North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina have reached a $500,000 settlement with Sharon Raynes Halliday and RAPHA Healthcare Services LLC, resolving a false claims lawsuit filed in July
Civil Litigation
Decoding Privacy Laws: Insights for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
In the latest episode of Regulatory Oversight, Troutman Pepper attorneys Gene Fishel and Joel Lutz welcome guests Aurelia Lewis and Beth Saunders of Lewis Media Partners to discuss evolving privacy laws and their impact on small to mid-sized businesses. Aurelia,…
Navigating Regulatory Expectations for Artificial Intelligence in Insurance: Insights from Illinois Department of Insurance Bulletin
Highlights key points of the Illinois Department of Insurance Bulletin on use of artificial intelligence systems in insurance. Includes guidelines for insurers, navigating third-party AI systems, and potential regulatory oversight.
Western Federal District Court Addresses Viability of Recklessness and Punitive Damages Claims in a Products Case
In the case of C.M. v. American Honda Motor Co., No. 3:23-CV-00119 (W.D. Pa. April 1, 2024 Gibson, J.), the court denied a Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss in a products liability case arising out of a motor vehicle accident.In…
The Varied Landscape of Tobacco and Cannabis Flavor Bans or Restrictions
The landscape of tobacco product and cannabis flavor bans or restrictions varies significantly across the country. In both industries, some states restrict all or some flavors in all types of products, while other states restrict all or some flavors in…
Comments on Recent Cases: May 2024
Image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosecution_of_Donald_Trump_in_New_York#/media/File:100_Centre_St_-_New_York_City_(48126525691).jpgPart of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I handle. Below, I share some thoughts on recent decisions.Court Limits Voting Rights Act This month, Litigation News published…
COURT OF APPEAL SUMMARIES (May 20 – May 24)
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Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of May 20, 2024.
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Attorney Spotlight – Adam J. Tutaj
Adam J. Tutaj is a shareholder of the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of business, tax and health law.
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I was born and raised outside of Baltimore, Maryland, before moving to Buffalo, NY…
FTC Noncompete Rule Risks a Wave of State AG Actions
Published in Law360 on May 23, 2024. © Copyright 2024, Portfolio Media, Inc., publisher of Law360. Reprinted here with permission.
On April 23, the FTC promulgated its final rule[1] banning noncompetes nationwide.[2]
While most commentary has focused on…
Summary Judgment Denied in Slip and Fall Case
In the case of Sanner v. Airbnb, Inc., No. 3:22-CV-00274 (M.D. Pa. March 29, 2024 Mehalchick, J.), the court denied a Motion for Summary Judgment in a wintry slip and fall case. The court found that the hills and…