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Texas Proxy Advisors Win Initial Legal Battle as Judge Halts Controversial SB 2337 Enforcement

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AUSTIN, Texas — A recent ruling has temporarily halted the enforcement of a Texas law that introduced new regulations for proxy advisors, specifically those recommending votes based on non-financial factors. This law, known as Senate Bill 2337, is designed to bring more transparency to proxy advisory firms’ recommendations. Last week, U.S. District Judge Alan Albright granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Texas Attorney General from enforcing the law against two major proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis. The ruling allows the case to progress to trial, which is scheduled for February … Read more

Colorado Jury Awards $21 Million to Paralysis Victim After Ski Lift Accident, Challenging Resort Liability Protections

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A jury in Brighton, Colorado, awarded $21 million to Annie Miller, who was left paralyzed after a fall from a ski lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort three years ago. The decision follows a significant ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court over a year prior, which found that liability waivers cannot shield ski resorts in cases where they violate state laws or safety regulations. This ruling facilitated Miller’s lawsuit and may have implications for future claims against ski resorts. Miller’s legal representative, Brian Aleinikoff, noted that the verdict could create opportunities for skiers to hold … Read more

Court Rules Against Whistleblower in AbbVie Case: Regulatory Concerns Fall Short of False Claims Act Protection

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Lewis against AbbVie Inc., previously known as Allergan. The court found that Lewis’s claims did not meet the necessary criteria under the False Claims Act, which addresses fraud against government programs. The case, officially designated as 24-3121, was initiated by Lewis in response to concerns he raised internally regarding AbbVie’s regulatory practices. However, the appeals court determined that these communications did not demonstrate any allegations of fraud, which is a key component for … Read more

Man Receives 20-Year Sentence for 2019 Burlington Homicide Amid Ongoing Federal Crimes

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BURLINGTON, Vt. — A man connected to a deadly shooting incident in Burlington in 2019 has been sentenced to two decades in prison. Alfred Wisher, who pleaded guilty in connection with the death of Khyann Jones, received his sentence from Vermont Superior Court Judge John Pacht on Thursday. Wisher’s plea deal, a significant resolution in the case, had faced scrutiny as he sought to have it overturned earlier this week. However, Judge Pacht upheld the plea agreement, confirming the 20-year prison term for Wisher. In addition to the state sentence, Wisher is already serving a … Read more