On May 22, 2024, the First Circuit denied panel rehearing and rehearing en banc on its decision to uphold summary judgment in favor of Boston University. See Dutra v. Boston University, No. 23-1385, 96 F.4th 15 (1st Cir. Mar....more
Plaintiffs’ attorneys are advertising for plaintiffs infected by COVID-19, and new COVID-19 personal injury lawsuits are being filed at a steady clip. In recent lawsuits, for example, employees and customers have sought to...more
On May 5, 2020, United States District Judge Greg Kays issued an order dismissing a federal lawsuit against Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp. (collectively, “Smithfield”) related to alleged COVID-19...more
On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its single largest group of enforcement warning letters against 15 companies selling dietary supplements. This represents nearly one-third of the total FDA warning...more
With a pointed warning letter to a seller of cannabidiol (CBD) products, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week sent a reminder to the industry: follow FDA labeling guidelines when marketing CBD and hemp products....more
On May 11, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA). The DTSA provides companies with a federal cause of action to enforce their trade secret rights. The legislation passed with major bipartisan...more
On March 4, 2015, the Supreme Court decided Alabama Department of Revenue v. CSX Transportation, Inc., No. 13-553, holding that a rail carrier can prove discrimination under the Railroad Revitalization and Regulation Reform...more