$63 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson for Asbestos in Baby Powder Linked to Cancer

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina jury has awarded over $63 million to a man who alleged his terminal lung cancer resulted from exposure to asbestos in Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder. The verdict also implicated beauty product maker American International Industries as a co-defendant in the legal battle. Michael Perry, the plaintiff, argued that daily exposure to Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder led to his terminal mesothelioma. The lawsuit, which was resolved in Richland Court, South Carolina, has spotlighted serious allegations against household-name consumer products. The Court of Common Pleas for the Fifth … Read more

Columbia University President Steps Down Amid Campus Protest Uproar

New York — Amid intensifying protests, Columbia University’s president has stepped down, marking a pivotal moment reflecting broader tensions within U.S. academia over diversity and freedom of speech. The resignation underscores a growing trend where university leadership is severely scrutinized for their handling of protests and ideological disputes on campus. Controversially, the criticism particularly focuses on law schools across the nation, where there is a perceived departure from traditional constitutional education toward curricula emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. This shift has sparked debates regarding the balance between progressive and conservative teachings in law education. Many … Read more

Yankee Legends Rally Behind Aaron Judge’s Historic Season; Praise His Dedication On and Off the Field

New York — As the Major League Baseball season progresses, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is shaping up for a record-breaking performance, captivating fans and baseball legends alike. During the festive Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium, revered former Yankees Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez expressed their admiration for Judge, who has rapidly become one of the key figures in baseball. Jeter, a Hall of Famer, couldn’t hide his amazement at Judge’s prowess on the field. “It’s just impressive,” he said, discussing the ease with which Judge has dominated this season. Jeter emphasized the … Read more

NBA Seeks to Dismiss Warner Bros. Discovery Lawsuit Over Media Rights Deal with Amazon Amid Breakup of Long-standing Turner Partnership

NEW YORK — The NBA has formally requested the New York Supreme Court to reject a lawsuit from Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that the media giant’s subsidiary, Turner Broadcasting System, did not meet the conditions necessary to match a competitive bid for league broadcasting rights. This legal conflict has emerged weeks after the NBA inked a substantial $76 billion media deal with Amazon Prime Video, Disney, and NBC, possibly ending its long-standing broadcast partnership with Turner that started in 1984. In a 28-page court document submitted on a recent Friday, along with supplementary filings, the … Read more