Collaboration

Gina Carano Settles Lawsuit with Disney, Hints at Future Collaboration After ‘Mandalorian’ Controversy

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LOS ANGELES — Gina Carano has reached a settlement in her legal dispute with Disney and Lucasfilm following her termination from the “Star Wars” franchise’s popular series, “The Mandalorian.” The specific details of the settlement remain confidential. Carano, known for her role as Cara Dune in the series, was dismissed in February 2021 after making controversial statements comparing the experience of being a Republican in America to that of Jews during the Holocaust. Lucasfilm responded by denouncing her comments, stating that they “denigrated people based on their cultural and religious identities.” In February 2024, Carano … Read more

J&J Reaches Historic $8 Billion Talc Settlement in Collaboration with Mass-Tort Experts

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Johnson & Johnson has reached a settlement agreement totaling $8 billion concerning allegations that its talc-based products contributed to cancer among users. The deal, announced this week, involves collaboration with mass-tort lawyers specializing in such cases, aiming to resolve thousands of lawsuits against the company. This substantial financial arrangement is part of Johnson & Johnson’s strategy to address ongoing legal challenges and claims surrounding its talc products. The lawsuits, which have persisted for years, allege that the company failed to sufficiently warn consumers about the potential risks associated with talc exposure. The settlement process will … Read more

EMPRENdayMIENTO Festival: Catalyzing the Future of Law Through Innovation and Collaboration in Madrid

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Madrid, Spain – The Madrid Bar Association will host its inaugural “EMPRENdayMIENTO” festival on May 23, aiming to inspire legal professionals and entrepreneurs to explore innovative avenues within the legal landscape. Under the theme “Entrepreneuring the law of the future,” the event is designed to be a gathering place for legal innovators, seasoned entrepreneurs, and practitioners to engage in a variety of interactive activities, including presentations, workshops, competitions, and networking opportunities. The festival is spearheaded by Abogacía Joven ICAM, which envisions it as an annual platform encouraging participants to launch legal projects while embracing digital … Read more

NYC Judge Blocks Rikers Island Collaboration With Federal Immigration Agents Amid Legal and Political Turmoil

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NEW YORK — A state judge has issued a temporary order preventing New York City Mayor Eric Adams from allowing federal immigration officials to set up operations at the Rikers Island jail complex. The directive was handed down Monday by Judge Mary Rosado, who scheduled a hearing for later this week to further assess the situation. The lawsuit prompting Rosado’s decision was filed by the New York City Council following an April 8 executive order from Mayor Adams. The order would have permitted federal law enforcement and immigration agents to maintain an office at Rikers, … Read more