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Kars4Kids Jingle Returns Amid Legal Appeal Over Advertising Practices

Kars4Kids Jingle Returns Amid Legal Appeal Over Advertising Practices

Kars4Kids Jingle Returns Amid Legal Appeal Over Advertising Practices
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Greenberg Traurig Expands Sacramento Healthcare Team with New Shareholder

Greenberg Traurig Expands Sacramento Healthcare Team with New Shareholder

Greenberg Traurig Expands Sacramento Healthcare Team with New Shareholder
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J&J beats lawsuit alleging that talc caused three women's cancer

J&J beats lawsuit alleging that talc caused three women's cancer

By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK, June 5 (Reuters) - A Los Angeles jury on Friday sided with Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by the families of three women who alleged that the company's talc products caused ovarian cancer, finding that J&J was not negligent when selling cosmetic talc products.
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Jury awards $176M for wrongful deaths of young brothers struck by California socialite's car

Jury awards $176M for wrongful deaths of young brothers struck by California socialite's car

A Los Angeles jury has awarded $176 million for the hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers struck in a crosswalk by a California socialite
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Greenberg Traurig Expands Sacramento Healthcare Team with New Hire

Greenberg Traurig Expands Sacramento Healthcare Team with New Hire

Greenberg Traurig Expands Sacramento Healthcare Team with New Hire
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Greenberg Traurig Expands Sacramento Healthcare Team with Rotenberg Hire

Greenberg Traurig Expands Sacramento Healthcare Team with Rotenberg Hire

Greenberg Traurig Expands Sacramento Healthcare Team with Rotenberg Hire
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Ex-Dodger Scott Erickson Faces Financial Ruin and Legal Consequences After Fatal Crash Involving Former Lover

Ex-Dodger Scott Erickson Faces Financial Ruin and Legal Consequences After Fatal Crash Involving Former Lover

Former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson is facing significant financial and legal challenges following a fatal car crash in Westlake Village, California, that resulted in the deaths of two young brothers, Mark and Jacob Iskander. Erickson, who earned over $46 million during his baseball career, testified that he has little left of his earnings due to poor business decisions, a divorce, and taxes. He was found negligent alongside Rebecca Grossman, who was convicted of second-degree murder for the crash. The jury awarded the Iskander family $176 million in damages, and they are now considering additional punitive damages against Erickson and Grossman. Erickson expressed deep remorse for his actions, acknowledging that he could have potentially prevented the tragedy.
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Kars4Kids jingle can stay on California airwaves, court rules

Kars4Kids jingle can stay on California airwaves, court rules

A California appeals court ruled Kars4Kids can keep airing its ads while it challenges a judge's decision that deemed them deceptive.
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Cassie Ventura Declares Residency Outside U.S. Amid Legal Proceedings

Cassie Ventura Declares Residency Outside U.S. Amid Legal Proceedings

Cassie Ventura has filed a court declaration stating that she no longer resides in the United States and does not plan to return. This declaration is part of a civil lawsuit in California involving Clayton Howard against Cassie and Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Cassie remains a U.S. citizen but is not a California resident. The filing does not disclose her current country of residence. This development follows her testimony in Combs' federal criminal trial in New York, where she alleged years of abuse. The declaration suggests that New York would be a more convenient location for legal proceedings due to her attorneys' presence there.
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Colorado Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Surveillance Pricing, Sparking Debate

Colorado Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Surveillance Pricing, Sparking Debate

Colorado Governor Jared Polis vetoed a bill that aimed to ban the use of surveillance pricing by companies to set wages and consumer goods prices. The proposed legislation was considered the most comprehensive in the nation against algorithmic pricing, surpassing Maryland's recent law that targets grocery store pricing. Governor Polis cited concerns that the bill was overly broad and could inadvertently penalize beneficial uses of technology. The bill, supported by progressive groups, sought to prevent companies from using personal data to set individualized prices and wages. Critics argue that such practices exploit consumer data to maximize profits and minimize wages.
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California Leads Opposition Against Federal Data Privacy Bill, Citing State Rights Concerns

California Leads Opposition Against Federal Data Privacy Bill, Citing State Rights Concerns

California, along with Connecticut, Virginia, and other states, is opposing the SECURE Data Act, a federal bill that aims to establish a national data privacy standard. Led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the coalition argues that the bill would undermine existing state privacy laws and reduce consumer protections. The bill's preemption provision is a major point of contention, as it would override state laws and limit states' enforcement powers. The opposition highlights the importance of maintaining strong state-level privacy protections, which they argue are more robust than the proposed federal standard.
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Illinois Lawmakers Limit Non-Lawyer Investor Influence in Law Firms to Protect Attorney-Client Relationship

Illinois Lawmakers Limit Non-Lawyer Investor Influence in Law Firms to Protect Attorney-Client Relationship

Illinois has enacted legislation to restrict the involvement of private equity and non-lawyer interests in law firms. The legislation, known as House Bill 5487, aims to protect the attorney-client relationship by limiting the creation and use of alternative business structures (ABS) and management services organizations (MSOs) in law firms. These structures allow non-lawyers to own and lead law firms or have ownership interests in exchange for providing business services. The bill prohibits non-lawyers from interfering in attorneys' professional judgment, owning client records, or charging fees based on attorneys' revenues. The measure has garnered support from both the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Illinois Defense Counsel, indicating a rare political alignment. The bill awaits the signature of Governor JB Pritzker, who is expected to endorse it.