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Former WWE Executive John Laurinaitis Settles Allegations and Agrees to Testify Against Vince McMahon in Ongoing Lawsuit

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Hartford, Conn. — John Laurinaitis, a former executive with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), has settled a lawsuit with a former employee who accused him of sexual assault. As part of the agreement, Laurinaitis will provide evidence to support her ongoing case against Vince McMahon, the former WWE CEO embroiled in multiple allegations of misconduct. Laurinaitis, previously listed as a co-defendant in a lawsuit against McMahon alleging sexual assault, trafficking, and physical abuse, has been dismissed from that suit following this confidential settlement with Janel Grant, the plaintiff. A motion filed in U.S. District Court in … Read more

Walgreens Agrees to $300 Million Settlement Over DOJ Allegations of Prescription Misconduct

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CHICAGO — In a substantial legal development, Walgreens has agreed to pay $300 million plus 4 percent interest to settle allegations by the Department of Justice regarding questionable dispensing procedures and fraudulent practices. This settlement, disclosed on April 21 by the DOJ and filed at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, does not hold Walgreens directly liable for the opioid crisis, but accuses the pharmacy giant of causing “severe and concrete harm.” Under the terms of the settlement, should Walgreens be acquired or absorbed by another entity before the end … Read more

Northwestern University Agrees to Settlement in Football Team Hazing Lawsuit

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Evanston, Ill. – Northwestern University announced it will settle a lawsuit which accused its football program of fostering a culture wherein hazing was allegedly prevalent. The decision marks a critical moment for the prestigious institution, indicating a move towards rectifying alleged systemic issues within its athletic department. The lawsuit, initiated by a former player, claimed that he and others were subjected to repeated harassment and degrading incidents by teammates, allegedly encouraged by the team’s environment. These allegations brought to light serious concerns about the practices within collegiate sports programs, prompting calls for wider reforms. As … Read more

Google Agrees to $100 Million Settlement in Decade-Old AdWords Lawsuit Over Regional Ad Charges

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San Francisco — A long-standing legal battle involving Google and its once-prominent advertising service, formerly known as Adwords, is nearing conclusion with a proposed settlement of $100 million. The lawsuit, dating back to 2011, challenged Google’s practice of charging advertisers for ad clicks originating from users outside the specified target regions of the advertisers. The class action suit, fraught with a comprehensive discovery process that entailed the examination of over 910,000 pages of documents starting in 2013, is reaching its climax as the parties await judicial approval of the settlement. This legal resolution, assuming court … Read more