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Back to the Thorny Issue of ERISA Arbitration
Grand Rapids, MI On July 28, a three-judge panel for the Sixth Circuit heard arguments in Bradley Fleming v. Kellogg Co. a lawsuit that addresses, once again, the question of whether claims of fiduciary mismanagement against an ERISA plan can be forced into arbitration. It is significant that Fleming’s ERISA lawsuit advances claims against the Kellogg Company Savings and Investment Plan on behalf of the plan itself, as well as the plan’s individual participants. To date, the panel has not yet rendered a decision.

Ozempic Linked to Serious Pain in the Pocketbook
Washington, DC On September 24, the Senate Committee on Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) will hear testimony from Lars Jorgensen, Novo Nordisk CEO, about why American consumers pay as much as ten times more for Ozempic and Wegovy than patients in the U.K. and the Netherlands. The popular diabetes and weight loss drugs have already been linked to serious side effects. These well-documented Ozempic side effects include stomach paralysis, a rare form of blindness, thyroid cancer and bowel obstruction.

Sixth Circuit Nixes Arbitration for ERISA Claims
Memphis, TN On August 20, the Sixth Circuit refused to force participants in two related 401k plans, the "DRiV Plan" and the "Tenneco Plan,” to arbitrate claims that the plans wasted workers’ retirement money by offering sub-par investment choices. At first blush, Parker v. Tenneco, Inc., looks like one of many cookie-cutter ERISA lawsuits that allege sloppy financial management and the price that working folks pay.

What Legal Actions Can You Take If You're Injured by a Drunk Driver in California?
Santa Clara, CA Being injured by a drunk driver in California can be a traumatic experience with lasting physical and emotional effects. After an accident like this, you might be dealing with high medical bills, lost income, and a lot of pain. Knowing your rights can help you receive the compensation you are owed. California law provides several avenues for pursuing justice after being injured by a drunk driver. Whether you are dealing with the driver’s insurance company or considering a lawsuit, knowing your options can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. This article explains what you can do if a drunk driver in California has injured you.

Over $1Billion added to J&J Talc Settlement Proposal
New Brunswick, NJJohnson & Johnson boosted its $9 billion proposed settlement to over $10.1 billion to resolve potentially 100,000 talc lawsuits claiming its baby powder caused ovarian and other gynecological cancers. The proposal, which will be paid over 25 years, has created a rift with plaintiffs’ lawyers, one of whom rejected previous proposals to settle the cases through bankruptcy court and now approves.

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