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Why Are People Filing Ozempic Lawsuits?

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Ozempic is a weekly injection intended for type 2 diabetes treatment in adults. Its active ingredient is semaglutide, which mimics GLP-1, a hormone that occurs naturally in the gastrointestinal system. Ozempic is designed...
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What Is a Mass Tort?

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A mass tort case handles many plaintiffs who suffered similar injuries from the same circumstance or incident. It can cover a few dozen to tens of thousands of plaintiffs in...
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Why Are There So Many Asbestos Lawsuits?

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In the 1990s, asbestos was widely used in the United States because of its heat and fire-resistance properties. Many companies mined, produced, and used asbestos. However, when the health risks...
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What Is a Class Action Suit?

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If you are part of a large group of people who have been injured by the actions of another party, one of the best ways to defend your rights is...
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Are Class Actions and Mass Torts the Same?

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You may have heard "mass tort" or "class action" before and wondered: are they the same thing? Though class actions and mass torts are similar, they are actually distinct case...
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The Story Behind Risperdal

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Risperdal was developed by Johnson & Johnson and has been on the market for over 20 years. During that time, countless people have been hurt by the side effects of...
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Beasley v. O’Reilly Auto Parts: Case Decision

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In a recent case called Beasley v. O'Reilly Auto Parts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit declared that to file a lawsuit for failure to accommodate...
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SCOTUS – EXPRESSIVE SERVICES DECISION

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The delicate balance between religious freedom, free speech rights, and laws governing public accommodations has come to light as a result of the Supreme Court's decision in 303 Creative, LLC v....
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SCOTUS – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

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The Supreme Court of the United States recently struck down nearly all forms of affirmative action by colleges and universities as unlawful under the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. While...
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SCOTUS – RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION RULING

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In a groundbreaking unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court redefined an employer's duty to accommodate religious beliefs and practices under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The case, Groff...