Supreme Court Bans Robocalls for Telemarketers and Government Alike
In the interest of equity, the court won’t let government-contracted debt collectors make automated calls, either.
Verdicts & Settlements
3M Settles Lawsuit Over Fraudulent N95 Scheme
3M recently agreed to settle a lawsuit it filed against ZeroAqua over a fraudulent N95 scheme.
Dare County Settles Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Restrictions
Dare County recently agreed to settle a lawsuit over the COVID-19 travel restrictions it implemented at the start of the pandemic.
Controversial Harvey Weinstein Settlement Will Pay $19m to Dozens of Women
Attorneys for some women say the settlement amount is far too small for the scope of Weinstein’s crimes.
Pharmaceutical Giant Novartis to Pay Government $729m for Giving Doctors, Patients Kickbacks
One doctor wrote over 9,000 prescriptions for Novartis drugs, and was rewarded with a $320k honorarium.
Court Says Simon & Schuster Can Publish Tell-All Book on President Donald Trump’s Upbringing
A New York appellate judge found that even though Trump’s niece, Mary Trump, is bound by a confidentiality agreement, publisher Simon & Schuster is not.
Meriter Health Services Settles Lawsuit Over Data Breach
Meriter Health Services recently announced it will pay $2.8M to settle a lawsuit over two 2018 data breaches.
Jackson County, MO, Settles with Family of Woman Who Died “Horrible” Death in Local Jail
ReGina Thurman was showing the obvious signs of an impending heart attack, but medical workers gave her antacids instead of prompt medical treatment.
Court Says Trump Can’t Use Military Money for Border Fence
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said Trump’s attempt to use congressionally appropriated funds was clearly “unlawful.”
Bayer Will Pay $10b to Settle Claims that Roundup Weedkiller Causes Cancer
However, Bayer did not admit wrongdoing or liability.