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$7.25 Million Verdict for Grandmother Injured at Wizarding World Ride

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Los Angeles, CA — A day that began with enchantment at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter turned tragic for an Arizona grandmother, resulting in a federal court in California awarding her $7.25 million in damages. The incident occurred in September 2022 when Pamela Morrison, 74, sustained severe spinal injuries after falling while exiting the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal Studios Hollywood. According to court testimony, Morrison was trying to disembark from the ride after her safety harness malfunctioned. The transition from the ride’s moving walkway to the stationary platform caused … Read more

New Online Tracker Unveiled to Navigate the Complex World of College Sports Litigation

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Sam C. Ehrlich, an assistant professor in the Department of Management, has recently unveiled an innovative online resource named the College Sports Litigation Tracker. This free database focuses on keeping track of ongoing legal battles that have the potential to reshape the landscape of collegiate sports in significant ways. The tracker is a comprehensive resource that details 38 active lawsuits, addressing major issues such as revenue sharing among athletes, their employment status, and reforms related to Title IX. Ehrlich’s database not only summarizes intricate legal scenarios in plain language but also provides frequent updates and … Read more

As Clock Ticks Down, Business World Awaits High-Stakes Ruling on Tempur Sealy’s Bid to Purchase Mattress Firm

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Houston, Texas – The corporate landscape of the mattress industry faces potential upheaval as a Texas court deliberates on a major acquisition proposal from Tempur Sealy International Inc. to purchase Mattress Firm. The $4 billion deal, which is now under scrutiny, could significantly reshape the market if allowed to proceed. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has unanimously voted to block the acquisition, resulting in legal action in the U.S. Federal Court for the Southern District of Texas. Both parties have presented extensive evidence and arguments, and the decision now rests with Judge Charles Eskridge. In … Read more

Top Architects Join Forces to Judge Prestigious ‘Best House in the World’ Contest by inHAUS

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Valencia, Spain – A call has gone out to the world’s most innovative architects as inHAUS, a leader in the industrialized housing sector, has teamed up with high-profile sponsors including Geberit, Porcelanosa, Schüco, Joquer, and S&P to launch the “Best House in the World” competition. This global contest seeks to spotlight groundbreaking designs for residential architecture that have not yet moved past the conceptual phase. The competition emphasizes the use of advanced industrialized construction methods, promoting efficiency and sustainability in building new homes. Participants are encouraged to push the boundaries of architectural design using inHAUS’s … Read more