Promotions

Flint Troopers Sue Michigan State Police, Claim Promotions Rigged in Favor of Select Few

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FLINT, Mich. — A lawsuit has been lodged against the Michigan State Police (MSP) and former staff members, alleging misconduct in the promotion system at the Flint Post. Five troopers assert that they were passed over for promotions in favor of select individuals between 2019 and 2023. The plaintiffs, seeking $25,000 in damages, contend that had they received the promotions at the appropriate time, they would now hold higher-ranking positions within the department. “Their careers took a significant hit,” said their attorney. Filed in the Michigan Court of Claims, the lawsuit charges that the promotion … Read more

Linklaters Strengthens Latin American Practice with Key Promotions in Washington, DC and Mexico Team

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Washington, D.C. — Linklaters, a leading international law firm, has significantly strengthened its position in Latin America by promoting key personnel within its ranks. The firm announced the elevation of one of its Washington, D.C.-based lawyers to partner, alongside the promotion of the associate who heads its Mexico desk to the role of counsel. This strategic enhancement of the firm’s Latin American group comes as Linklaters continues to focus on expanding its influence and capabilities across the region. These promotions are part of a broader initiative to deepen the firm’s expertise in Latin American legal … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Subsidiary Fined $1.64 Billion Over Misleading HIV Drug Promotions

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Philadelphia, PA – A U.S. jury has ruled against a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, ordering the pharmaceutical giant to pay $1.64 billion in a landmark case that accuses the company of misleading marketing practices related to its HIV treatments. This verdict marks one of the largest in a series of legal challenges faced by the company. The case revolved around the allegations that Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, engaged in false and misleading promotion of its drugs used to treat HIV. The lawsuit claimed that the company failed to adequately warn patients … Read more

Judge Orders Beloit School District to Release Email List Used for Referendum Promotions, Highlights Public Record Transparency

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Beloit, WI – In a recent legal decision, a Rock County judge ordered the School District of Beloit to provide access to an email distribution list it had used to disseminate information about its $33 million referendum proposals. The judicial directive comes as a part of increasing efforts towards enhancing transparency in the use of public resources for electoral campaigns. The controversy began when Beloit resident MaryAnn Sveom’s attempt to obtain the email list was rebuffed by the district in April 2023. Sveom’s request was anchored in a precedent set by a similar situation in … Read more