September 27, 2024 | Law.com
'Your Client Lied Repetitively' to Disciplinary Counsel: State High Court Considers Attorney Sanctions for Alleged Referral SchemeThe court heard oral arguments Wednesday in an attorney disciplinary case, where it was asked to consider if attorney Todd N. Agron violated Rules of Professional Conduct in an apparent referral scheme, and what discipline would be appropriate.
By Riley Brennan
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September 27, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. High Court Shuts Down Insurance Coverage of COVID-19 Financial LossesThe ruling marks the first time the high court has addressed a claim for business interruption insurance related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Riley Brennan
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September 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Tractor Supply Co. Accused of Implementing Unlawful 'Tobacco Surcharges' in ERISA Class ActionThe plaintiff maintains that she was a regular, full-time employee who worked as an outfitter support specialist, and was required to pay the tobacco surcharge to maintain health insurance coverage.
By Riley Brennan
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September 25, 2024 | Law.com
Judge: 'Perfect Adherence' to Religious Beliefs Not Necessary to Clear Discrimination Suit Against Former EmployerRelying on recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit precedent, a federal judge in Missouri is allowing an employee's religious discrimination…
By Riley Brennan
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September 23, 2024 | Law.com
Judge Sides With Dollar Tree, Liquid Breath Drops Manufacturer in Dispute Over 'Pollution Exclusion'"When considered in the context of the entire policy here, Atain's broad interpretation of the Total Pollution Exclusion as it pertains to C.T.'s claims yields an absurd result," U.S. District Judge Catherine D. Perry of the Eastern District of Missouri said.
By Riley Brennan
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September 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Federal Judge Rejects Shook, Hardy & Bacon's Attempt to Reschedule Upcoming Trial Against Panera's Charged Lemonade"Defense counsel's whimsical treatment of scheduled trial dates as tentative and subject to change is why the parties are now in a difficult—but not insoluble—position,'" said U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Savage of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
By Riley Brennan
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September 20, 2024 | Law.com
Federal Judge OKs Benzene Class Action to Proceed Over Differin Acne Product's Manufacturing PracticesThe plaintiff, Skylar Williams, accused Galderma Laboratories of producing a skin-care line that contains benzene. In one of her claims, she maintained that the alleged presence established that Galderma didn't comply with the Food and Drug Administration's Good Manufacturing Practices, and that this failure resulted in the drugs being misbranded and adulterated.
By Riley Brennan
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September 19, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Legal-Malpractice Suit Against Pa. Firm Presses On, Court Strikes Preliminary ObjectionsShe claims that, in November 2023, the defendant associate drove to her house and tearfully informed her that he and his firm had committed legal malpractice and her case had been dismissed.
By Riley Brennan
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September 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Health Care Worker Files Class Action Against Staffing Agency for Unpaid Meal BreaksThis complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts.
By Riley Brennan
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September 17, 2024 | Law.com
Former Salesforce VP's Whistleblower Retaliation Suit Allowed to Proceed, Judge Rules"Protected activity only needs to implicate 'a reasonable belief' that 'a violation is likely to happen,'" U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley for the District of Massachusetts said. "Given his background and the factual circumstances, Wirth had enough information to sufficiently plead that he reasonably believed a violation of SOX was likely to happen."
By Riley Brennan
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