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Weekly Notable Ruling Roundup – July 2023 #2
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. – Abraham Lizama, et al. v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz LP, No. 4:22-cv-01170-RWS (E.D. Mo. – May 12, 2023): The Eastern District of Missouri granted dismissal of a putative class action alleging…
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[Webinar] Avoiding Pitfalls in Premises Liability – Key Considerations for Premises Liability Claims – July 18th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET
Premises liability injury or “slip and fall” claims present substantial risk to insureds who have customers or guests in their business or on their property. However, not all premises liability claims are created equal. This free webinar will help you understand the factors that distinguish strong and weak premises liability claims so you can better…
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Russia-Ukraine War: ‘We Will Not Waver’: Biden Affirms Support for Ukraine After NATO Summit
The president, in a speech at Vilnius University, insisted that the alliance’s unity would hold. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine stressed his gratitude for NATO’s military support. Back in Kyiv, Russia targeted the capital for a third night in a row.
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How Ecuador Became a Gold Rush Country for Drug Cartels
In Ecuador, an intelligence official said: “People consume abroad, but they don’t understand the consequences that take place here.”
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On the Front Line of a War Over Bullfighting Traditions
Opponents of Spain’s comic shows at bullfights by people with dwarfism say they are banned by a new law. But performers say the show must go on.
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Huw Edwards Identified as Anchor Suspended by the BBC
The wife of Huw Edwards, one of the BBC’s most prominent figures, said in a statement that her husband suffered from mental health issues. The police said there was no evidence of a crime.
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Mahmoud Abbas Visits Jenin Refugee Camp After Israeli Raid
In the city of Jenin, partly dominated by militias, Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian Authority president, was seen as a relic and treated as a guest, not a ruler.
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Apple TV+’s Murder Comedy The Afterparty Embraces a Playful, Imperfect Formula
“The Afterparty” wasn’t just a big hit for Apple TV+ when it premiered in 2022; it was the crystallization of an impressive but imperfect new comedic formula. Once again, creators Christopher Miller and Phil Lord (but mostly writer/director Miller) had cracked a storytelling mystery: How to make a winking comedy series based on genres, tropes, and…
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New York Asian Film Festival 2023 Highlights
In its best years, the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) reminds attendees why it ranks high among the city’s best-programmed film surveys. NYAFF has graced a few venues since 2002, including a pre-air-conditioning Anthology Film Archives and a pre-alcohol IFC Center, but remains one of the city’s most enjoyable festivals to attend if only…
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Full Circle
Two years ago, writer Ed Solomon and director Steven Soderbergh collaborated on one of the best noirs in years with “No Sudden Move.” The pair are back with another twisty tale of buried secrets and double-crosses with Max’s “Full Circle,” a six-part limited series with a phenomenal cast and expectedly ace direction. There are a…
