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J&J Wins Latest Asbestos Bellwether Trial
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
In another bellwether trial, a Los Angeles jury ruled on June 5, 2026, that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) was not negligent for selling Johnson’s Baby Powder...
Meet Bemotrizinol: FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in 25 Years
By Natalie Moritz | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
On June 9, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it approved bemotrizinol as an ingredient in sunscreen products. This is the first...
Plot Twist: “Hot Girls Read” Catchphrase Trademark Backfires on Influencer
By Natalie Moritz | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
It turns out “Hot Girls Read“ isn’t such a novel idea. Trademarking a catchphrase can work, but it can also go sideways. Business owner and influencer Allie...
Lawsuit Against SpaghettiOs Opens a Can of Legal Worms
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
When you were little, you might have terrorized your friends (or been terrorized by your friends) pretending that your spaghetti noodles were worms. But what...
What to Know Legally Before Telling Your Boss Off Like a CBS Correspondent
By Mariana Petersen, J.D. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Actors dream of an Oscar, chefs of a Michelin star, and journalists of a Pulitzer. But there is one fantasy shared across all professions: telling your boss...
Executive Order Strips Protections From More Career Federal Workers
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Most career federal workers are not at‑will employees and generally cannot be fired without cause. However, another change by the Trump administration may...