A legal battle over allowing Mexico-based Carriers to operate in the U.S. might be drawing to a close, as The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit stated recently that it would be unable to reverse a recent decision by the Federal…
Bayer’s popular Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) has been linked to serious, potentially life-threatening health complications including organ perforation, ectopic pregnancy, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and more. Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one suffered uterine perforation after being implanted with the…
Actemra is an injectable medication used to alleviate chronic inflammation in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis or Giant Cell Arteritis. Genentech, part of the Roche Group, manufactured and marketed the drug, which was approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for use in 2010. Following…
The Roomba robotic vacuum has been whizzing across floors for years, but its future may lie more in collecting data than dirt. – Reuters Roomba® is a series of autonomous robotic vacuum cleaners sold by iRobot. Introduced in 2002, Roombas are powered by a series…
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Back in the early days of Hollywood, a lack of regulation led to many on-set accidents and deaths. The alarming frequency of incidents led to safety protocols, but despite these regulations, making movies is still risky for actors and crew members, and accidents continue to…
In most cases, both employee and employer want to avoid on the job injuries at all costs; yet, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 4,836 workers died in fatal workplace injuries in 2015, more than 13 each day and the highest number in…
A lot of victims of sexual assault have a very common reaction. They “freeze”, or become very still, while they are raped or while some other assault is committed against them. Sometimes they feel sleepy, or pass out. It’s just a myth that a normal…
Allowing laches as a defense in maintenance only cases would encourage prompt assertion of the claim which could grow exponentially over time.
This post is the first in a series titled “Taxable Settlements 101,” which looks at some notable cases in which plaintiffs were taxed on their settlement recovery. This post also offers insight into how plaintiffs can prevent reaching a higher tax bracket after settlement —…
