Many companies in the United States choose to purchase insurance that covers their officers and directors if they or the company are sued. Premiums for this type of insurance have increased recently, jumping 104% in the first quarter compared with the same period a year earlier. There a number of different factors behind the increase, […]

Many businesses have been shut down for months. But as states and cities open back up, thousands of employees are returning to work. As these workers return, they wonder about their personal safety and exposure to the coronavirus. There are a number of things an employer can and cannot do when it comes to safety […]

In early August 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) began accepting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness applications. In addition, new guidelines were introduced on the loan forgiveness process and a new appeals process. There is continuing confusion regarding the forgiveness process, and many businesses are waiting until everything is straightened out. What is […]

Recent research is demonstrating that OxyContin and the aggressive and irresponsible way that it was marketed, may have caused more damage than originally thought. OxyContin is an opioid painkiller that was first placed on the market by manufacturer Purdue Pharma in 1996. It was a 12-hour release of oxycodone. It was often abused by users […]

Many women, especially those affected by breast cancer, look to breast implants to help their self-esteem. In 2018 alone, more than 400,000 women chose to get breast implants for either aesthetic or reconstructive reasons. Breast augmentation is the most popular form of cosmetic surgery. The breast implant industry has long faced issues with recalls and […]

While major drug recalls are often big news, drug recalls happen more often than you may think. A drug recall is a voluntary action taken by a drug company at any time to remove a defective drug product from the market. Each year manufacturers remove approximately 4,500 drugs and medical devices from the market. The […]

Bike share programs have become more popular in cities across the country, and now new information has found that they may make cycling overall safer. Before the city of Philadelphia began its bike share program in 2015, it had been facing an increasing rate of bicycle and car accidents. Researchers publishing in the American Journal […]

Cities across the country are dealing with the effects of “forever chemicals” in their air and water. A small city in upstate New York, Cohoes, learned that more than two million pounds of material containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (collectively known as PFAS) had been shipped to an incinerator in their city. Residents have complained of […]

If you’ve been following the news, then you have probably heard the term qualified immunity. There have been calls to abolish qualified immunity when it comes to cases involving the behavior of police officers. It is believed that this will result in police officers refraining from misconduct and brutal behavior. However, you may not understand […]

If you were involved in a car accident, it is likely that an insurance adjuster will want you to make a recorded statement about your accident. They will usually call you within days of your accident. Opinions vary on whether or not you should give such a statement. There are some things you should avoid […]