The West Virginia State Bar oversees the legal profession in the state. Every licensed attorney in West Virginia must belong to this organization, which is led by a […]
Mattel Sued for Including Pornography Website Link on “Wicked” Dolls Packaging — Justia News — December 4, 2024
A class action lawsuit was filed against Mattel, Inc. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, alleging that the packaging for special-edition dolls related to the “Wicked” movie included a […]
D.C. Prosecution of Trump Pauses After Election — Justia News — November 11, 2024
Last Tuesday, former President Donald Trump won the 2024 election. His ticket back to the White House also likely means a ticket out of criminal cases brought against […]
McDonald’s Sued After E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Quarter Pounders — Justia News — November 6, 2024
Consumers filed a class action lawsuit against McDonald’s in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, on October 29, 2024, after eating a Quarter Pounder burger and […]
PepsiCo and Coca-Cola Face LA County Suit Over Plastic Pollution — Justia News — October 31, 2024
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo were sued on Wednesday over plastic pollution Los Angeles County asserts is a public nuisance that violates unfair competition and false advertising law. Plastic is […]
Ninth Circuit Rules in Favor of Asylum Seekers — Justia News — October 28, 2024
Federal immigration laws provide for a process called asylum. This allows a foreign national to legally live in the U.S. if they face persecution in their home country […]
Tesla and Warner Bros Sued Over AI Image — Justia News — October 23, 2024
Alcon Entertainment, LLC filed a lawsuit against Tesla, Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, on Monday, October 1, 2024, […]
FTC Announces “Click-to-Cancel” Rule — Justia News — October 17, 2024
A new “click-to-cancel” rule, easing the process of canceling consumer subscriptions and memberships, was announced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday. For many, the frustration of […]
Department of Justice Sues Virginia Over Alleged Election Violation — Justia News — October 14, 2024
In August, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order outlining a process by which state election officials must make certain daily updates to the voter list. These […]
Limp Bizkit Sues Universal Music Group Over $200 Million in Unpaid Royalties — Justia News — October 9, 2024
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, rock band Limp Bizkit filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, alleging that the […]