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Federal Court of Appeal dismisses appeal relating to Minister of Health’s decision to disclose records pursuant to Access to Information Act request
On November 1, 2023, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) dismissed Actial’s appeal from an application for judicial review of the Minister of Health’s decision to disclose records pursuant to a request under the Access to Information Act (Act): Actial Farmaceutica SRL v Canada (Health), 2023 FCA 216, aff’g 2022 FC 971….By: Smart & Biggar
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Who To Sue If a Pedestrian is Hit By a Commercial Vehicle
Getting hit by a commercial vehicle can be a life-altering experience. Not only can the financial costs be overwhelming, but your pain and suffering and the other non-financial effects of the accident can impact all aspects of your daily life….By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
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Defense Verdict in Alleged $40 million Connecticut Benzene Product Liability Case
After a nine-day trial, a state court jury in Stamford, Connecticut, returned a unanimous defense verdict in a case where the plaintiff alleged exposure to benzene in gasoline caused leukemia. The verdict shows how defendants in benzene and other alleged toxic exposure/product liability cases can effectively leverage scientific evidence to refute causation……By: Harris Beach PLLC
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Corewell Health Confirms Patient Data Leaked in Welltok, Inc. Data Breach
On November 17, 2023, Corewell Health (“Corewell”) posted a website notice describing a third-party data breach at one of the company’s vendors, Welltok, Inc. (“Welltok”). In this notice, Corewell explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access sensitive information belonging to approximately 1 million patients, which includes their names, dates…
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Lovelace Health System Continues to Grapple with Recent Ransomware Attack, Raising Data Breach Concerns
On November 30, 2023, Lovelace Health System and its parent company, Ardent Health Services, posted a website notice explaining a recent cyber security issue. In this notice, Lovelace Health explains that the incident stemmed from a large-scale ransomware attack against Ardent. Ardent and Lovelace Health continue to investigate the impact of the ransomware attack. However,…
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Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Soldiers Start Invasion of Gaza’s South, Satellite Images Show
The New York Times analyzed satellite images showing Israeli armored vehicles outside Khan Younis, the largest city in southern Gaza, where many had sought refuge from weeks of war.
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A Prison at War: The Convicts Sustaining Putin’s Invasion
Nearly 200 inmates left a high-security Russian prison to join the war in Ukraine, seeking redemption, money or freedom. Many were killed or wounded.
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Will COP28’s Climate Fund Promises Become a Reality?
Money is a very big sticking point at this year’s United Nations climate summit. Part of the problem is that American promises often go unmet.
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This Building Was Deemed ‘Outright Inhumane.’ But They Say It’s Home.
Residents of a Johannesburg building know it is every bit as dangerous as one that burned in August, killing 77. But it’s a home, one they might not otherwise have, and a place to pursue their dreams and aspirations.
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What We Know About Sexual Violence During the Oct. 7 Attacks on Israel
Israel has accused Hamas of committing abuses against large numbers of women. Hamas denies the allegations.
