Reverses

Johnson & Johnson Faces Major Setback as Bankruptcy Ruling Reverses Talc Litigation Protections

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Johnson & Johnson’s recent legal defeat underscores the growing tensions surrounding tort cases as the company grapples with its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. In Chicago, Illinois, a federal judge’s ruling has complicated the pharmaceutical giant’s strategy to manage thousands of claims linked to its talc-based products, which some consumers allege caused cancer. The court’s decision rejected Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to use bankruptcy protection to shield itself from liability regarding its talc-related lawsuits. This ruling comes after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2021, with the intention of creating a trust to address … Read more

Federal Circuit Reverses Jury’s Infringement Ruling in LabCorp vs. Qiagen, Citing Claim Construction Errors

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., has overturned a previous ruling by a district court in a significant patent infringement case involving Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (LabCorp) and Qiagen Sciences, LLC. The appellate court found that the jury’s conclusions regarding patent infringement were not backed by adequate evidence and that the district court had improperly allowed the jury to make determinations on claim construction. LabCorp possesses two patents focused on methods for preparing DNA samples for sequencing, aiming to enhance whole-genome sequencing techniques. The dispute arose when LabCorp … Read more

Federal Judge Reverses CFPB’s Medical Debt Exemption, Citing Fair Credit Reporting Act Violations

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A federal judge in the United States has invalidated a rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that aimed to remove medical debt from credit reports. The ruling drew attention to the limits of the agency’s authority, asserting that the proposal violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The CFPB’s initiative was based on extensive research suggesting that medical debt does not reliably indicate an individual’s ability to repay loans. The agency anticipated that the removal of such debts could lead to an average credit score increase of 20 points for millions of consumers, thereby … Read more

Trump Administration Reverses Course, Dismisses Biden-Era Lawsuit Against Southwest Airlines

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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s recent lawsuit against Southwest Airlines has been dropped by the Trump administration, marking a significant shift in the approach toward regulatory actions within the aviation industry. This legal move has raised eyebrows, particularly among those who closely monitor airline regulations and consumer rights. The original case, which emerged during the Biden administration, centered around allegations that Southwest had engaged in unfair labor practices that negatively affected workers and passengers alike. However, with the change in leadership, the decision to abandon the lawsuit illustrates a contrasting attitude towards labor relations within … Read more