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'What's It Going to Take?' LA Jurors Asked to Decide Whether J&J's Baby Powder Caused Ovarian Cancer
A Los Angeles Superior Court jury is expected to begin deliberations on Friday in a closely watched trial that involves two women alleging their long-term use of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder caused their ovarian cancer. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Investors Allege Florida Man Stole $5M in Bitcoin Escrow Scheme Tied to Law Firm
“This matter demonstrates a significant deficiency within traditional legal practice: A law firm that undertakes custody or oversight of digital assets must possess a competent understanding of crypto-wallet architecture, seed-phrase security and decentralized custody mechanics, or risk becoming an unwitting participant in fraudulent conduct, said Nicolle Lafosse, of counsel at the international law firm of […]
'Authority Higher Than God': Court Commissioner Admonished for Improper Comments, Orders
The Commission on Judicial Performance concluded former San Bernardino County Superior Court Commissioner Robert Driessen committed eight counts of misconduct during his three-year tenure. Click Here To Read The Full Article
15-Year Prison Sentence for Terraform Labs Founder Exceeds US Prosecutors' Ask
U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer said that the proposed 12-year sentence had been part of a plea deal containing terms that Engelmayer had “rarely seen on his time on the bench. “I simply do not find a 12-year sentence here reasonable, Engelmayer said. Click Here To Read The Full Article