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Shark sightings spur focus on detection systems, public alerts

A surge in shark sightings along the East Coast this summer has sparked both public concern and examination of how communities can better protect beachgoers through enhanced alert systems and surveillance technology. On the Fourth of July weekend, a swimmer at Jones Beach State Park on Long Island sustained non-life-threatening foot lacerations from what state […]

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New York City bans deceptive subscription practices

New York City has adopted a new rule that bans companies from using deceptive subscriptions to trap customers into paying for gym memberships, streaming services and other recurring charges, the city's consumer protection office said. The rule, which takes effect Oct. 1, prohibits companies from charging customers recurring fees without clear disclosure and an easy […]

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Settlement Announced for Generic Drug Antitrust Case

PHILADELPHIA — Fine, Kaplan and Black, R.P.C. announced that people who paid for certain prescription generic drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2019, may be eligible to submit claims in a class action settlement. The settlement totals $533 million. This notice is authorized by federal court. This notice is […]

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Settlement Announced for Generic Drug Antitrust Case

PHILADELPHIA — A settlement has been announced for those who paid for or reimbursed certain prescription generic drugs between May 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2019, in the United States. Eligible individuals may submit a class action settlement claim. The notice is authorized by federal court and is not a solicitation from an attorney. For […]