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Federal Appeals Court Overturns $223 Million Jury Award in Johnson & Johnson Talc-Related Cancer Case

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The federal appeals court has overturned a $223 million jury award in a case where New Jersey residents claimed they developed cancer from using Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products, according to reports and a recent ruling. The appellate division of the Superior Court of New Jersey stated that the scientific testimony linking J&J’s products to the cancers was improper and should not have been presented to the jurors. The panel explained that the experts for the plaintiffs failed to provide sufficient explanations for the facts or methods supporting their claims. Erik Haas, Worldwide Vice President … Read more

Judge Alex McVeagh Qualifies for Republican Primary in Race for Division III Circuit Court in Hamilton County

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Chattanooga, Tennessee – Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Alex McVeagh has officially qualified to run in the Republican primary election for the Division III Circuit Court race in Hamilton County. Accompanied by former District 29 State Rep. Joan Carter, as well as fellow judges Gary Starnes and Lila Statom, Judge McVeagh filed his nominating petition at the Hamilton County Election Commission. Expressing gratitude for the support he has received so far, Judge McVeagh said, “Today marks the next step in our race to be Hamilton County’s next Circuit Court Judge. I am humbled by … Read more

Supreme Court to Review Controversial Rulings on Homeless Encampments in Western US Cities

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Grants Pass, a city in southwest Oregon, has received support from California Governor Gavin Newsom, as well as other Democratic and Republican elected officials, in its appeal to the Supreme Court. The city is challenging lower-court rulings that have made it more difficult for cities in the western United States to regulate homelessness and prevent people from sleeping on the streets when there is a shortage of beds in homeless shelters. Rising housing costs and income inequality have contributed to a rise in homelessness in many cities. The decision by the Supreme Court to review … Read more

Columbus City Attorney Challenges Ohio Supreme Court to Uphold Cities’ Right to Enact Reasonable Gun Laws

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein has submitted a filing to the Ohio Supreme Court, urging them to address the issue of cities having the power to enact and enforce reasonable gun laws. Klein believes that it is the responsibility of individuals to protect the Second Amendment while also recognizing their duty to ensure responsible gun ownership. The call for action comes in response to the alarming increase in gun-related homicides in Columbus. In the past year alone, the city witnessed 149 homicides, a figure that surpasses the previous year by 10 cases. … Read more