Author Sues Netflix for Allegedly Stealing Plot, Receives Court’s Support
Author Sues Netflix for Allegedly Stealing Plot, Receives Court’s Support
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23,000 Dream on Me Child Mattresses Recalled Over Fire Hazard Concerns
An important recall has been issued that parents should be aware of. The company “Dream on Me recently recalled 23,400 crib and toddler mattresses sold in 2016 because they fail to meet federal flammability standards.” This is particularly dangerous because in failing to meet the flammability standards, the mattresses actually pose a risk of fire, according to the Consumer Product Commission (CPSC).
Viacom, BET Settle Discrimination and Defamation Lawsuit with Former Executive
Earlier this year, a BET executive sued the network and it’s parent company, Viacom, for discrimination and defamation and claimed “she was terminated while on medical leave for breast cancer treatment.” After a lot of back and forth, both Viacom and BET announced earlier this week that a settlement has been reached with the former executive, Zola Mashariki. But what happened, exactly?
Former Firefighter Wins Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Against Tampa Fire Rescue
Another workplace discrimination and retaliation lawsuit was recently settled, this time between the city of Tampa and a former firefighter with Tampa Fire Rescue. The former firefighter, Tanja Vidovic, was awarded $245,000 in damages “after she sued the city, claiming she was the victim of repeated discrimination and harassment during her seven and a half years with the fire department.” But what happened? What kind of discrimination and harassment did she endure?
FCC Dismantles Net Neutrality, Hands Over Internet to Telecom Companies
Today, the Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal net neutrality protections in the United States. Defying millions of critics and scores of angry legislators, agency Chairman Ajit Pai led an open meeting to cast a verdict on net neutrality. As was widely expected, the FCC’s commissioners voted along party lines. Three Republicans – Chairman Ajit
Portland Accused of Violating Patients’ Privacy Rights
Portland Accused of Violating Patients’ Privacy Rights
Bill Proposes Making Truck Underride Guards a Requirement
Bill Proposes Making Truck Underride Guards a Requirement
Three Former Nursing Home Employees Sentenced in Insect Bite Case
Three Former Nursing Home Employees Sentenced in Insect Bite Case
Search Warrant Allegedly Violated Suspect’s Rights
Search Warrant Allegedly Violated Suspect’s Rights
Democrats Ask FCC to Scrap Plans to Sell Net Neutrality to Comcast and Telecoms
Democrats are trying to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from voting on the future of net neutrality regulations. Planned for Thursday, the vote determines a plan to repeal net neutrality rules aimed at keeping Internet access unrestricted. Most political analysts expect the repeal to succeed, with Republicans members of the FCC most likely to push