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Court of Appeals Ruling Sets Precedent, Limiting Use of Bankruptcy for Litigation Shielding

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Philadelphia, PA – The Third Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a decision today that could significantly impact future bankruptcy filings. The court ordered the dismissal of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case filed by LTL Management LLC, an affiliate of Johnson & Johnson. LTL had filed for bankruptcy after completing a divisional merger, which left it with the responsibility of managing Johnson & Johnson’s talc liabilities. They sought bankruptcy protection along with an injunction to shield Johnson & Johnson and its other affiliates from ongoing talc litigation. However, an Official Committee of Talc Claimants and … Read more

Supreme Court to Debate Legality of Texas Law Limiting Social Media Content Removals: A Potential Game Changer for Online Speech

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Austin, Texas – The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Monday to determine the constitutionality of a Texas law that prohibits social media companies from removing posts or accounts based on viewpoint. This unprecedented regulation has sparked a legal battle between Reddit and the state of Texas after a user filed a lawsuit against the popular online discussion board for kicking him out for using a pejorative term insulting a person’s masculinity. The outcome of this case, along with a related Florida law that prohibits platforms from suspending political candidates’ or media … Read more

Israeli Supreme Court Invalidates Controversial Law Limiting Judicial Review, Reinforces Democratic Principles

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The Israeli Supreme Court has invalidated a controversial law that restricted the review of government policies for “reasonableness.” The law, which aimed to weaken the independence of the judiciary and other gatekeepers, was met with significant opposition and protests throughout the country. The court’s decision marks a landmark ruling on the limits of the Knesset as a constituent assembly and its authority to enact basic laws. Israel has experienced a tumultuous year, with internal and external conflicts pushing the country to its limits. The October 7 attack by Hamas, which targeted Israel as a Jewish … Read more