Violations

Switzerland’s Sandoz Takes Legal Action Against Amgen, Alleging Antitrust Violations in the US

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Basel, Switzerland – Sandoz, a division of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis AG, has launched an antitrust lawsuit against Amgen Inc. in the United States, accusing the American biotechnology firm of engaging in anti-competitive practices. The legal action, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, alleges that Amgen has been blocking biosimilar competition to its white blood cell-boosting drugs, Neulasta and Neupogen, thus monopolizing the market. Sandoz argues that Amgen has set up a series of obstacles – ranging from questionable patents to exclusionary contracts with healthcare providers – effectively stifling … Read more

Local Business Owner Sues Lincoln County Port Authority for Alleged Secret Deals and Legal Violations

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Libby, MT – Local businessman Daniel Torgison is taking legal steps against the Lincoln County Port Authority, claiming violations of public participation and open meeting mandates, as outlined by Montana laws. Torgison, a former owner of the Switchback Bar and Grill, filed a lawsuit through attorney Amy Guth, alleging clandestine transactions particularly focused on a land deal involving 185 acres sold by the Port Authority to Noble Investment Properties, Inc. in 2023. The legal accusation, brought forward earlier this month, suggests that the deal was not only fiscally questionable but also lacked the requisite public … Read more

U.S. Official Suspended as Court Demands Wrongfully Deported Salvadoran Asylum-Seeker’s Return Amid Due Process Violations

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Washington — The U.S. Department of Justice has taken disciplinary action against attorney Erez Reuveni, placing him on administrative leave following a court admission that the Department had erred administratively in the deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, an immigrant from El Salvador. Garcia, having initially entered the United States illegally, was fleeing death threats from the notorious El Salvadorian gang, Barrio 18, which had terrorized his family. Despite moving locations several times, the family remained under threat. In March 2019, when facing deportation, Garcia sought asylum and the protection of the Convention Against Torture. … Read more

Massachusetts Judge Faces Lawsuit Over Expanded Courthouse Buffer Zone, Residents Claim First Amendment Violations

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DEDHAM, Mass. — A legal challenge is brewing in Dedham, Massachusetts, where four local residents are taking legal action against Judge Beverly Cannone. The dispute centers around an extended buffer zone placed around the courthouse during recent trials, which the plaintiffs argue infringes on their First Amendment rights. The buffer zone, originally established to provide a space free of protests and influence from the public, was notably expanded by Judge Cannone during significant court proceedings. It extended an additional 200 feet during a second trial, encompassing more area around the courthouse, including public sidewalks. The … Read more