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Appeals Court Raises Questions about Dismissal of Local Groups’ Petition for PFAS Testing, Uncertainty Looms

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Wilmington, North Carolina – A recent ruling by the Appeals Court has raised doubts about a district judge’s decision to dismiss a petition for PFAS testing submitted by local advocacy groups. The dismissal has ignited concerns among community members who have long pushed for comprehensive testing of these potentially harmful substances in their environment. The petition was filed by several local groups in an effort to compel the authorities to conduct extensive testing for PFAS, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are man-made chemicals commonly found in products such as non-stick cookware, firefighting … Read more

Legal and Moral Questions Arise Over Postnuptial Agreement Involving $100,000 Gift from In-Laws in New York State

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New York, NY – A woman who received $100,000 from her parents-in-law as a gift toward the purchase of a house wants to know if signing a document declaring the funds as “separate property” would hold up in the event of a divorce. The woman, who signed the document on the day of the closing with the family lawyer as the notary, is questioning the legal standing of this agreement in New York State. According to legal experts, the circumstances surrounding the signing of the postnuptial agreement should be examined. While the woman states that … Read more

Texas Senate Candidate Backed by State GOP Leaders Allowed to Continue Campaigning Amid Eligibility Questions

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Austin, Texas – A Texas Senate candidate backed by state GOP leaders has received mixed news regarding his eligibility to campaign. A judge has allowed Brent Hagenbuch to continue his campaign, but has also refused to dismiss a case questioning his residency, allowing it to proceed before the March primary. Hagenbuch, who has the support of Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, has been facing allegations that he did not meet the residency requirement when filing for the office. The ruling came from Judge Lee Gabriel in a lawsuit filed by Hagenbuch’s opponent, … Read more

Landmark Hearing Begins as Plaintiffs Allege Cancer Caused by Zantac, Raising Validity Questions for Popular Heartburn Medication

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Wilmington, Delaware – A Delaware Superior Court judge is set to preside over a case today involving plaintiffs who allege that the popular heartburn medication Zantac caused their cancer. The judge’s main task will be to determine the validity of the methodologies used to establish a connection between this widely-used antacid and certain types of cancer. If the methodologies are deemed valid, the lawsuits against the drug maker will proceed to trial. The lawsuits claim that Zantac, which was discontinued globally by its manufacturer in September 2019 due to concerns about a potentially cancer-causing chemical … Read more