Seeks

Syngenta Seeks Clarity from Pennsylvania Court on Weedkiller Lawsuits Amid Jurisdictional Confusion

by

Philadelphia, PA — Syngenta Crop Protection, a North Carolina-based company, recently requested that the Pennsylvania Superior Court clear up lingering legal ambiguities following a pivotal 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision. This appeal stems from the ongoing mass tort litigation in Philadelphia concerning Paraquat, a controversial weedkiller. Syngenta’s April 26 legal filing argues for clarity on constitutional and jurisdictional issues not fully resolved by the Supreme Court’s decision, which broadly upheld Pennsylvania’s consent by registration statute but hinted at potential constitutional challenges. The Superior Court is being asked to review a trial court’s decision which refused … Read more

Short Seller Andrew Left Seeks Dismissal of SEC Lawsuit Over Alleged Market Manipulation Claims

by

Los Angeles – A notable figure in the financial sector, Andrew Left of Citron Capital, is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit lodged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has charged him with deceiving investors through his social media engagements and profiting significantly from these actions. Left’s attorney, James Spertus, has submitted a legal filing challenging the allegations, claiming the SEC’s complaint does not articulate a viable fraud claim nor does it provide adequate factual support for its supposed fraud theory. The legal entanglements come after federal authorities, including the SEC and … Read more

Woman Accused of Killing Boston Officer Seeks to Postpone Wrongful Death Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Criminal Trial

by

BOSTON — Karen Read, charged in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, is pushing to postpone a wrongful death lawsuit against her until her criminal proceedings conclude. The civil suit, initiated by O’Keefe’s family last month, alleges that Read’s actions, coupled with alleged negligence by local bars, led to his death. The legal request filed by Read’s attorneys seeks to stay the trial, arguing that proceeding with the civil case could undermine her Fifth Amendment rights during her ongoing criminal trial. This comes after a mistrial declared in July … Read more

Jimmy Lai Seeks Jury Trial in Defamation Lawsuit Against Pro-Beijing Paper, Citing Public Interest

by

Hong Kong – Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, a prominent former media tycoon currently imprisoned, has initiated legal actions requesting a jury trial for his defamation lawsuit against the pro-Beijing newspaper Ta Kung Pao. Lai’s legal team contends that the significant public interest surrounding this case merits a jury’s involvement to impartially assess the facts. As the founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, Lai’s legal representatives argued in court Thursday that the extensive reach of Ta Kung Pao and Lai’s high-profile status in society necessitate public representation in the judicial process. They believe that a jury comprised … Read more