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Hotel Chains Sued in Federal Court Over Trafficking

Under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, hotels can be held both civilly and criminally liable for allowing sex trafficking to occur on their premises. This law is now being put into play against three major hotel chains in federal court…

Widespread Water Contamination

Mass Tort

The quality of the drinking water in this country has been a health concern for many years. We’ve all heard of the problems in Flint, Michigan, but there are issues with drinking water contamination across the country. What is Contaminating…

Roundup, 3M Earplug, and Hernia Mesh Lawsuits on the Rise in 2019

3M Earplugs Mass Tort Roundup Weed Killer

In 2019, the number of lawsuits filed regarding Roundup weed killer, 3M earplugs, and hernia mesh grew significantly. Most of the lawsuits were part of a multi-district litigation (MDL) which transferred similar lawsuits to one judge. According to a November…

The Role of the FDA in the Coronavirus Pandemic

Mass Tort

As the world awaits the end of the coronavirus pandemic, scientists work hard on developing a cure and a vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will play an important role in approving and moving forward with any treatment or…

Your Employment Rights Under the ADA

Civil Rights

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination in employment against qualified individuals with disabilities. The law covers private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies, labor organizations (unions), and labor-management committees. The ADA makes it unlawful to…

General Motors May be Shielded from Punitive Damages on Faulty Ignitions

Defective Products

A United States appeals court shielded General Motors from punitive damages related to alleged misconduct concerning faulty ignitions in their vehicles. The alleged misconduct took place before the company’s 2009 bankruptcy. This limits the company’s liability for more than 100…

Oregon AG Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Pelvic Mesh Concerns

Mass Tort

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a lawsuit in December 2019 against Johnson & Johnson, alleging that the company deceptively marketed its pelvic mesh devices. The suit, filed in Multnomah County, also named Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ethicon. The suit…

Should I be Concerned About NDMA?

Mass Tort

You may have heard the term NDMA in the news. A few drugs over the course of the past couple of years, including Valsartan and Zantac, have been recalled because they contained higher than acceptable levels of NDMA. But what…

Filing for Unemployment Compensation During the COVID-19 Crisis

Insurance

With the threat of COVID-19 forcing cities to encourage quarantining and the closure of many businesses, potentially thousands of Florida residents will be suddenly faced with unemployment. Many are seeking the assistance of unemployment compensation to get them through some…

AAA Report Shows Driver Assistance Technology Can Lead to Distracted Driving

Automobile

Cars have evolved over the last 100+ years. Now new cars have a whole host of driver assistance technology for convenience and safety. Features like lane-keeper assist, adaptive cruise control, and collision avoidance have proven to be very useful. However,…

Study Shows Addictive Nicotine in Juul Nearly Identical to That in Cigarettes

Juul E-Cigarettes

Juul e-cigarettes are marketed as cigarette replacements and a tool to help smokers quit. In the past, they have even marketed their product to teens and young people. This has led to many young people, who never even smoked, using,…

How 5 U.S. Cities Are Improving Bicycle Safety

Bicycle/Scooter

With its beautiful weather and scenery, it would seem that Florida would be the perfect place to ride a bicycle. However, studies have shown that Florida is the deadliest state for bicyclists. Bicyclists take their lives in their hands on…

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Hotel Chains Sued in Federal Court Over Trafficking

Widespread Water Contamination

Roundup, 3M Earplug, and Hernia Mesh Lawsuits on the Rise in 2019

The Role of the FDA in the Coronavirus Pandemic

Your Employment Rights Under the ADA

General Motors May be Shielded from Punitive Damages on Faulty Ignitions

Oregon AG Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Pelvic Mesh Concerns

Should I be Concerned About NDMA?

Filing for Unemployment Compensation During the COVID-19 Crisis

AAA Report Shows Driver Assistance Technology Can Lead to Distracted Driving

Study Shows Addictive Nicotine in Juul Nearly Identical to That in Cigarettes

How 5 U.S. Cities Are Improving Bicycle Safety

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