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Vatican Tribunal Rejects Auditor’s Wrongful Termination Lawsuit, Exposes Pope Francis’ Financial Reforms

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ROME (AP) — The Vatican tribunal has dismissed a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by the Holy See’s former auditor general, shedding light on the dark side of Pope Francis’ financial reforms. Libero Milone and his late deputy had alleged that they were forced to resign in 2017 after being extorted by Vatican police. They claimed that they faced the risk of arrest and prosecution for their work investigating the Holy See’s finances. The tribunal’s decision, released on Wednesday, rejected their claims and ordered them to pay restitution. The main target of the lawsuit, the Vatican … Read more

Jury Seated for Trial of Mother in Oxford High School Shooting Case

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OXFORD, Mich. – The trial for Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, is set to begin after a jury was selected on Wednesday. The jury selection process began on Tuesday and concluded yesterday afternoon with the jury officially chosen. Opening statements are scheduled for Thursday, according to prosecutors and the defense team. Jennifer and her husband, James Crumbley, both face four counts of involuntary manslaughter charges. Originally, they were supposed to be tried together, but a judge granted their request for separate trials. The charges stem from the tragic shooting in … Read more

Future Implications of Key Legal Developments in 2023 Shaping Various Industries: From Rejecting Overly Ambitious PFAS Class Actions to Amendments of Federal Rule 702 on Expert Witness Testimony

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Harriss Beach Attorneys Abbie Eliasberg Fuchs, Daniel R. Strecker, and Alessandra G. Ash have analyzed key judicial holdings and legal developments in federal court and tort hotspots across the country that have impacted the industry in 2023 and may shape the years ahead. They have shared potential implications for future cases in regards to these topics: – The Sixth Circuit has rejected an overly ambitious PFAS class action. – The Hair Relaxer MDL is proceeding. – Illinois now permits punitive damages in wrongful death cases and has increased the availability of expedited trials. – California … Read more

New Jersey Sets the Bar with the First Comprehensive State Privacy Law of 2024

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Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has become the latest state to enact comprehensive privacy legislation, as Governor Phil Murphy signed SB 332 into law on January 16, 2024. This marks the 13th state privacy law in the United States and comes as federal privacy legislation remains uncertain. The new law, which will take effect on January 15, 2025, is expected to have a significant impact on organizations operating in the state. While many state privacy laws have followed the model set by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act … Read more