Industry News June 11, 2024
CFPB Proposes Medical Debt Ban to Aid Consumers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday unveiled a proposed rule aimed at restricting how lenders and credit reporting…
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Industry News June 11, 2024
UAW President Faces Probe Over Retaliation Claims
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain and other union leaders are under investigation for allegations of retaliation and financial misconduct,…
Industry News June 11, 2024
Michael Kohn Tax Fraud Case: Attorney and Insurance Agent Seek Acquittal
A St. Louis attorney, Michael Kohn, convicted alongside his daughter and a North Carolina insurance agent, David Shane Simmons, requested…
Industry News June 11, 2024
Fifth Circuit Rejects Rule on AI-Drafted Documents
The Fifth Circuit has decided this week not to adopt a proposed rule requiring attorneys to verify that documents were…
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June 11, 2024
Partners Group Closes $15B Fifth Direct PE Program
Switzerland-based private equity firm Partners Group announced on Tuesday that it has successfully launched its fifth direct private equity program, exceeding its $15 billion target.…
By – Rihem Akkouche
America
June 11, 2024
IFS Buying Copperleaf In CA$1B Deal
Linköping, Sweden-based IFS AB has agreed to purchase Canada’s Copperleaf Technologies Inc. for approximately CA$1 billion ($725.6 million), the companies announced Tuesday. IFS Buying Copperleaf…
By – Rihem Akkouche
America
June 11, 2024
Johnson & Johnson $700 million talc deal
Forty-three state attorneys general on Tuesday announced a $700 million nationwide settlement with Johnson & Johnson through a consent judgment that ends claims the company…
By – Rihem Akkouche
America
June 11, 2024
Tesla $16B Stock Sale lawsuit : Linked to Twitter Purchase
A Tesla shareholder has sued Elon Musk over his 2021 sale of $16 billion worth of stock, claiming the billionaire profited by concealing his intent…
By – Rihem Akkouche
America
June 10, 2024
PRT Seeks to Cap Bridge Collapse Claims at $5K
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) is attempting to reduce the claims brought by a passenger aboard a bus that was on the Fern Hollow Bridge when…
By – Rihem Akkouche
America
June 10, 2024
Judge Grants Class Status to Citgo Retirees in ERISA Suit
An Illinois federal judge has granted class status to retired Citgo employees in their lawsuit accusing the company of shortchanging them by using outdated metrics…
By – Rihem Akkouche
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October 14, 2024
California Supreme Court Nixes Portfolio Bar Exam but Greenlights State-Specific Test: What’s Next for Aspiring Attorneys?
Case Highlights Moving Forward: The California Supreme Court has rejected the pilot for a Portfolio Bar Exam but approved the creation of a California-specific exam, sparking debate about the future…
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October 8, 2024
P. Diddy’s Legal Woes Could Trigger Major Reassessment of His Insurance Coverage and Finances
What’s Buzzing: Impact on Family Insurance Policies:Allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs could cause insurers to scrutinize his life…
By Samuel Lopez
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October 8, 2024
Renovus Capital Clinches 4th PE Fund With $875M
Philadelphia-based private equity firm Renovus Capital Partners announced on Tuesday that it successfully closed its fourth private equity…
By Rihem Akkouche
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October 8, 2024
NYC Mayor’s Former Aide Charged with Witness Tampering in Federal Probe
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan charged Mohamed Bahi, a former aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, with…
By Rihem Akkouche
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October 8, 2024
Block Communications Settles Dispute with Ousted CEO
Block Communications Inc., the parent company of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, has reached a settlement with its ousted CEO…
By Rihem Akkouche
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October 8, 2024
EPA Finalizes Rule to Replace Lead Drinking Water Pipes Nationwide
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule on Tuesday requiring the replacement of all lead drinking-water…
By Rihem Akkouche
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October 8, 2024
Ares to Acquire GCP International in $3.7 Billion Deal
Ares Management Corp., represented by Latham & Watkins LLP, announced Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire GCP…
By Rihem Akkouche
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October 8, 2024
EvenUp Raises $135M Series D, Reaches $1 Billion Valuation
The legal technology sector gained a new unicorn on Tuesday as EvenUp, an artificial intelligence provider, announced the…
By Rihem Akkouche
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October 8, 2024
TikTok Sued by Over a Dozen States Over Teen Addiction Allegations
More than a dozen states, led by New Jersey, have sued TikTok, accusing the social media giant of…
By Rihem Akkouche
Industry News
October 8, 2024
FTC’s Amazon Monopolization Suit Moves Forward
The majority of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) landmark antitrust lawsuit against Amazon will proceed, a Washington federal…
By Rihem Akkouche
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October 8, 2024
Skiplagged Cost American Airlines $18M in Trademark Infringement Case
American Airlines Inc. has accused airfare search engine Skiplagged Inc. of causing $18 million in damages by falsely…
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