Monthly Archives: May, 2021

International Construction Sues Drug Companies in Wake of Opioid Epidemic

International Construction, Inc., "a company providing health and welfare benefits to its employees and their families," filed suit Monday against numerous pharmaceutical companies, including...

Chobani Sued Over Allegedly False Advertising

A putative class action lawsuit filed on Sunday against Chobani LLC claimed that its low fat Greek yogurt is fraudulently advertised and contains claims...

DEA Takes Steps Toward Letting Companies Produce Marijuana for Research Purposes

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) notified companies recently that they are moving toward approving applications to grant federal authorization for manufacturing marijuana for research...

Nutrien Alleges Former Employee Took Confidential Information Before Joining Competitor

Nutrien Ag Solutions Inc. alleged in a Northern District of New York complaint on Friday that a former employee, Thomas M. Mackerer, used confidential...

Court Rules DOL Must Give Back Pay to Farm Workers Following Delayed 2021 Wage Rates

In an order filed on Friday, the Eastern District of California granted a request from United Farm Workers and UFW Foundation (UFW) to extend...

Medical Student Sues After Dismissal From School

On Friday a plaintiff, who wishes to remain anonymous for privacy reasons, filed a complaint against the University of North Texas Health Science Center...

Hawaii Files Opposing Brief in SCOTUS Plavix Bid

On Monday, a brief in opposition to certification to the Supreme Court of the United States was filed in the case of Bristol-Myers Squibb...

Health Services Company Faces Suit After Ransomware Attack

Barry K. Graham, Angela Morgan, and Stephen Motkowicz have sued Universal Health Services due to claims that the healthcare company failed to protect their...