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5 Emerging Trends in Products Liability & Mass Torts: AI, Public Nuisance, Right to Repair, PFAS Claims, Expert Testimony

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Houston, TX – The landscape of products liability and mass torts is set to undergo significant changes in the coming years. Here are five key trends to watch in this legal arena: Firstly, the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) may lead to the emergence of mass tort claims related to defective product design or defective code. As AI becomes more prevalent in various industries, the potential for legal challenges based on AI-related issues is growing. Secondly, the use of Public Nuisance as a means of assigning liability in mass torts is on the rise. … Read more

Burien Faces Lawsuit Over Controversial Public Camping Ban: Residents Fight for Their Rights

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BURIN, Wash. – A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Burien in King County Superior Court over its public camping ban. The lawsuit was brought by the Northwest Justice Project on behalf of three unhoused Burien residents and the Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness. The complaint argues that Ordinance 818, which prohibits camping on public property between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., unfairly targets and displaces unhoused individuals. According to the lawsuit, Elizabeth and Alex Hale, who are plaintiffs in the case, were among the many people who found refuge in a … Read more

California Gun Owners Face Legal Battle Over New Law Restricting Carry in Public Places

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Los Angeles, California – Gun owners in California are now prohibited from carrying firearms into various public places, such as amusement parks, museums, churches, zoos, banks, and public parks, regardless of whether they have a concealed carry permit. This comes as a new law recently went into effect in the state, but its legitimacy is currently being challenged in the courts. Last month, a U.S. district judge blocked the law, deeming it “repugnant to the Second Amendment.” However, a federal appeals court has temporarily lifted this block, allowing the law to proceed for the time … Read more