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Lawsuit Dismissed: Federal Judge Upholds Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana Advertising Restrictions

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JACKSON, Miss. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the owner of a medical marijuana dispensary in Mississippi who claimed that state regulations prohibiting advertising in most media amounted to censorship. U.S. District Judge Michael P. Mills ruled that since marijuana possession is still illegal under federal law, it is not considered a “lawful activity” and therefore does not receive constitutional protections for commercial speech. The owner of Tru Source Medical Cannabis, Clarence Cocroft II, opened his dispensary in Olive Branch following Mississippi’s legalization of medical marijuana for people with debilitating conditions … Read more

Sophie Turner’s Lawsuit Dismissed: Joe Jonas Keeps Custody of Children Following Split

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New York, NY – A New York judge has dismissed actor Sophie Turner’s lawsuit against pop star Joe Jonas, demanding the return of their two children to England. Turner, known for her role in “Game of Thrones,” and Jonas, who were once a beloved couple in Hollywood, announced their separation on September 6 after four years of marriage. Since then, a custody battle has ensued over the couple’s young children born in 2020 and 2022. Turner took legal action in September, filing a lawsuit against Jonas in the U.S. District Court for Southern New York. … Read more

Class Action Lawsuit Against Estee Lauder’s Virtual “Try-On” Tool Dismissed, Raises Questions on Biometric Privacy Protection

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Chicago, Illinois – A proposed class action lawsuit against Estee Lauder, accusing the beauty company of violating Illinois’ biometric privacy law with its virtual “try-on” tool, has been dismissed by U.S. District Judge Lindsay Jenkins. The lawsuit alleged that Estee Lauder, along with its subsidiary brands like Bobbi Brown, Smashbox, and Too Faced, collected facial scans without obtaining proper consent. The legal action also involved Perfect Corp, the Taiwanese company responsible for developing the technology behind the virtual try-on tool. Judge Jenkins ruled that the plaintiffs failed to provide evidence that Estee Lauder could link … Read more

Trader Joe’s Trademark Complaint Against Union Brutally Dismissed by Judge: A Twisted Outcome

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BELLEFONTE, PA – A federal judge in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, has dismissed a trademark complaint filed by Trader Joe’s against a union in a ruling that was described as “brutal” by legal experts. The grocery chain had accused the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) of infringing on its brand by using a similar design for its promotional materials. However, Judge John Thomas dismissed the claim, stating that Trader Joe’s had failed to provide sufficient evidence to support its allegations. The lawsuit centered around the use of the phrase “BUCK A SNIP” by the UFCW, which … Read more