Samsung has joined other major companies like GM and Toyota by announcing a $300 million fund to help support startups and business ideas for self-driving/driverless cars as well as car safety—$90 million alone has been invested into an Austrian company whose aim is to develop…
John Townsend, a spokesman for American Automobile Association (AAA) mid-Atlantic recently declared Indian Head Highway in Prince George County (Maryland Route 210) as one of the most dangerous stretches of road in the Washington D.C. area. He continued by saying that it’s straight and fairly…
After months of investigation and deliberation, the Tennessee task force on opioid abuse released their recommendations earlier this month. Created by Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell (R-Nashville), the goal was to not only work on new legislation, but also to determine best strategies for tackling the…
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit determined what was inadmissible expert testimony in Nash v. Wal-mart, No. 17-1092 (10th Cir. Sept. 7, 2017). In this case, Steven Nash (“Nash”) fell off a 7-foot step ladder and sued the manufacturer, Louisville Ladder…
When we assist families with planning for their children’s financial futures, we at Milestone Consulting build relationships that last for years and for lifetimes. As a result, our team witnesses the ups and downs many of our clients experience in other areas of their lives.…
On August 2, 2017, Janssen Biotech, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson (J&J), announced that the Arthritis Advisory Committee of the U.S. FDA did not recommend approval for the proposed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drug “Plivensia (sirukumab).” The Arthritis Advisory Committee was convened at the…
Every year thousands of teens die in traffic accidents—often as a result of their excessive speed, lack of experience, or inattention. Although National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15 – 21, 2017, now that the school year is underway, it is important to learn…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash every 33 seconds. Many injuries and deaths could be prevented if children were properly restrained. Many parents and caregivers assume they know how to…
Just when we thought the issues with overheating Samsung batteries had passed, the company has announced a recall of about 10,200 lithium-ion batteries because of overheating, fire, and burn hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on August 16, 2017, noting…