Legal Research

FTC Settlement with Express Scripts to Lower Drug Costs

The FTC has secured a settlement with Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI), a major pharmacy benefit manager, requiring significant changes to its business practices. These changes are projected to lower drug costs for patients by up to $7 billion over 10 years and increase revenue for community pharmacies.

FTC ANPRM on Rental Housing Fees Submitted to OMB

The FTC has submitted a draft Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning fees in the rental housing market to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This action signals the agency's intent to potentially create new rules to address deceptive or unfair fees charged to renters.

FTC Draft Rulemaking on Negative Option Plans Submitted for Review

The FTC has submitted a draft Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning its Negative Option Rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This action indicates the agency is considering potential revisions or new regulations related to negative option plans, which are common in subscription services.

FTC Warns 42 Law Firms on Anticompetitive DEI Hiring Practices

The FTC has issued warning letters to 42 law firms regarding potentially anticompetitive employment practices related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring. The firms, which participated in the Mansfield Certification program, are cautioned that coordinating on candidate pools or sharing pay information may violate antitrust laws.

Gerard v. Cuevas - Unlawful Detainer Rent Case Opinion

This document is an opinion from a California court regarding an unlawful detainer rent case, Gerard v. Cuevas. It provides a judicial interpretation of relevant housing and landlord-tenant laws.

Bartholomew v. Parking Concepts, Inc. - Civil Litigation

This document pertains to the civil case Bartholomew v. Parking Concepts, Inc., case number A171546, filed in a US court. The filing represents a new addition to the court's docket, initiating legal proceedings between the named parties.

Esparza v. Superior Court Case Information

This notice provides case information for Esparza v. Superior Court, identified by case number E085807. The update is from the California Courts Appellate Cases system. No specific compliance actions or deadlines are detailed.

Engstrom v. United States - Sentencing Reversed

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the sentencing of Paul Engstrom in a drug case. The court found that the district court erred in its application of sentencing enhancements, requiring a resentencing. This decision impacts how certain drug offenses are sentenced within the Ninth Circuit.

Montejo-Gonzalez v. Bondi - Immigration Habeas Corpus

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Montejo-Gonzalez v. Bondi, addressing a habeas corpus petition related to immigration detention. The court's decision clarifies legal standards applicable to such cases.

Parsonage v Walmart Associates - Case D083831

This document details the case of Parsonage v Walmart Associates, case number D083831, filed in the US Courts. The filing represents a new addition to the court's docket, initiating legal proceedings.