not want it if it meant going into exile.
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An Autocrat’s Tool Backfires in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in his country’s election. But exit polls suggested the opposition leader won a landslide, setting off protests around the country.
