Columbus, OH

State Farm Lawsuit Advances After Motion to Dismiss Denied. In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall has denied State Farm’s motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The lawsuit accuses the insurance giant of systematically undervaluing and underpaying policyholders for totaled vehicles, raising concerns among policyholders and industry analysts alike.

State Farm Faces Setback as Class Action Lawsuit Progresses in Federal Court

The Oklahoma City Sentinel

The proliferation of mandatory “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) trainings in workplaces since 2020 has generated a raft of lawsuits nationwide.
                (https://www.oscn.net/dockets/GetCaseInformation.aspx?db=osage&number=CV-2023-00034&cmid=2111069 )
                One notable case, still ongoing, has been filed in Oklahoma.
                (https://advancingdei.meltzercenter.org/cases/ )
                The Meltzer Center for Diversity,...

DEI Trainings spark workplace lawsuits

Around 1 in 5 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries switch to traditional Medicare when their plans shut down, a study published Aug. 20 in JAMA Network Open found. The study examined data from 2016 to 2018. During these years, CMS was prohibited from terminating MA contracts for poor performance, so contract terminations were likely initiated by the insurer, the study's authors wrote.

What happens when Medicare Advantage contracts are terminated?

Texas State

Latin Times

It's been a busy week for Greg Abbott. On Monday, he celebrated the latest arrest from his "10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants" list. Later on in the week, news came out that nonprofit organizations are denouncing civil rights abuses committed in Operation Lone Star his administration's attempt at dealing with the rise in illegal immigration, the illegal drug trade, and human smuggling.

Greg Abbott's new anti-immigrant hospital policy will 'throw patients for a loop', advocates warn

The US Sun

COSTCO has confirmed that all of its stores will be closed for just 24 hours – forcing shoppers to head to Sam’s Club instead. But on the bright side, while the retailer will be closed Monday for Labor Day, it’s offering plenty of sales throughout the busy holiday weekend. Costco has shared a “friendly reminder” […]

Costco confirms all of its stores will be closed for 24 hours forcing shoppers to head to Sam’s Club

Rhode Island State

The 13 firms (Defendants) all performed work on the bridge in the last ten years, according to the state. In filing the complaint, Rhode Island is seeking financial retribution for any costs associated with the closure, including rerouting of traffic. The state alleged the group, over one decade of work...

US State of Rhode Island suing 13 companies over bridge closure

In an unpublished opinion, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court’s decision finding that a pro se Californian artist failed to establish that an Italian artist had reasonable opportunity to access the copyrighted work simply because it was available to view on the internet. Morford v. Cattelan, Case No. 23-12263 (11th Cir. Aug. 16, 2024) (Jordan, Pryor, Branch, JJ.) (per curiam).

Arguing Internet Availability to Establish Copyright Infringement Is Bananas

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

A federal judge in Texas has expanded a ruling that blocks protections for LGBTQ students in the state in the context of Title IX. Concretely, the ruling now prohibits any future action by the federal Department of Education regarding the banning of discrimination on educational settings on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Federal judge in Texas expands block of Biden administration protection of LGBTQ students to any future Title IX regulations

Trucking is a critical component of the economy, ensuring that goods are transported efficiently across vast distances. However, the trucking industry is fraught with risks that can lead to serious accidents. Understanding these risks is essential for improving road safety and protecting your rights in the event of an accident. This article delves into the hidden dangers of trucking, highlighting common causes of accidents and offering legal insights into how they can be addressed.

The Hidden Dangers of Trucking: Legal Insights into Common Accident Causes

Quitman, MS

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

Montana State

Daily Montanan

Enough is enough. Together, we call on the Biden-Harris Administration to stop fighting Native women victims and, instead, grant them the justice they deserve. Specifically, we demand that Attorney General Merrick Garland and Montana U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich pay L.B. for the pain and suffering she has endured, instead of forcing her to continue this […]

We demand justice for ‘L.B.’ and accountability for the Department of Justice

On Aug. 19, 2024, the Biden Administration began receiving applications for the new, expanded parole in place program (“PIP”), hoping to allow families to remain together. This new program opens the possibility of legal status for many people in the United States who, although undocumented, are related to a U.S. citizen.

Parole in Place Program Expands Eligibility to Keep Families United

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

The American Telemedicine Association and ATA Action, in a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, seeks to preserve pandemic-era Medicare telehealth flexibilities that it says are responsible for improving access to healthcare across the U.S. Telehealth plays "a crucial role in ensuring timely, appropriate and expanded access...

ATA urges CMS to boost telehealth, and get guidance issued ASAP

New Jersey State

Bayonne, NJ

A contractor was not legally responsible for the death of a worker who fell to his death while working for a subcontractor, a New Jersey appeals court decided. In April of 2020, Willams Savaria was helping to provide maintenance services on a U.S. Naval vessel. Savara was working as a...

Worker Falls to Death: Now the Blame Game Is on

Houston, TX

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, in dismissing a trademark infringement matter under Rule 12(b)(6) for failure to state a claim, ruled that a district court “erroneously assumed the veracity” of the defendants’ assertions over the “well-pleaded factual allegations” in the plaintiff’s complaint. Molzan v. Bellagreen Holdings, LLC, Case No. 23-20492 (5th Cir. Aug. 12, 2024) (Davis, Southwick, Duncan, JJ.)

Well-Pleaded Factual Allegations Must Be Taken as True When Considering Motion to Dismiss

The government of Cuba has launched a new electronic visa platform, known as Evisa. The new Evisa replaces the tourist card that allowed travelers to stay for up to 90 days with the option to extend for an additional 90 days. The Evisa costs €22 (about US$24) and is valid...

Cuba | New Electronic Visa Platform

Louisiana State

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The Lens

During my childhood, when my family visited relatives “across the river,” in Bayou Plaquemine, Bayou Goula, Caddo, the Pointe, and White Castle, my siblings and I would sometimes race up and down the levees, some distance away from the cows grazing there. At the summit of the hill, you could see the Mississippi River waters through stands of trees and brush. It never occurred to me that our “playground” was the living testimony of Black men, prisoners of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola whom the state of Louisiana had re-enslaved in the convict leasing system.

No longer ‘half slave, half free’

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

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Litigation Against Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) play a large role in the pharmaceutical medication distribution industry and have faced a great deal of litigation in recent years. This...

Litigation Against Pharmacy Benefit Managers

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