The cannabis market is booming, and with its popularity has come an upward trend of litigation. A Reuters analysis of cannabis-related filings in the first half of 2022 – specifically focusing on civil litigations brought in the 19 states with legal adult-use cannabis programs – revealed some fascinating trends to watch in the burgeoning industry. […]
One of the cornerstones of a healthy economic marketplace is that consumers can shop around for discounts, sales, and competitive pricing for the products they need. In the case of disposable contact lens customers, a price-fixing scheme allegedly entered into by several retail players eliminated this freedom for customers looking to refill their contact lens […]
Due to continued lockdowns and court closures, the COVID-19 pandemic stalled trials and created an immense backlog that lawyers, judges, and law firms are still wading through this summer. What else has changed in the litigation landscape throughout the first half of 2022? Litigation in High Demand Last year saw a notable increase in litigation […]
As artificial intelligence technology continues to grow more ubiquitous in workplaces, lawyers are grappling with the role algorithms can play in the law firm setting. Legal tech can help improve efficiencies in law firms in a number of ways, if lawyers are ready and willing to embrace assistive technologies. AI programs are capable of taking […]
NutriBullet blenders are known for being powerful – so powerful, in fact, that the pressure build-up from their swiftly-moving blades can cause dangerous overheating, according to a class action lawsuit filed in November 2017. This overheating can allegedly lead to bursting canisters and flying blades, as pressure has no way of escaping. Plaintiffs allege that […]
The changes of the past few years have left contingency firms searching for ways to increase efficiencies in the post-pandemic landscape. Fortunately, firms have many options for optimizing operations and better serving clients. Embracing Assistive Technologies While technology was already transforming the legal industry prior to the pandemic, COVID-19 accelerated a decisive shift toward more […]
