A New York Supreme Court judge struck down a mandate Friday that required all health care workers in the state to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, said Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Health had exceeded their authority.

In his ruling, Judge Gerard Neri said the mandate is “null, void, and of no effect” because the state can’t require health care workers to get vaccinations that aren’t required by public health law, which includes mumps, measles and hepatitis.

The state health department said Saturday it is “exploring its options” after the ruling.

NEW YORK SUPREME COURT

It’s all out in the wash: Henkel Australia Pty Ltd (Henkel) has successfully removed two dishwashing tablet trade marks owned by Reckitt Benckiser Finish BV (Reckitt) from the register.

In the recent Federal Court decision RB (Hygiene Home) Australia Pty Ltd v Henkel Australia Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 1042, Rofe J simultaneously overturned an interlocutory injunction against Henkel and declared that two trade marks for dishwashing tablets owned by Reckitt should be removed from the register for non-use.

Key takeaways for brand owners

1. Consider packaging designs carefully to determine what aspects are being used as a

A new law that makes it easier for people to sell homemade foods directly to consumers in South Dakota could expand business opportunities for small producers and increase product offerings at homes, farmers markets, fairs and roadside stands.

House Bill 1322 was passed unanimously by the state Legislature in 2022, and was signed into law by Gov. Kristi Noem. It took effect July 1, 2022.

The law aims to eliminate logistical and testing hurdles for people who want to sell certain homemade or home-produced foods, known as cottage foods. Proponents say it opens the way for more people to make

Two well-known grocery shops, Tesco and Lidl, are concerned in an ongoing commerce mark dispute (Lidl Nice Britain Restricted v Tesco Shops Restricted [2022] EWHC 1434 (Ch)). Whereas the trial is about to happen in 2023, the current developments in relation to arguments of dangerous religion are noteworthy, particularly for manufacturers engaged in commerce mark refiling, or ‘evergreening’.

The Dispute
Lidl is a price range grocery store that owns various commerce mark registrations for its emblem, together with a figurative mark bearing ‘LIDL’ within the center, and a plain emblem mark with no textual content (see under).

The

The Brackenridge police chief was killed and one other officer was injured after pictures have been fired in downtown Brackenridge on Monday.

PHOTOS: Heavy police presence after police officer killed, one other injured in Brackenridge

The incident prompted a heavy police presence as investigators looked for the suspect.

Our sources affirm that the suspect was shot and killed by police after a chase within the metropolis of Pittsburgh.

Capturing incidents

Police stated they first encountered Swan throughout a site visitors cease, which he allegedly fled.

Monday morning, Harrison Township police engaged in a car pursuit with Swan, and he fled

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has activated a statewide Missing Child Alert for a 16-year-old Jacksonville girl who police were searching for Sunday saying she was a “missing endangered teen.”

Jonae Elizabeth Seaborn might be with 33-year-old Georges Jerome and they may be traveling in a red sport utility vehicle, according to FDLE and the Sheriff’s Office.

FDLE also released an updated photo of Seaborn,

Meta Platforms Inc. said it will end the availability of news on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada after the country passed a law requiring digital platforms to pay local publishers.

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The Online News Act, which received parliamentary backing Thursday, is designed to ensure companies including Meta and Alphabet Inc. enter into financial agreements with news organizations, essentially forcing them to pay outlets for linking to news.

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The bill is based on similar legislation in Australia, which prompted Meta to temporarily restrict users from seeing news content and posting links to stories in that country in

INVESTIGATION REMINDER: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Prudential plc and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announced that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Prudential plc (“Prudential” or “the Company”) (NYSE: PUK, OTC: PUKPF) for violations of the securities laws .

The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. Prudential disclosed on May 31, 2023, that Chief Financial Officer James Turner had resigned during a probe of a