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Lawsuits Jan 14, 2016

Workers’ Compensation: “Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act” a Corporate Giveaway

“Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act” a Corporate Giveaway The following is a statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) CEO Linda Lipsen in response to the U.S. House of Representatives passing H.R. 1927, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act justice.org. : “If I said Congress was …

Lawsuits Jan 14, 2016

Spotify Hit With Second Songwriter Lawsuit in Two Weeks

Another songwriter has sued streaming music service Spotify — accusing the company of “wholesale copyright infringement” — in an escalation of the ongoing battle over online royalties and licensing. A complaint filed Friday on behalf of Newburyport, Mass.-based artist Melissa Ferrick accused the digital music giant of using her music without properly licensing her work, marking the second …

Lawsuits Jan 14, 2016

Chipotle Faces Uphill Battle to Win Back Reputation After E Coli Outbreak

“I don’t care,” Anna said, as she screwed up a brown paper bag that had contained a steak and black bean Chipotle burrito. “If I die, I die.” Anna, who had wolfed down her lunch in a Manhattan branch of the fast food chain, said she would continue to visit Chipotle at least twice a week despite the Mexican grill chain having been struck by outbreaks of E coli and norovirus that left more than …

Lawsuits Jan 14, 2016

Why the Self-Employed Will Finally Have a Bigger Voice in 2016

2015 has been the year that the on-demand economy became entrenched in our daily lives. From delivery, transportation and household errands, to professional services and consulting, the on-demand economy has been broadly adopted, especially in urban centers. 2015 has also seen the rise of an important debate about how best to support people working on-demand jobs.

Lawsuits Jan 14, 2016

Goldman, JPMorgan, Glencore Defeat U.S. Lawsuit Over Zinc Prices

A U.S. judge on Thursday dismissed a private antitrust lawsuit in which zinc purchasers accused affiliates of Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N), JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) and Glencore Plc (GLEN.L) of conspiring to drive up the metal’s price. In an 87-page decision, U.S. District Judge Katherine Forrest in Manhattan said purchasers failed to show that the defendants artificially inflated zinc …

Lawsuits Jan 14, 2016

Landmark Settlement Protects American Muslims From Discriminatory NYPD Surveillance

NEW YORK — In a landmark settlement announced today, the New York City Police Department has agreed to reforms designed to protect New York Muslims and others from discriminatory and unjustified surveillance. As a further safeguard, the settlement installs a civilian representative within the NYPD to act as a check on investigations involving political or religious activity. The settlement was …

Lawsuits Jan 14, 2016

Flint Water Crisis: Michigan Governor Apologizes

The governor said he wants tangible measures, such as additional testing and filters for the Flint community, but also long-term solutions to provide health care for those who were affected by the lead in the water. He apologized for the crisis, calling it an “unfortunate situation.” Mayor Weaver said the state will form a partnership with the city of Flint not just to resolve the issue of the …

Lawsuits Jan 14, 2016

The “White-Slaver” Awakens: It’s Not Disney to Whom George Lucas Should Be Apologizing

George Lucas ended his 2015 in controversy, describing Disney—owners of the Star Wars franchise—as “white slavers” . He quickly apologized. To Disney.

Lawsuits Jan 14, 2016

Fitbit CEO Talks Wearables and What We May Track in the Future

James Park, Fitbit CEO In the six years since Fitbit began selling its first fitness tracker, a $100 clip-on device that used a growing flower on its tiny display to indicate how active you’d been, the market for wearable gadgets has changed tremendously. Companies large and small have flooded the market with all kinds of fitness trackers, smart watches, and other wearable devices. According to …

Lawsuits Jan 14, 2016

Fitbit Being Sued for Faulty Heart Rate Tracking

Fitbit, the popular brand of fitness trackers, is facing a class-action lawsuit over faulty heart rate monitor results. According to Engadget, the devices’ problems occurred with inaccurate and dangerously low BPM numbers. The devices were Fitbit’s wrist-based heart monitors, “Charge HR” and “Surge,” which are sold for around $150 and $250, respectively, and are advertised as continuously and …