Undermines

Johnson & Johnson Faces Backlash as Bankruptcy Court Ruling Undermines Talc Litigation Defense

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Wilmington, Delaware — Johnson & Johnson faced a significant legal loss recently, as a bankruptcy judge ruled against the company’s attempt to shield itself from thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talcum powder products lead to cancer. This defeat underscores growing challenges for corporations seeking refuge in bankruptcy courts amid rising public scrutiny over tort liabilities. The ruling came after the pharmaceutical giant had filed for bankruptcy protection under a controversial strategy known as the “Texas Two-Step.” This maneuver allowed J&J to transfer liability for its powder products to a newly created subsidiary, hoping to … Read more

Controversy Erupts at Houston’s Second Baptist Church as Lawsuit Claims Unlawful Power Shift Undermines Congregational Voice

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HOUSTON – A lawsuit filed against Second Baptist Church claims the Houston congregation unlawfully altered its governing documents, effectively stripping members of their voting rights on key matters such as budgets and the selection of a senior pastor. This legal action has raised questions about the church’s decision-making structure and its implications for member participation. The lawsuit, initiated by a group of current and former members known as the Jeremiah Counsel Corporation, alleges that the changes to the church’s bylaws were made to facilitate the succession of Ben Young, son of longtime pastor Ed Young. … Read more

Global Crackdown on Lawyers Undermines Justice: From Russia to the US, Legal Defenders Face Unprecedented Threats

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Lawyers who have chosen to defend controversial and politically sensitive cases often face severe repercussions, including harassment, disbarment, and imprisonment. Repressive regimes worldwide are known to target legal professionals to suppress dissent, a practice observed from Russia to Iran and China. In Russia, the crackdown on opposition voices extends beyond the incarceration of political figures to their legal defenders. Following the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison colony, his lawyers Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser, and Igor Sergunin were sentenced to several years in jail for allegedly participating in an “extremist organization” … Read more

DOJ Sues Houston County Over Alleged Voting Rights Violations, Claims System Undermines Black Voters

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Houston, Georgia – A lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice on January 16 claims that the electoral system in Houston County weakens the voting influence of its Black population. This legal move is the culmination of a multi-year investigation into violations of the Voting Rights Act and raises serious questions about the fairness of local governance in this Georgia county. The Department of Justice’s inquiry, detailed in a two-page notification sent to county officials on December 19, 2024, focuses on an electoral process which, according to federal authorities, systematically underrepresents Black citizens. Current … Read more