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Kentucky Attorney General Expands Opioid Lawsuit to Target OptumRx

Kentucky's Attorney General Russell Coleman has expanded his opioid-related lawsuit to include OptumRx, a major pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), accusing the company of playing a key role in the state's opioid crisis. The move marks a significant step in the state’s ongoing legal efforts to hold pharmaceutical entities accountable for...

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Residents Sue Kentucky Plant After Deadly Explosion

Two Kentucky residents have filed a lawsuit against Givaudan Flavors Corporation and its parent company, Givaudan U.S., following a catastrophic explosion at the company’s plant on November 12. The blast destroyed the facility, killed two workers, and caused widespread damage to nearby homes, leaving the community shaken and traumatized. Explosion...

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The Justice Department’s immigration judges central to the Trump administration’s deportation agenda will play a more prominent role in adjudicating asylum applications.

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Two Texas personal injury firms lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions for their work securing a $604 million verdict against a freight broker and logistics company for their roles in a deadly 2021 highway collision.

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A federal judge in Texas said removal protections for National Labor Relations Board members and administrative law judges violate the US Constitution.

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The NIH outlined a strategy to end a research process Republicans point to as starting the Covid-19 pandemic, the day before former public health official Anthony Fauci appears before the Senate to defend his work during that period.

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Federal appellate judges in Atlanta appeared receptive to a challenge to law enforcement’s warrantless use of automated license-plate readers.

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A new ABA opinion on the duty government lawyers have to report suspected wrongdoing is viewed by legal ethics experts as a potential jumping off point for a broader push to adjust ethics rules.

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Sullivan & Cromwell lawyers are representing President Donald Trump in his appeal to the US Supreme Court over an $83.3 million verdict against him in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation suit, according to a court filing.

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A Washington federal judge suggested that the Trump administration violated his court order by transferring incarcerated transgender women from other prisons to a segregated unit.

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Bass Berry and Potter Anderson's work on an investors' suit against Cars[dot]com leads this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from July 17 to 31.

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Federal agents seized the mobile phone and computer of Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter last September in a wide-ranging probe into the financial dealings of the billionaire’s businesses, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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A top adviser to FIFA president Gianni Infantino resigned on Friday as Asia's soccer federation joined the condemnation of FIFA's proposed private investor sale, while the sport's international governing body defended the plan and said it would go forward.

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Cava's founders and financial backers dumped billions of dollars in stock at prices inflated by hype about the company’s supposedly soaring trajectory, an unsealed lawsuit said.

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The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to clarify the standards under which an arbitral award can be vacated. https://www.law360.com/articles/2508360

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Milbank is dishing out bonuses of up to $25,000 for associates after boosting their salaries last month.

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The producer of an unreleased World War II spy movie starring Nicolas Cage has accused Netflix of allowing an unencrypted master copy of the film to be stolen and causing more than $105 million in damages. https://www.law360.com/articles/2508280

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Decade-Long Beach Erosion Conflict Nears Resolution

A decade of litigation and disputes over the deteriorating beaches in North Wildwood, New Jersey, could soon come to an end. The resort town, popular with tourists from the Philadelphia area, has reached a tentative agreement with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to resolve ongoing conflicts and...

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Louisiana Police Chief Indicted on Federal Civil Rights Charges

Sunset Police Chief Luis Enrique Padilla has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating an individual’s civil rights by using excessive force during a December 2023 investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana announced the charges, alleging Padilla caused injuries to the...

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Montana Man Claims Self-Defense in Tent Killing, Pleads Not Guilty

A Montana man charged with killing another man in a tent near Big Sky pleaded not guilty to deliberate homicide and evidence tampering, claiming he acted in self-defense. The case has raised questions due to inconsistencies in his story and his criminal background. Initial Death Reported as Bear Attack The...

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Judge Upholds Missouri Voter Photo ID Law

A Missouri law requiring voters to present government-issued photo identification at polling places has been upheld by Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem. The judge ruled on Tuesday that the law is constitutional, affirming measures designed to ensure secure elections. Background of the Law The voter photo ID requirement was...

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FBI Agent Accused of Sexual Assault Using Tattoo, Modeling Offers

An FBI agent in Maryland, Eduardo Valdivia, has been charged with sexually assaulting two women after allegedly luring them through social media with promises of free tattoos and modeling opportunities. Montgomery County police are urging other potential victims to step forward as the investigation continues. Allegations of Assault According to...

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Judge Rejects Bid to Sideline Transgender San Jose State Volleyball Player

A U.S. magistrate judge has rejected an emergency request to block a transgender athlete from competing in the Mountain West Conference women’s volleyball championship. The ruling allows the San Jose State University player to participate in the tournament, which begins Wednesday in Las Vegas. The decision by Judge S. Kato...

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Trial for George Wagner III in Rhoden Family Massacre Moved to Another County

The trial of George “Billy” Wagner III, accused of participating in the 2016 killings of eight members of the Rhoden family in Ohio, will be held in a different county. A judge granted the motion to relocate the proceedings on Monday, citing the impact of intense media coverage and the...

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Former Ohio Casino Dealer Accused of Skimming Poker Pots

A former poker dealer at JACK Cleveland Casino is facing charges for allegedly stealing from the poker table more than a dozen times over the summer. The accused, a 51-year-old man from North Olmsted, Ohio, pleaded not guilty on November 15 to charges of violating casino gaming laws and misdemeanor...

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Disabled Americans Face Ongoing Discrimination on Rideshare Platforms

Disabled users of popular rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft say they regularly face barriers that go beyond pressing a button to book a ride. Issues such as ride cancellations, refusal to accommodate service animals, and prejudices against wheelchair users highlight gaps in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act...

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