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Bayer Jury’s $2.2 Billion Roundup Verdict Is Biggest Yet (2)
Jan 26, 2024 · A jury awarded John McKivison $250 million in compensation and $2 billion in punitive damages for his non-Hodgkins lymphoma caused by Roundup exposure. The verdict is the largest so far in five years of litigation over the herbicide and adds to Bayer's legal woes over Monsanto's liability.
How to Recover Assets Lost to Cryptocurrency Theft and Fraud
Dec 9, 2022 · This article by Olshan Frome Wolosky and TrustStorm offers advice on how to trace and recover stolen or misappropriated crypto assets using blockchain technology and law enforcement. It also discusses the challenges and opportunities of the cryptocurrency industry and the role of regulators and investigators.
When Your Court Doesn’t Rule, Ask, Ask Again - Bloomberg Law …
Apr 6, 2022 · Learn when and how to use a writ of mandamus to force a court to decide a pending motion. See a scenario of a successful writ against a judge who failed to rule for 16 months and tips to prod the court before seeking mandamus relief.
Covid-19 Vaccine Injury Program Hit With Federal Lawsuit
Oct 12, 2023 · Individuals who say they were injured by Covid-19 vaccines are suing the Biden administration over a payout process that shields drug companies from lawsuits, saying it’s unconstitutional and deprives them of their right to a jury trial.
Covid Vaccine Injury Suit May Fuel Federal Overhaul, Litigation
Nov 3, 2023 · A group of people allegedly injured by Covid-19 vaccines sues the HHS, claiming the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program is unconstitutional and inadequate. The lawsuit may spur Congress and the HHS to reform the program and bring Covid vaccines under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
RFK Jr. Wins Deferred Injunction in Vax Social Media Suit (1)
Feb 15, 2024 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his co-plaintiffs claimed the federal government coerced or encouraged social media platforms to censor their speech on COVID vaccines. A judge granted a preliminary injunction, but stayed it pending the Supreme Court's ruling in …
UnitedHealth Faces Antitrust Probe by US Justice Department (2)
Feb 28, 2024 · The largest US health insurer is under scrutiny for its acquisitions of health-care providers and data companies, which have raised concerns about competition and consumer harm. The investigation follows previous legal challenges and regulatory reviews of UnitedHealth's business practices and growth strategy.
INSIGHT: The Healthcare Industry’s Shift from Fee-for-Service to …
The Affordable Care Act and other initiatives have promoted value-based care, which incentivizes providers to deliver high-quality, coordinated care to patients. Learn about the challenges and benefits of the current fee-for-service model and the different types of …
Employers Should Prep for EEOC’s New Workplace Harassment Rules
Oct 5, 2023 · The EEOC released draft guidance on workplace harassment that addresses virtual, third-party, and medically related harassment. The guidance aligns with recent case law and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and provides examples of actionable conduct.