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Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
Supreme Court All But Ends Corporate Liability for Aiding-and-Abetting Human Rights Abuses
Until the end of June, multinational companies faced a significant litigation risk: suits in U.S. federal courts alleging that they aided-and-abetted human rights abuses committed by foreign governments.
Free Speech Center - MTSU
How does the First Amendment govern liability for AI?
There are nearly 100 liability cases against AI developers across the country, ranging from a 55-year-old Florida pastor who blames a pulmonary embolism on ChatGPT’s bad medical advice to a grieving father suing Google.
American Civil Liberties Union
We’ve Filed More Than 50 Legal Claims Over Abuse by Federal Immigration Agents. Here’s Why.
The claimants detail being unlawfully detained, denied medical care, or targeted simply for speaking out or recording what they saw. Their experiences reveal a dangerous pattern of abuse that threatens the rights and safety of us all.
CBS News
Couple targeted in eBay stalking case says most important thing in $55.7 million settlement isn’t money
Ina and David Steiner are getting tens of millions of dollars from eBay after being terrorized by former executives and employees in a bizarre harassment campaign. But the Natick, Massachusetts couple says the money isn't the most important part.
The National Law Review
First Major Ultra-Processed Food Case Ends in Dismissal
The first major personal injury case in the country targeting ultra-processed foods (“UPFs”) is over – and it ended in a decisive defense win.
Reuters
IVF litigation on the rise — Courts confront novel claims
The rapid expansion of assisted reproductive technology, particularly in vitro fertilization ("IVF"), has been accompanied by a notable rise in litigation.

‘It’s shameful’: Houston homeowners in limbo after public water tank explodes, floods their homes — but home insurers won’t cover and district claims ‘government immunity’ to avoid paying

MSN.COM

November 4, 2024

Seattle Public Schools to pay $16M to former student alleging years of sexual abuse

Fox Channel 13 Seattle

October 31, 2024

The Abu Ghraib Plaintiffs’ Meandering Path to Court: The plaintiffs have a second chance next week to prove the liability of military contractors.

Lawfare

October 31, 2024

‘Ghost gun’ dealers to pay $2 million in lawsuit over death of Fairfax teens

Washington Post

November 1, 2024

Firm Files Nine Additional Federal Tort Claims Act Administrative Complaints Against the Coast Guard on Behalf of Sexual Assault Survivors

Morningstar -- Morningstar.com News

October 30, 2024

Thorny Issues Concerning the Statute of Limitations for Declaratory Relief and Breach of Fiduciary Duty

JD Supra

October 28, 2024

Tort claims against city of Santa Fe pile up amid police shootings, chases and more

Santa Fe New Mexican

October 25, 2024

Rudy Giuliani ordered to turn over NYC apartment and 26 watches to Georgia election workers

Associated Press

October 22, 2024

Sweet Home and Lebanon file joint tort claim against U.S. Army Corps over drawdowns

KPIC Channel 4

October 24, 2024

Bankruptcy Court Holds Third-Party Successor Liability Claims Are Estate Property And Debtors May Pursue Or Settle Those Claims For All Creditors

Mondaq

October 22, 2024