In a motion recently filed in a San Diego Federal Court, Donald Trump’s attorneys requested that comments made by Trump regarding Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel’s Mexican heritage be excluded as evidence in Trump University’s upcoming trial. The grounds on which the motion was filed is that such comments “are both irrelevant to the issues in this case … [Read more...]
Mylan Settlement With The DOJ Sparks Criticism
On October 7th, Mylan, the company who manufactures EpiPen, settled a Federal Claims lawsuit with the Department of Justice for $465 million. The agreement has since caused criticism among members of the government. Senator Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts) voiced her disapproval in a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch on Friday. Warren’s … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Companies Request Overturn of Anti-Arbitration Law
Nursing home trade groups and providers argued on Monday, October 17, that the ban of mandatory arbitration clauses in cases of patient harm put forward by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) violates the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and could cause “irreparable harm.” The new rule written by the CMS would prevent nursing homes … [Read more...]
Survey Shows 44 Percent Wage Gap Between Male and Female Law Partners
A recent survey conducted by Major, Lindsey & Africa shows that there is a current 44 percent wage gap between male and female partners in large law firms on a national level. According to the survey, female partners earned $659,000 on average while male partners earned an average of $949,000. The survey recorded reports from 2,100 law … [Read more...]
Hillary Clinton Addresses Arbitration Laws in Ohio Rally
On Monday, October 3, Hillary Clinton noted that she plans to reform business regulations in response to Wells Fargo’s fraudulent actions during her rally in Toledo, Ohio. Clinton claimed that the company was “bullying thousands of employees into committing fraud against unsuspecting customers.” Clinton’s plan of action, according to CNN Money, … [Read more...]
Mylan CEO Under Criticism in House Oversight Committee
On Wednesday, September 21, Mylan NV Chief Executive, Heather Bresch, attended a hearing regarding her company's large price increase of the emergency allergy medication device EpiPen. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform raised concern over the 500 percent increase of price of EpiPen since Mylan bought the rights to sell and … [Read more...]
Delaware Judge Refuses to Dismiss Claims Against Paxil Manufacturers
Delaware Superior Court Judge, Andrea L. Rocanelli, turned down a motion to dismiss four lawsuits against antidepressant Paxil manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) on September 13th. GSK requested that Rocanelli dismiss the cases filed in May on the grounds that litigation of the cases in Delaware would cause “overwhelming … [Read more...]
Former Hospital Employee is Suing After Being Fired While Trying to Prevent Spread of Infection
Shannon Walden, a former infection control coordinator at Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton Montana, is filing a lawsuit claiming that she was fired for reporting to state officials the lack of action and negligence in the center which allowed a contagious infection to spread. Walden is seeking nearly $60,000 in damages, according to … [Read more...]
New Jersey Governor Vetoes $15 Minimum Wage Plan
On Tuesday, August 31, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed a legislative plan to increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 within five years. The last time the state approved a minimum wage increase was in 2013, when Gov. Christie was appointed into office. The minimum wage increase set the current rate to $8.38. However, Christie is now … [Read more...]
Legal Battle Shaping Up Surrounding IRS Inversion Rules
The practice of companies moving their corporate headquarters offshore in a bid to reduce their U.S. tax liabilities has been much discussed in political campaigns and the press lately. Companies believe that the maneuver should not result in any additional US tax burdens. But the IRS disagrees, and has put in place various tax regulations to … [Read more...]
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