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Louisiana Rings in 2025 with Sweeping Changes to State Laws Affecting Unemployment, Voting, and THC Regulation

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Baton Rouge, La. – Louisiana residents are starting the new year with multiple laws that are set to change the landscapes of employment, voting, and consumer products. Among these, significant amendments have been made to unemployment benefits, voting requirements, as well as THC and CBD regulations. In a considerable revision to unemployment welfare, recipients will now be eligible for benefits for a maximum of 12 weeks, a cut from the previous provision of 26 weeks. Proponents argue that this change will encourage quicker workforce reentry. However, critics, including the group Invest in Louisiana, argue that … Read more

T.I. and Tiny Harris Win $17.8 Million in Doll Trademark Case, Court Denies Additional $53 Million in Punitive Damages

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Santa Ana, California — A recent legal battle involving rapper T.I. Harris and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris against the toy maker MGA Entertainment concluded with the couple being awarded $17.8 million but denied additional punitive damages sought in the case. The dispute centered on accusations that MGA Entertainment had infringed on the trademark of the OMG Girlz, a music group affiliated with the Harris family, by creating dolls that were strikingly similar. The legal victory secured by T.I. and Tiny Harris represents the profits MGA earned from seven distinct doll designs. However, U.S. District … Read more

Tether and Bitfinex Announce New General Counsel as Veteran Lawyer Retires

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Tether, a prominent stablecoin issuer, and its sibling company, the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, have announced a significant change in their legal department following the planned retirement of their long-serving top lawyer. An experienced in-house attorney from either Tether or Bitfinex, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, will step into the role of general counsel to manage legal affairs, marking a critical transition for the firms involved in the ever-evolving crypto market. The outgoing general counsel, who had been with the company for over a decade, played a pivotal role in navigating the complex legal … Read more

Family Urges Court to Shield Children from Testifying in Case of Mother’s Tragic Shooting

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Flint, Michigan — In a recent court hearing, an attorney representing Steven Wheeler expressed strong opposition to having either of the young boys testify about the tragic incident that left their mother severely injured. The lawyer, Noel Erinjeri, emphasized the potential psychological damage testifying could inflict on the children, who are already grappling with the aftermath of witnessing their mother being shot multiple times. Erinjeri, addressing the court, underscored the children’s family’s unanimous agreement on this matter, highlighting their primary concern for the well-being and mental health of the boys in the wake of such … Read more