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Settlement Reached: HGTV’s ‘Fixer to Fabulous’ Stars Dave and Jenny Marrs Resolve Home Renovation Dispute

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Dave and Jenny Marrs, hosts of HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous,” have reached a settlement in a remodeling lawsuit just before the case was due to go to trial. The lawsuit, which was filed against their companies, Jupiter Rentals and Marrs Construction, by Matthew and Sarah McGrath, accused the Marrs of failing to complete agreed-upon home improvements. According to court documents, the McGraths alleged that despite agreements, the Marrs did not complete enhancements including the installation of cabinet hardware, replacement of broken windows, and repairs to hardwood floors in the kitchen. The complaint highlighted that as … Read more

Trump Urges Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban, Touting Unique ‘Deal-Making Expertise’ to Resolve Security Concerns

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Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump, known for his critical stance against TikTok during his administration, is revisiting the issue as he re-enters the political arena. In his previous term, Trump made headlines by attempting to ban the popular social media app, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, citing national security concerns. His efforts were halted by judicial intervention, but the sentiment persisted into the Biden administration, which also considered a ban slated to take effect in 2025. Amidst ongoing litigation concerning the app’s future in the United States, Trump’s legal team … Read more

Historic $4 Billion Settlement Reached in Maui Wildfire Litigation, Aims to Resolve Claims and Support Victims

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Honolulu, Hawaii – A landmark $4 billion agreement has been reached to settle all loss claims related to the devastating wildfire that swept through Maui nearly a year ago. This agreement marks the largest mass tort litigation in Hawaii’s history, but many steps remain before its completion, including judicial approval. The settlement aims to resolve claims from the catastrophic event on August 8, where fierce winds caused power lines to fall, igniting a blaze in Lahaina that claimed 102 lives and obliterated much of the town. The inferno, fueled by dry vegetation, destroyed approximately 3,500 … Read more

Big Tobacco Approaches $24 Billion Settlement, Aiming to Resolve Canadian Lawsuits

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Toronto, Canada – Tobacco giants are poised to finalize a colossal $24 billion agreement to resolve numerous lawsuits across Canada, which accused the companies of misleading the public about the health risks of smoking. This settlement, pending final approval, stands as one of the most significant in the Canadian legal history concerning public health and corporate accountability. The deal involves three major international tobacco companies – Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, and Japan Tobacco International. Collectively, they aim to end a long-standing legal battle by settling more than a dozen lawsuits filed by Canadian … Read more