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Arizona sues L'Oreal over alleged cancer risks in hair relaxers

Arizona sues L'Oreal over alleged cancer risks in hair relaxers

Arizona is suing L'Oreal, alleging the company concealed cancer risks linked to chemical hair relaxers marketed to women and children.

Florida Appeals Court Reverses $8.1 Million Judgment Against Busch Gardens in Premises Liability Case

Florida Appeals Court Reverses $8.1 Million Judgment Against Busch Gardens in Premises Liability Case

Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal has reversed an $8.1 million judgment against SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC, operating as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The case stemmed from a premises liability incident during the park's Howl-O-Scream event, where a minor was injured after entering a performance stage and climbing onto a professional circus trampoline. The appellate court sided with Busch Gardens, which argued that the minor's status as a business invitee changed once he entered areas not intended for park guests. Consequently, the court concluded that Busch Gardens had not breached its duty of care under the specific circumstances of the incident. The original jury had awarded over $8.1 million in damages, along with attorney's fees and costs, which have now been reversed. The case has been remanded with instructions to enter judgment in favor of Busch Gardens.

Florida Times-Union

Big night at the Beach: Fletcher defense makes statement, downs Bears

Big night at the Beach: Fletcher defense makes statement, downs Bears

Undefeated Bartram Trail faced Fletcher in high school football in Northeast Florida's Week 4. Catch the key takeaways here.

Sam Smith, Normani Copyright Case Likely Headed for Trial As Judge Signals No Dismissal

Sam Smith, Normani Copyright Case Likely Headed for Trial As Judge Signals No Dismissal

A federal judge said Friday he was leaning toward denying a summary judgment bid and sending the copyright battle over the multi-platinum hit “Dancing With a Stranger” to trial

Georgia Federal Court Denies County's Motion in Employment Discrimination Case

Georgia Federal Court Denies County's Motion in Employment Discrimination Case

A Georgia federal district court has denied Dougherty County, Georgia's motion for judgment on the pleadings in a case involving breach of contract and Section 1983 retaliation and equal protection claims. The lawsuit was filed by a Black county administrator who alleges being discharged by Black county commissioners for hiring a White subordinate. The court found that material facts regarding the validity of the employment agreement are in dispute, thus preventing an early dismissal of the case. This decision means the case will proceed, allowing for further investigation and presentation of evidence to resolve the factual disagreements.

Lil Durk Acquitted of All Charges at Trial Over Shooting That Killed Quando Rondo’s Cousin

Lil Durk Acquitted of All Charges at Trial Over Shooting That Killed Quando Rondo’s Cousin

The Grammy-winning rapper was found not guilty of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death, and murder for hire and broke down crying as the verdict was read

Afghan woman deported from US in first use of secretive terrorism court

Afghan woman deported from US in first use of secretive terrorism court

By Nate Raymond Sept 11 (Reuters) - An Afghan woman accused of supporting the Islamic State has been deported from the United States in the first case to be pursued by the U.S. Department of Justice through a little-known court created 30 years ago to deport "alien terrorists."

Bucks County Courier Times

Bucks County corrections officer alleges work retaliation | Exclusive

Bucks County corrections officer alleges work retaliation | Exclusive

A senior Bucks County corrections officer alleges he has been assigned the worst job duties for taking medical leave after a car accident.

Palm Beach Post

Cubanos con I-220A logran avance en corte: ¿qué podría cambiar?

Cubanos con I-220A logran avance en corte: ¿qué podría cambiar?

Una jueza permitió avanzar una demanda sobre el I-220A que podría beneficiar a miles de cubanos. Sin embargo, el fallo no concede residencia permanente ni detiene las deportaciones.

California Supreme Court Mandates Official Records for Indigent Litigants, Including Electronic Recordings

California Supreme Court Mandates Official Records for Indigent Litigants, Including Electronic Recordings

The California Supreme Court has ruled that indigent litigants who request an official record and demonstrate an inability to pay for a private court reporter must be provided one by the trial court. If a live stenographer is unavailable, an electronic recording is required. This decision, stemming from the case of Family Violence Appellate Project v. Superior Court of Contra Costa County, aims to ensure equal access to the appellate process for self-represented litigants, particularly in family law and domestic violence matters where the absence of a record previously made appeals impossible. The court also directed trial courts to be flexible in assessing a litigant's ability to pay, clarifying that no formal fee waiver application is necessary. This ruling applies across all civil proceedings, not just those involving fundamental liberty interests, and explicitly states that trial courts have no discretion to decline such requests.

Jackson Lewis P.C. Welcomes Melissa Caulum Williams as Principal in Madison Office

Jackson Lewis P.C. Welcomes Melissa Caulum Williams as Principal in Madison Office

Jackson Lewis P.C. Welcomes Melissa Caulum Williams as Principal in Madison Office

Colorado Supreme Court Suspends Mesa County Judge Amid Misconduct Investigation

Colorado Supreme Court Suspends Mesa County Judge Amid Misconduct Investigation

The Colorado Supreme Court has suspended Mesa County Court Judge Michael J. Grattan, effective Thursday, due to an ongoing misconduct investigation. The court's order, issued on September 10, grants Judge Grattan 21 days to provide reasons why his paid suspension should not continue throughout the disciplinary proceedings. Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez recused herself from the order without providing a specific explanation. The details surrounding the misconduct investigation remain confidential, as per the disciplinary process's provisions. Anne Mangiardi, director of the Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline, stated she could not disclose the Supreme Court filing that requested Grattan's suspension. Daniel P. Rubinstein, the Mesa County district attorney, confirmed his office would adjust caseloads to other judges during Grattan's suspension but had no further information on the circumstances. Judge Grattan, appointed in 2016 by then-Gov. John Hickenlooper, had previously received favorable recomm...