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Smucker Pet Food PFAS Class Action Nears Certification
A class action lawsuit against J.M. Smucker Co. filed in California federal court is nearing certification. Plaintiffs allege Smucker failed to warn consumers of potential risks associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in its pet food packaging and that plaintiffs relied on the packaging, which asserted the food was healthy….By: MG+M The Law Firm
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District Court Grants Naval Equipment Manufacturer’s Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the District of Oregon – Plaintiffs Robert and Delores Thrasher sued 42 defendants alleging that Robert Thrasher’s asbestos exposure as a child in Oregon and in his Navy service led to his mesothelioma. They initially brought the action in Oregon state court; it was then removed to federal court….By:…
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What to Do at an Intersection With Flashing Lights
When a lighted intersection isn’t functioning properly, the lights for one set of lanes typically begin flashing red, and the adjacent set of lights typically begin flashing yellow. Knowing what to do at these intersections can help you avoid a car accident….By: JUSTICENTER
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Majority of Latin Americans Endorsed Trump’s Intervention In Venezuela, Polls Show
A majority of those surveyed said they support the intervention, suggesting a shift from ideology to pragmatism, at least for now.
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U.S. Pivot in Syria Leaves an Old Ally in the Lurch
A Kurdish force that helped defeat the Islamic State is collapsing as the Trump administration turns to back the new Syrian government.
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Taiwan’s $40 Billion Military Spending Plan Stalled by Political Impasse
Taiwan’s domestic gridlock is revealing a deep-seated fracture over how the island should defend itself and how much it can depend on the United States.
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French Doctor Listened to Women’s Pain, Then Transformed How It Was Treated
Ghada Hatem-Gantzer, a French doctor, founded a one-stop shop to treat female victims of violence. Now, her revolutionary template is used across France.
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Ryan Murphy’s “The Beauty” Gives Excess Sex, Violence, & Half-Baked Ideas
Excess—particularly around sex and violence, but also as a sort of narrative device. This aesthetic defines much of Ryan Murphy’s work, and his tendency toward maximalism is on full display in his latest series, “The Beauty.” Created in partnership with longstanding collaborator Matthew Hodgson, it’s not a show meant to silence his critics. It’s meant…
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Apple TV’s Excellent “Shrinking” Continues to Find Humor in the Heartache
The first season of “Shrinking” felt a bit like a show trying to find its voice. Created by Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein, and Jason Segel, it was clearly a personal project for Segel, who threw himself into the role of a therapist suffering from the deep wounds of grief after the loss of his wife…
