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Depo-Provera Lawsuit November 2024 Update 
Depo-Provera Lawsuit November 2024 Update 

Santa Clara, CA Since its approval, the Depo-Provera contraceptive has been linked to serious health risks--particularly the development of brain tumors like meningiomas; these tumors have allegedly been associated with drospirenone-containing birth control, like Depo-Provera.  


Hair Relaxer Cancer Litigation Ongoing and Advocates Fight for Change
Hair Relaxer Cancer Litigation Ongoing and Advocates Fight for Change
Santa Clara, CA As advocates and watchdogs with organizations like the NAACP and the Environmental Working Group, and at least one politician, create more awareness amongst Black women about serious health risks of hair straightener products, more hair relaxer lawsuits are filed. And they are insisting that the regulatory framework needs to change. 

What Type of Insurance Coverage Does Your Small Business Actually Need?
What Type of Insurance Coverage Does Your Small Business Actually Need?
Santa Clara, CA There are a lot of responsibilities that come with running a small business, especially when it comes to protecting what you've built and being a new business owner, insurance may not always be the first thing you think about. But, whether you're a new business owner or have been at it for years, knowing which insurance coverage you truly need is critical.

The ultimate guide for handling car accident personal injury lawyers
The ultimate guide for handling car accident personal injury lawyers
Chicago, IL As they say, accidents do happen. In Illinois, there were over 300,000 auto accidents recorded in 2022. Should you have been in an automobile accident, chances are you are dealing with stress, physical ailments, and psychological damage.

Tips for Finding the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer
Tips for Finding the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer
Santa Clara, CA There are moments in life when we might find ourselves on the opposite side of the law. A heated altercation could escalate to assault charges, or a few too many drinks might lead to a DUI. In criminal law situations, it’s important to find legal counsel who can represent you, protect your legal rights and produce evidence that supports your case.

Nova Southeastern University to Settle ERISA Lawsuit for $1.5 Million
Nova Southeastern University to Settle ERISA Lawsuit for $1.5 Million
Fort Lauderdale, FL On October 9, Nova Southeastern University agreed to settle a long-running lawsuit in which participants in the Nova University Defined Contribution Plan claimed that the school had mismanaged their retirement savings by paying excessive recordkeeping fees and retaining underperforming investment funds. The plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary approval was unopposed.

What Counts as Evidence in Sexual Abuse Cases?
What Counts as Evidence in Sexual Abuse Cases?

Santa Clara, CA Sexual abuse, includes many forms of sexual abuse--whether priest sexual abuse or by figures of authority, workplace or personal relationship abuse, and refers to much more than just the tragic occurrence of rape. It can involve coercion, threats, inappropriate behavior, indecent exposure, drugs, and more.


The Impact of Viking River Cruises on PAGA Claims: What Happened in Agustin Gutierrez v. Panera LLC
The Impact of Viking River Cruises on PAGA Claims: What Happened in Agustin Gutierrez v. Panera LLC
Los Angeles, CA On October 22, the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District held that an employee whose employment agreement explicitly excluded Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims from arbitration, did not have to arbitrate those claims against his employer. The terms of his contract effectively trumped a change in law that occurred after the agreement was made.

Valsartan Lawsuit October 2024 Update
Valsartan Lawsuit October 2024 Update

Santa Clara, CA Every day, doctors prescribe Valsartan--an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)--to help patients manage high blood pressure. This drug, known under brand names like Diovan and Prexxartan, is effective in reducing hypertension by relaxing blood vessels. 


A Setback for Suboxone Film Plaintiffs: Northern District of Ohio's Dismissal Decision
A Setback for Suboxone Film Plaintiffs: Northern District of Ohio's Dismissal Decision
Cleveland, OH On September 10, 2024, the Northern District of Ohio dismissed claims against Indivior PLC and two Reckitt Benckiser entities in Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) Film Products Liability Litigation in the multidistrict litigation centralized in the Northern District of Ohio. The court’s decision is a significant setback for individuals who suffered serious Suboxone side effects and dental damage from using the sublingual film form of the drug. They allege that Indivior and other defendants failed to adequately warn about the potential for dental erosion and decay associated with the film's acidic properties. 

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