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Chicago Bears Hiring Bias

America August 29, 2024

Chicago Bears Hiring Bias Lawsuit Brought by White Male Law Student

The Chicago Bears have settled a discrimination lawsuit filed by Jonathan Bresser Jr., a DePaul University law student, who accused…

By Rihem Akkouche

SXSW Coverage Dispute Settlement

America August 27, 2024

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The long-standing legal clash between South by Southwest (SXSW) festival organizers and their insurer, Federal Insurance Co., has come to…

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America August 15, 2024

Maui Wildfire Settlement Moves Forward: $4.03 Billion Deal Nears Finalization Amid Legal Hurdles

Quick Hits: $4 Billion at Stake: A landmark $4.03 billion settlement for Maui wildfire victims is progressing but faces challenges…

By Samuel Lopez

Glynn County To End Shipwreck Spill Suit

America August 1, 2024

Glynn County To End Shipwreck Spill Suit

Glynn County announced Wednesday it plans to drop all claims against shipping companies it held responsible for a 2019 shipwreck…

By Rihem Akkouche

BofA and Goldman Rate Swap Suit OK

America July 12, 2024

BofA and Goldman Rate Swap Suit OK: $46 Million Settlement Receives Initial Approval

A New York federal judge has given preliminary approval to a $46 million settlement in a long-standing multidistrict litigation concerning…

By Rihem Akkouche

DOJ Ayahuasca Church $2.2M Fees

America July 5, 2024

DOJ Opposes $2.2M Fees for Ayahuasca Church

The U.S. government is urging an Arizona federal judge to reject a Phoenix church’s request for $2.2 million in fees…

By Rihem Akkouche

9th Circuit Hears Objections to California Pizza Kitchen Data Breach Settlement

America June 4, 2024

9th Circuit Hears Objections to California Pizza Kitchen Data Breach Settlement

An attorney for objectors to a settlement between a class of current and former California Pizza Kitchen employees and the…

By Rochdi Rais

3M Earplugs MDL Lawsuit

America June 4, 2024

Judge Reprimands Law Firms in 3M Earplugs MDL for Signing Clients’ Documents

A Florida federal judge has decided against sanctioning two law firms that signed documents in place of their clients but…

By Rochdi Rais

Judge Grants $10M in Fees to Attorneys in Family Dollar Rodent Infestation Case

America June 3, 2024

Judge Grants $10M in Fees to Attorneys in Family Dollar Rodent Infestation Case

A Tennessee federal judge has granted $10 million in fees to attorneys representing consumers following a settlement to resolve multidistrict…

By Rochdi Rais

$325K FINRA Allegations settlement

America May 31, 2024

Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Settles FINRA Allegations for $325K

Minneapolis, MN – Financial services company Thrivent Investment Management Inc. has agreed to pay $325,000 to resolve allegations by the…

By Rochdi Rais

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Mounted units are commonly used during large public gatherings because horses provide officers with greater visibility and can help move crowds while minimizing the need for more forceful crowd-control tactics. Looting Reported During the Unrest Video circulating online appeared to show the aftermath of reported looting at a Pavilions grocery store in Newport Beach. Merchandise was scattered throughout the parking lot, while groups of people remained outside the business after the incident. Some individuals were seen standing nearby, laughing and recording the aftermath on their phones. Authorities have not publicly announced how many people may have participated in the reported looting or whether arrests related to the incident have been made. Officials also indicated that many individuals involved in the disturbances did not appear to be local residents, though investigators continue reviewing evidence and surveillance footage. 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