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Trump Walks Out of Defamation Trial Amidst Closing Statements, Jury Begins Deliberations

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NEW YORK — Jury deliberations have begun in the defamation damages trial involving writer E. Jean Carroll and former President Donald Trump. The trial has been filled with courtroom drama, including an incident where Trump walked out of the courtroom temporarily during closing statements. Carroll’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, argued in her closing that her client is seeking relief from Trump’s relentless attacks. Last year, Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages for battery and defamation, but Kaplan claims this verdict did not deter Trump from continuing to disparage Carroll. During the trial, Kaplan accused Trump … Read more

Massive Lawsuit Unveils Charleston Chemical Plant’s Alleged Intentional Exposure of Workers to Dangerous Mercury Levels

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Charleston, Tennessee – A chemical plant in Charleston, Tennessee is facing a lawsuit alleging that it knowingly exposed more than a hundred workers and their family members to hazardous levels of mercury. The lawsuit, described as a ‘mass tort’, was filed this week by over 150 plaintiffs, with the expectation that the number will surpass 200. The plant in question is operated by Olin Chlor-Alkali. The lawsuit claims that the company’s Charleston site used the mercury cell method, which involved the recirculation of elemental mercury. According to the lawsuit, this process potentially exposed employees and … Read more

Minnesota Implements New Employment Laws for 2024: What Employers Need to Know

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – As the calendar turned to January 1, 2024, Minnesota saw the implementation of several new employment laws. These laws, which were passed during the 2023 legislative session, bring significant changes for employers with workers in the state. In this White Paper, we delve into the intricacies of the modifications that employers must adhere to going forward. Chief among them are the restrictions on inquiring into job applicants’ pay history and the obligation to provide sick and safe leave to employees. Taking immediate action in the form of updating hiring and sick leave … Read more

Affecting Drama ‘In the Summers’ and Intimate Documentary ‘Porcelain War’ Take Top Honors at 40th Sundance Film Festival

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PARK CITY, Utah – “In the Summers,” an emotive, multi-year drama that explores the complexities of a parent-child relationship, emerged as the winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 40th Sundance Film Festival. The festival’s top documentary honor was bestowed upon “Porcelain War,” a film centered around a Ukrainian couple who create intricately painted ceramics amidst the turmoil of war. Both films marked the directorial debuts of their respective filmmakers. Directed and written by Alessandra Lacorazza, “In the Summers” chronicles the imperfect journey of a father and his daughters over nearly two decades. Lacorazza’s … Read more