Settlement announced in US hernia mesh litigation
In October 2024, multinational medical company BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) announced it had reached a settlement to resolve the vast majority of US lawsuits concerning serious harms allegedly linked to the company’s hernia mesh products. The settlement is expected to resolve about 38,000 lawsuits filed in US federal and state court and will result...
Continue reading the post titled Settlement announced in US hernia mesh litigationData breach – Frequently asked questions
Cybersecurity incidents are serious events that need to be addressed immediately. Our experience has shown us that dealing with issues such as consumer and regulator notifications, fines, and insurance need to be tackled as soon as possible. Below are general answers to frequently asked questions when a business has experienced a data breach. 1. Why...
Continue reading the post titled Data breach – Frequently asked questionsJohnson & Johnson’s bankruptcy strategy for talcum powder cancer lawsuits rejected by US Court
A US Court of Appeals has rejected a controversial strategy by Johnson & Johnson to use a bankruptcy as a way to deal with billions of dollars worth of claims filed against the company by cancer victims, who allege that J&J’s talcum powder products (e.g., baby powder) cause cancer. As a result of the decision,...
Continue reading the post titled Johnson & Johnson’s bankruptcy strategy for talcum powder cancer lawsuits rejected by US CourtCanopy Growth Corporation’s alleged misrepresentation of BioSteel’s revenue (TSX: WEED; NASDAQ: CGC)
On July 6, 2023, Siskinds LLP filed a proposed securities misrepresentation class action in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Canopy Growth Corporation, its directors and senior officers, Canopy’s auditor KPMG LLP and two of BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc.’s (“BioSteel”) senior officers and directors on behalf of investors who acquired Canopy’s shares from May...
Continue reading the post titled Canopy Growth Corporation’s alleged misrepresentation of BioSteel’s revenue (TSX: WEED; NASDAQ: CGC)Regulatory Blitz
The McGuinty government has adopted a blizzard of new and amended regulations this year. Since January, there have been 32 regulatory amendments or new regulations under the Environmental Protection Act; 2 under the Environmental Bill of Rights; 5 under the Environmental Assessment Act; 6 under the brand new Clean Water Act; 3 under the Ontario...
Continue reading the post titled Regulatory BlitzSiskinds is thrilled to be sponsoring the rebuild of Piccadilly Park following a fire which destroyed the existing playground structure last summer.
On June 18th, Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco-Best will officially cut the ribbon on the brand new playground structure and climber declared Siskinds The Law Firm Playground. Siskinds has invited clients and members of the community to join them in celebrating our community and our children.
Continue reading the post titled Siskinds is thrilled to be sponsoring the rebuild of Piccadilly Park following a fire which destroyed the existing playground structure last summer.Toxic toys?
Even very responsible companies can stock products that may be harmful.
Continue reading the post titled Toxic toys?PCB in my fish oil?
Are fish oil supplements safe? The Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation doesn’t think we know enough to tell. In March, the Foundation filed a lawsuit against fish oil supplement manufacturers, distributors and retailers, claiming that they fail to give clear warnings, required by California law, that some of these products expose consumers to high levels of...
Continue reading the post titled PCB in my fish oil?Sun-Brite Fined $230,000
A canning foods company located in Kingsville was fined $230,000 plus the 25% victim fine surcharge for two offences under the Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA) and one offence under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA). On January 17, 2018 Sun-Brite Foods Inc. (“Sun-Brite”) pled guilty to discharging processed water into the Melville Bruner Drain extension...
Continue reading the post titled Sun-Brite Fined $230,000Winnipeg Consensus on clean energy policy
The overwhelming re-election of Alison Redford as Premier of Alberta last week has given a boost to the clean energy policy ambitions of the Winnipeg Consensus.
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