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Contaminated Food Scares Raise Myriad Insurance Issues
Three instances of contaminated food with potentially wide-ranging impacts have received national media attention in the past six months.
In September 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ('FDA') issued an alert regarding an outbreak of spinach contaminated by E. coli bacteria (FDA Release #P06-131, Sept. 14, 2006). The FDA reported that, as of Sept. 26, 2006, 183 cases of illness in 26 states due to E. coli infection were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ('CDC'), with 95 hospitalizations and one death. Five lawsuits reportedly were filed by one law firm in Washington state. Food suppliers in Oregon, Washington, California, and New Jersey undertook five recalls, impacting sales in numerous states and, in some instances, internationally. These recalls not only affected packaged spinach, but also processed food such as salad mixes and frozen pizza. FDA Release #P06-146, Sept. 26, 2006.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.