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Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment Denied by Louisiana Federal District Court
United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, Shreveport Division – In this asbestos action, plaintiff Reginald Short alleged asbestos exposure from, among other things, asbestos-containing shipping barrels and other related products. The plaintiff initiated litigation by filing a complaint naming National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (“NTESS”) and others as defendants….By:…
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What Is the Ultra Processed Foods Lawsuit?
Ultra processed foods are a daily part of life for many families — sold in brightly colored packages, advertised as convenient, and often presented as wholesome choices for children. But mounting evidence shows these products can contribute to serious chronic illnesses, especially in young people….By: Morris James LLP
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Tesla Faces Legal Battles Over Vehicle Fires and Autopilot-Related Fatalities
Tesla Inc., a leading innovator in electric vehicles, is under increasing legal scrutiny as two major product liability cases bring safety concerns about its cars into sharp focus. These lawsuits highlight alleged design defects and system failures that have tragically resulted in deaths and serious injuries….By: Stark & Stark
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E.U. Nations Plan Retaliatory Tariffs Against Trump and U.S., but Would They Do It?
European Union officials have drawn up plans to impose levies on American imports, but questions abound about whether they would go through with them.
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Police Arrest Far-Right Leader After Anti-Immigrant Riots in Spanish Town
Prosecutors said the local head of Deport Them Now, an anti-immigrant group, helped incite four days of violence that have rattled a town with a large North African community.
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Netanyahu’s Ultra-Orthodox Allies Threaten His Coalition Government
Some of the prime minister’s political allies have quit over a proposal to make religious students serve in military, and more are threatening to do so.
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Trump’s Shift on Ukraine Is Good News for Europe, for Now
After European leaders stepped up military spending, President Trump aligned himself more closely with them on the war. But his tariff threats have left bruises.
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Israel Stages Rare Attack on Syrian Government Forces
Israel intervened in sectarian violence in Syria and attacked the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon.
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Book Excerpt: It Can’t Rain All the Time by Alisha Mughal
We are extremely proud to present an excerpt from a new book about “The Crow,” available today. Alisha Mughal, who has written pieces for us about “Fatal Attraction,” “Picnic at Hanging Rock,” and more, has written It Can’t Rain All the Time. Get a copy here. The official synopsis: It Can’t Rain All the Time weaves…
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30 Minutes On: “Nashville”
For this series, MZS starts writing on a chosen film and stops 30 minutes later. On a film turning 50 this year… Robert Altman’s “Nashville” is a portrait of the United States on the eve of the Bicentennial, but at times it seems to be describing the United States fifty years later. I saw it…