Tuesday, December 5, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out a lawsuit filed by a woman who calls herself a “lawsuit tester.” Deborah Laufer is visually-impaired and uses a wheelchair. She has used her disabilities to search online for businesses that are not technically compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act requirement
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LEMONADE OF DEATH?
In two recent separate lawsuits, patrons of Panera Bread have accused the company of killing their loved ones with lemonade. Panera’s “charged lemonade” packs a very large quantity of caffeine. One cup contains 395 mg of caffeine, which compares to the FDA’s maximum allowable intake as being 400 mg. This is the equivalent…
A NEW KIND OF FRAUD- "BABYMAYBE" ULTRASOUNDS
Lawyer-Investigators Recover Attorneys’ Fees Following Successful Anti-SLAPP Motion
ALLEN BROWNING AWARDED 1ST DEGREE BLACK BELT IN KENPO KARATE
I don’t make a habit of writing about myself in my blogs, but this week I was welcomed into the brotherhood of martial artists who have attained the rank of black belt. It means a lot to me, and I shall certainly strive to uphold the virtues expected of me. And I guess it goes with…
Insights From The IBM 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report
The annual Cost of a Data Breach Report (Report) published by IBM is reliably full of helpful cybersecurity data. This year is no different. After reviewing the Report, we pulled out some interesting data points. Of course, the Report as a whole is well worth the read, but if you don’t have the time to…
Transgender Athletes Will Compete On Women's Sports Teams in Idaho This Fall!
My good friend, federal Judge David Nye, had the unfortunate task recently of deciding whether to issue an injunction of an Idaho law, recently passed, that prohibits biological men from competing against women in athletic competitions. I think this was one of those occasions in which a judge felt compelled to enforce a different…
Your Right to Disqualify One Judge May End Soon!
Unknown to the general public is the right, in Idaho, to disqualify one judge without stating a reason. This can be done in a criminal or civil case.During the pandemic, this right was suspended, as were many rights. Trials were shut down. When trials were once again set on the calendar, somewhat bizarre rules…
Maine Seeks Feedback on Types of Food Packaging Subject to PFAS Prohibition and Availability of “Safer Alternatives” (Comments requested by Monday August 21)
After years of back-and-forth, the Maine Department of the Environment (“MDEP”) is seeking comment (by this coming Monday) on a “concept draft” regulation identifying the types of food packaging that would fall under a 2019 state ban on intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”).
Maine’s 2019 Toxic Chemicals in…