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Dangerous winter storms and widespread power outages can increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Improper use of generators, heaters, and other household items raises serious safety and legal concerns.
The first youth social media addiction lawsuit began jury selection on January 27. The outcome of the case is widely anticipated, as over 2,200 cases in the federal MDL are set for trial in June.
Legal challenges submitted by East Coast wind farm developers following the Trump administration's stop-work order prevail in initial court hearings. Construction is allowed to resume at four of the five affected projects.
The Supreme Court has agreed to review Bayer’s Roundup appeal, taking up a key question about whether EPA-approved labels block state failure-to-warn lawsuits tied to cancer claims.
A group of plaintiffs challenged the $2.46 billion settlement plan for the Boy Scouts sex abuse lawsuits, but the U.S. Supreme Court denied their request for review.
Major changes to the CDC’s childhood vaccine schedule are reshaping pediatric care, prompting questions from parents, pushback from pediatricians, and new considerations for healthcare providers and public health policy.
Semi- and fully autonomous vehicle accidents have caused serious and fatal injuries. In some cases, injured victims may hold car manufacturers accountable through a product liability lawsuit.
Atmospheric river over Christmas in California left a trail of devastation, and more rain is expected into the new year. Homeowners without flood insurance are at risk of significant losses amid worsening weather events.
Scooter accidents have skyrocketed in the US. If you gift or receive an e-scooter, know your state and local laws, wear a helmet, and make yourself visible to reduce the risk of injury and legal liability.
A federal lawsuit filed after a prolonged detention at Houston’s international airport is challenging whether U.S. Customs and Border Protection can search phones and laptops without a warrant, raising new Fourth Amendment questions in the digital age.
Only a small fraction of cases ever reach the U.S. Supreme Court. This article breaks down how cases move from trial courts to cert petitions, what justices look for when choosing cases, and why most review requests are denied.
