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Businesses Beware: New York’s FAIR Business Practices Act Now in Effect
On February 17, 2026, the Fostering Affordability and Integrity Through Reasonable Business Practices Act (FAIR Act) became law by amending New York’s consumer protection statute, Sections 348 and 349 of New York’s General Business Law….By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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Pennsylvania Superior Court Clarifies Legal Standard for Jury Instruction on Increased Risk of Harm in Medical Malpractice Cases
Matthews v. Hosp. of the Univ. of Penn., 2026 WL 537727 (Unpublished) (Feb. 26, 2026) – In this appeal, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania clarified in an important unpublished opinion, the requirements for plaintiffs to obtain a jury instruction on increased risk of harm in medical malpractice actions….By: Marshall Dennehey
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Appellate Division Clarifies Scope of Indemnification Clauses in Construction Injury Litigation
Donald J. Hoiland, et al. v. Adjo Construction Co., Inc. – This case involves a fall at a construction site in which a jury found the defendant, a general contractor, partially liable for the plaintiff’s injuries, awarding him and his wife damages….By: Marshall Dennehey
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[Event] 3rd Annual Summit on PFAS Regulation, Compliance and Litigation – May 28th – 29th, New York, NY
Between federal regulatory volatility, aggressive state PFAS bans, expanding reporting obligations, and litigation moving beyond the MDL, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most pivotal years yet for PFAS compliance. At ACI’s 3rd Annual Summit on PFAS Regulation, Compliance and Litigation, you will gain practical insights into navigating the rapidly evolving federal and state regulatory landscape,…
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Genetic Predisposition May Be A Complete Defense In Certain Cases Alleging Asbestos Exposure Caused Mesothelioma
There are numerous cases pending in various courts in the United States in which the claim is that exposure to asbestos through some product caused the plaintiff ’s or decedent’s mesothelioma. Originally Published in Mealey’s, Vol. 41, #5 – April 8, 2026….By: Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
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Celiac at the Table: Science, Risk, Liability
A recent lawsuit, Bayton v. Olive Garden, illustrates legal risk for restaurants, creating the expectation of duty, reliance and disclosure. The case involves a diner with celiac disease who informed the server of his condition and was affirmatively assured the meal was gluten-free….By: Womble Bond Dickinson
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Epstein Obtained Objects From Islam’s Holiest Site for His Island ‘Mosque’
Jeffrey Epstein’s messages cast light on an unusual building on his private island and show how his connections helped him secure tapestries from Mecca for it.
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Gallows Humor Provides Respite From Mideast Wars
Arab digital creators on social media are turning out edgy material to cope with the conflicts and bring levity to a pain that often feels too raw.
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U.S. Indictment Accuses Mexican Governor of Conspiring With Sinaloa Cartel
Prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa state, and other Mexican officials of a yearslong conspiracy to protect the powerful cartel.
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Paraguay Says It’s Not Abandoning Taiwan. China Has Other Plans.
Beijing is trying to unravel an unlikely long-distance relationship that has endured for decades. Could Paraguay be tempted to stray?