Legal

Mexico Enacts Pioneering Personal Data Protection Law: Expands Rights for Individuals and Legal Entities Alike

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Mexico City, Mexico – A significant legislative change in Mexico came into effect on March 21, 2025, with the enforcement of the Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (FLPPD). This new law, which was published just a day before its enactment, introduces critical alterations that reshape the privacy landscape in Mexico, particularly concerning how private entities handle personal data. One of the most groundbreaking reforms is the dissolution of the National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information and Protection of Personal Data. The oversight responsibilities previously held by this … Read more

Suge Knight Faces Legal Setback as Lawyer Seeks Exit Before Civil Retrial Over 2015 Fatal Incident

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Los Angeles — In a surprising twist that emerged just weeks before a significant civil trial, Suge Knight, the former rap mogul, expressed astonishment during a court session when he learned via teleconference from a San Diego prison that his longtime attorney, David Kenner, had sought to withdraw from representing him. The hearing, conducted over a phone line, became a critical prelude to the re-trial scheduled for April 7, concerning the 2015 death of Compton businessman Terry Carter. Knight, visibly unsettled by the development, told the court that he was eager to proceed with the … Read more

Karen Read’s High-Profile Retrial Progresses Amid Legal Challenges on Protest Restrictions

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DEDHAM, Mass. — The retrial of Karen Read, facing charges from a 2022 incident, continued Thursday as jury selection entered its third day with seven jurors already chosen. The process at Norfolk Superior Court, overseen by Judge Beverly Cannone, has involved rigorous vetting, with nearly 200 prospective jurors interviewed since Tuesday. The jury roster so far includes four men and three women selected over the concerted two-day effort, with considerations underway to fill a total of 12 seats, including four alternate jurors. Cannone advised the prospective jurors of a significant commitment, predicting the trial may … Read more

Florida’s Legal Landscape Transforms Amid Surge in Class Actions and Mass Tort Cases

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida stands as a critical battleground for class actions and mass tort claims, a status nurtured by its considerable population—the third largest in the nation—and historically plaintiff-friendly legislation and court rulings. However, recent trends indicate a reversal in this inclination, driven largely by Republican legislative and governance efforts. Class action lawsuits in the state span a range of issues, from deceptive advertising claims to discrepancies in product sizes, while mass tort claims frequently arise from varying individual damages from shared grievances, notably in drug reactions and defective products. In 2023, spending on … Read more