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House Democrats, Led by Rep. Carbajal, Introduce Bill to Prevent Federal Abortion Ban Under Comstock Act

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Washington — In a straightforward legislative move, Representative Salud Carbajal, together with a coalition of nearly 100 Democratic colleagues from the House, has introduced a bill aimed at dismantling a long-standing but outdated federal law, potentially thwarting efforts to establish a federal ban on abortion. This legislation, known comprehensively as the Stop Comstock Act, redirects from using the 1873 Comstock Act as a basis for such restrictive measures. Originally, the Comstock laws sought to regulate morality by prohibiting the mailing of “obscene, lewd, or lascivious” materials, which during that era included contraception and abortion-related items. … Read more

U.S. Navy Veteran Files Lawsuit Claiming Firefighting Foam Led to Cancer Diagnosis

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WASHINGTON — A naval veteran based in Georgia has launched a lawsuit after being diagnosed with kidney cancer, which he attributes to his exposure to firefighting foam containing toxic chemicals. This case adds to the growing litigation concerning aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), widely used in military and firefighting contexts. The plaintiff, a longtime firefighter at Memphis Naval Station in Tennessee, claims that his cancer was caused by extended interaction with PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) present in the AFFF foam and firefighting gear he used regularly. PFAS chemicals are known for their resistance to heat … Read more

Star-Studded Jury Led by Isabelle Huppert Set to Shine at the 81st Venice Film Festival

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Venice, Italy – This year’s Venice Film Festival is set to captivate audiences with a star-studded international jury, expertly curated by French actress and appointed president Isabelle Huppert. Well-known for its prestigious awards and glamorous presentations, the festival promises another year of cinematic excellence from August 28 to September 7. The jury boasts an impressive lineup of directors who will navigate the delicate task of awarding the film industry’s coveted prizes. Among them are James Gray, known for “Ad Astra”, Andrew Haigh with his recent success “All of Us Strangers”, and Agnieszka Holland of “Green … Read more

Seoul Semiconductor Takes Legal Action Against Amazon for Patent Infringement, Seeking Injunction on Sales of LED Products

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SEOUL, South Korea– Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (SSC), a global leader in LED products and technology, has taken legal action against retail giant Amazon. The company filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the European Unified Patent Court, seeking an injunction to stop the sale of infringing products. Over the past five years, SSC and its affiliates have successfully obtained 15 permanent injunctions for patent infringement in courts across the United States, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. However, the company found that filing lawsuits in individual countries was not the most efficient way to enforce patents … Read more