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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 30m

The US Supreme Court considered whether an Illinois Republican congressman has a basis to challenge a state law that extends the counting of mail-in ballots two weeks after an election.

Justices Weigh Republican’s Challenge to Ballot-Counting Law (1)

The US Supreme Court considered whether an Illinois Republican congressman has a basis to challenge a state law that extends the counting of mail-in ballots two weeks after an election.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 2h

The “impact rule” that for 130 years has helped shield Florida defendants from emotional distress damages in negligence cases faces potential jettison by the Florida Supreme Court.

Florida Justices Weigh Nixing Key Emotional Distress Damage Rule

The “impact rule” that for 130 years has helped shield Florida defendants from emotional distress damages in negligence cases faces potential jettison by the Florida Supreme Court.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 4h

An appeal challenging a $949 million prescription drug fraud verdict against CVS Health Corp. and subsidiary Omnicare Inc. is stayed because Omnicare filed for bankruptcy in a Texas federal court, the Second Circuit said.

CVS’s Omnicare Bankruptcy Delays Appeal of $949 Million Verdict

An appeal challenging a $949 million prescription drug fraud verdict against CVS Health Corp. and subsidiary Omnicare Inc. is stayed because Omnicare filed for bankruptcy in a Texas federal court, the Second Circuit said.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 6h

A typo-flawed $1 million cryptocurrency transfer prompted a US appeals panel in Boston to struggle with the virtue of applying commercial laws governing the replacement of paper stock certificates to digital currencies sent to the wrong blockchain wallet.

Typo-Doomed $1 Million Crypto Transfer Tests Commercial Law

A typo-flawed $1 million cryptocurrency transfer prompted a US appeals panel in Boston to struggle with the virtue of applying commercial laws governing the replacement of paper stock certificates to digital currencies sent to the wrong blockchain wallet.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 8h

President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the EPA’s chemicals and pesticides office pledged to make sure new substances are reviewed quickly with workable safety restrictions.

EPA Toxics Nominee Pledges to Speed Chemical, Pesticide Reviews

President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the EPA’s chemicals and pesticides office pledged to make sure new substances are reviewed quickly with workable safety restrictions.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 9h

ALN Medical Management LLC would pay $4 million under a proposed deal to settle a lawsuit alleging it negligently failed to protect the personal information of 1.8 million people in a 2024 data breach.

ALN Medical to Pay $4 Million to Settle Data-Breach Class Action

ALN Medical Management LLC would pay $4 million under a proposed deal to settle a lawsuit alleging it negligently failed to protect the personal information of 1.8 million people in a 2024 data breach.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 9h

A Delaware federal judge deferred deciding whether Mallinckrodt Plc should get an injunction blocking Air Liquide SA’s proposed copy of its respiratory failure drug, saying the company “may have to make a choice” between a jury’s $9.5 million damages award and future relief.

Mallinckrodt’s Post-Verdict Relief in Question After Patent Win

A Delaware federal judge deferred deciding whether Mallinckrodt Plc should get an injunction blocking Air Liquide SA’s proposed copy of its respiratory failure drug, saying the company “may have to make a choice” between a jury’s $9.5 million damages award and future relief.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 10h

Enovix Corp. convinced a federal judge to reverse course and trim some misrepresentation allegations from a proposed class action by stockholders over the battery producer’s first commercial manufacturing plant in light of new information.

Enovix Nixes Investor Claims Over Battery Factory Equipment

Enovix Corp. convinced a federal judge to reverse course and trim some misrepresentation allegations from a proposed class action by stockholders over the battery producer’s first commercial manufacturing plant in light of new information.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 10h

One of the largest logging projects ever planned for the state of California met a mixed reception from an appeals panel Wednesday during oral arguments, as judges reckoned with how to apply the US Supreme Court’s new standards for scrutinizing environmental reviews.

California Logging Project Tests New Environmental Review Limits

One of the largest logging projects ever planned for the state of California met a mixed reception from an appeals panel Wednesday during oral arguments, as judges reckoned with how to apply the US Supreme Court’s new standards for scrutinizing environmental reviews.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 11h

An immigrant help group urged the Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday to revive its lawsuit over a state policy of denying workers living in the country illegally wage-loss benefits because of their immigration status.

Michigan Justices Urged to Revive Immigrant Worker Benefit Case

An immigrant help group urged the Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday to revive its lawsuit over a state policy of denying workers living in the country illegally wage-loss benefits because of their immigration status.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 11h

Two groups of Transdev Services Inc. bus drivers have won class certification in their lawsuit claiming wage-related illegalities.

California Bus Drivers Certified as Class in Transdev Wage Case

Two groups of Transdev Services Inc. bus drivers have won class certification in their lawsuit claiming wage-related illegalities.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 12h

A getaway driver involved in a New York City stash house robbery doesn’t have to pay a forfeiture for proceeds he never received, the Second Circuit ruled Wednesday in a reversal.

Convicted NYC Robber Sees Forfeiture Order Vacated on Appeal

A getaway driver involved in a New York City stash house robbery doesn’t have to pay a forfeiture for proceeds he never received, the Second Circuit ruled Wednesday in a reversal.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 12h

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges that he lied to lawmakers and obstructed a congressional proceeding, in a case that his lawyers say was improperly brought at the behest of President Donald Trump.

Former FBI Director Comey Pleads Not Guilty to US Charges (3)

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges that he lied to lawmakers and obstructed a congressional proceeding, in a case that his lawyers say was improperly brought at the behest of President Donald Trump.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 13h

Scammers posing as Sullivan & Cromwell LLP altered and stole client checks intended for the Wall Street firm, New York Attorney General Letitia James is alleging in a new lawsuit.

Sullivan & Cromwell Imposters Stole Checks, Letitia James Claims

Scammers posing as Sullivan & Cromwell LLP altered and stole client checks intended for the Wall Street firm, New York Attorney General Letitia James is alleging in a new lawsuit.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 13h

Influencer Logan Paul’s Prime Hydration LLC escalated its beverage trade dress fight by suing soccer superstar Lionel Messi for false advertising that claimed his heavy involvement in developing Mas+ by Messi.

Messi Sued by Prime in Escalating Trademark Row Over Mas+ Drink

Influencer Logan Paul’s Prime Hydration LLC escalated its beverage trade dress fight by suing soccer superstar Lionel Messi for false advertising that claimed his heavy involvement in developing Mas+ by Messi.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 13h

New York judges on Wednesday blocked enforcement of a Nassau County law banning transgender girls and women from participating in female sports at county-run facilities.

NY Court Blocks Long Island Transgender Sports Ban, For Now

New York judges on Wednesday blocked enforcement of a Nassau County law banning transgender girls and women from participating in female sports at county-run facilities.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 14h

The Trump administration plans to cut at least 4,100 additional workers from the federal government during the current shutdown, according to newly filed court documents.

Trump Administration Fires at Least 4,100 in Shutdown Purge

The Trump administration plans to cut at least 4,100 additional workers from the federal government during the current shutdown, according to newly filed court documents.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 14h

State Farm Automobile Insurance Co. lost its bid to undo the certification of a class challenging how the insurer calculated the “actual cash value” of totaled vehicles.

State Farm Loses Appeal in Totaled Car Value Class Action

State Farm Automobile Insurance Co. lost its bid to undo the certification of a class challenging how the insurer calculated the “actual cash value” of totaled vehicles.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 15h

A $4.3 million class settlement benefiting Sutter Health workers secured initial court approval, paving the way for resolution of a lawsuit challenging the target-date funds in the California health-care system’s retirement plan.

Sutter Health’s $4.3 Million Retirement Plan Deal Gets Court Nod

A $4.3 million class settlement benefiting Sutter Health workers secured initial court approval, paving the way for resolution of a lawsuit challenging the target-date funds in the California health-care system’s retirement plan.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 15h

Cummins Inc. reached a settlement with a shareholder who alleged the engine-maker hid skirting emissions laws by making engines with unauthorized devices.

Cummins Settles Investor Class Claims Over Emissions Compliance

Cummins Inc. reached a settlement with a shareholder who alleged the engine-maker hid skirting emissions laws by making engines with unauthorized devices.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 15h

A federal court dismissed a duo of Medicare payment challenges because the affected hospitals failed to complete the agency’s internal appeals process.

Hospitals’ Medicare Reimbursement Suit Tossed Over Jurisdiction

A federal court dismissed a duo of Medicare payment challenges because the affected hospitals failed to complete the agency’s internal appeals process.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 16h

Healthcare software provider Cognizant TriZetto Software Group Inc. escaped antitrust counterclaims, for now, in a lawsuit accusing IT services giant Infosys Ltd. of stealing trade secrets.

Infosys Told to Rework Cognizant Monopoly Claims in Secrets Suit

Healthcare software provider Cognizant TriZetto Software Group Inc. escaped antitrust counterclaims, for now, in a lawsuit accusing IT services giant Infosys Ltd. of stealing trade secrets.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 16h

Medical apparel company Careismatic Brands LLC and Workwear Outfitters LLC agreed to end their dispute concerning patents for shirts that enhance mobility.

Careismatic, Workwear End Clothes Patent Dispute in California

Medical apparel company Careismatic Brands LLC and Workwear Outfitters LLC agreed to end their dispute concerning patents for shirts that enhance mobility.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 16h

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has recalled staff to prepare a key inflation report that is necessary to calculate the size of next year’s Social Security checks, according to a Labor Department official with knowledge of the matter.

BLS Recalls Staff to Ready September CPI Report by Month’s End

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has recalled staff to prepare a key inflation report that is necessary to calculate the size of next year’s Social Security checks, according to a Labor Department official with knowledge of the matter.

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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 17h

A Washington police officer’s conviction for violating two citizens’ rights by using unauthorized neck restraints on them in separate fast-food restaurant incidents was valid, the DC Circuit said Friday.

DC Officer’s Conviction Upheld for Using Forbidden Neck Holds

A Washington police officer’s conviction for violating two citizens’ rights by using unauthorized neck restraints on them in separate fast-food restaurant incidents was valid, the DC Circuit said Friday.

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