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"Legal Storm Brewing: Fluoride and Food Dyes at the Center of America’s Next Mass Tort Showdown"

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ARLINGTON, Texas — A new frontier in mass tort litigation is emerging, with a focus on household products found in pantries and bathrooms across the United States. The safety of fluoride and artificial food dyes, previously subjects of ongoing scientific discussions, is now attracting legal scrutiny following recent announcements from state officials. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated two significant consumer protection investigations, targeting the marketing practices of toothpaste containing fluoride and processed snacks with petroleum-based food dyes. The allegations suggest that companies may have misled consumers by advertising fluoride toothpaste as “safe” for … Read more

"Spring 2025 PBM Policy Update: Transparency Initiatives and State-Level Action Redefine the Landscape"

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Washington, D.C. – Podcast host Bridgette Keller and policy associate David Gilboa recently discussed crucial developments in the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) sector during the Spring 2025 PBM Policy and Legislative Update. Their conversation highlighted key federal and state legislative activities that are influencing the operational landscape for PBMs this season. Among the most significant federal proposals is the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2025, which aims to eliminate spread pricing and mandates full disclosure of rebates and fees between PBMs and stakeholders. Alongside it, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act is calling … Read more

Greenpeace Challenges $667M Jury Award in High-Stakes Dakota Access Pipeline Case

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BISMARCK, N.D. – Greenpeace has filed a motion to reduce a jury’s substantial award of $667 million in a recent trial concerning the Dakota Access Pipeline, arguing that the damages are excessively high. The case emerged from events that unfolded during the pipeline’s construction, which sparked significant controversies and protests. The jury’s decision to impose such a hefty financial penalty came in response to claims filed by Energy Transfer Partners, the company behind the pipeline. This decision was intended to address losses the company allegedly suffered due to direct actions taken by Greenpeace activists. The … Read more

PRA Elevates Diogo Freitas to Partner, Bolstering Real Estate Expertise and Growth in Madeira

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Funchal, Madeira — PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados has announced the promotion of Diogo Freitas to partner at the firm, underscoring its commitment to internal development and growth within the legal sector. Freitas, who joined PRA in 2023, has focused on real estate law and has been instrumental in enhancing the firm’s influence in the region. Chairman Pedro Raposo expressed strong support for Freitas’s new role, highlighting his consistent efforts and the significant contributions he has made since joining the firm. “The elevation of Diogo to partner is a logical progression,” Raposo stated, … Read more