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July 10, 2019

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Registration is now open for the TTLA Commercial Vehicle, 18-Wheeler & Oilfield CLE on Friday, August 16th at the Horseshoe Bay Resort. Click on the headline to learn more and register.

Texas Tribune Daily Brief

The Brief for July 10
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In today's Brief: Remembering Ross Perot, a Texas billionaire and former independent presidential candidate.
Cassi Pollock, Texas Supreme Court 07/10/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Laws/Cases

Trucking Company Prime, Inc. Files Suit Against Amazon
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A trucking company called Prime, Inc., has filed a lawsuit against Amazon over the use of "Prime" branding on its trucks. The company, based in Springfield, Missouri, alleges it has suffered "irreparable injury to its business, reputation and goodwill" due to Amazon's use of the Prime name. The complaint accuses Amazon of violating federal trademark law and taking advantage of the goodwill Prime Inc. has established with consumers.
Harrison Keegan, USA Today 07/09/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Class Action

Four Women Join Pay Gap Lawsuit Against Disney
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Four women have joined a pay gap lawsuit against the Walt Disney Company alleging gender discrimination. The women and the class-action suit they joined accuse Disney of gender discrimination at its Hollywood Records music label, its world-famous theme parks, and other divisions. According to the complaint, female employees at Disney are paid less than their male counterparts, are denied promotions, and are given titles that do not match their responsibilities. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles last Friday.
Sam Levin, The Guardian (US) 07/05/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Products

Ford is Recalling 58,000 Focus Cars
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The recall affects some 2012 and 2017 Focus models and some 2013-14 Focus ST models in North America. The powertrain software in some of these cars may not work properly, which could deform the fuel tank.
AJ Willingham, CNN, KSAT.com 07/10/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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