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After a tank failed, a California-based fertility clinic was confronted with a class action lawsuit due to damage to the eggs of potentially hundreds of clients. A San Francisco woman, who was assured that her eggs would remain… Read More
A Texas ban on âsanctuary cities,â which threatens sheriffs, police chiefs and other officials with jail time and removal from office if they do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities, can take effect while legal challenges proceed, an… Read More
The 202-year-old gun manufacturer Remington is not disclosing whether a pending bankruptcy filing will jeopardize a class action settlement involving its Model 700 bolt-action rifle. âNeither Remington nor its attorneys responded to multiple emails about whether the company… Read More
In a major immigration case, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Jennings v. Rodriguez, a class action lawsuit challenging the federal governmentâs practice of jailing immigrants while they litigate their deportation cases. It ruled that detainees… Read More
Those convicted of marijuana-related infractions could receive a clean slate in California, based on a trend in some jurisdictions. âThousands of people with misdemeanor convictions for marijuana possession dating back 40 years will have their criminal records cleared,… Read More
