Michigan law limits the circumstances in which an adult or a child may be involuntarily committed. In order for a person to be involuntarily hospitalized, they must meet the Michigan Mental Health Code definition of a “person requiring treatment.” A person may be seriously mentally ill – and still not fit within that definition. …
February is Black History Month, a time to commemorate achievements by African Americans and recognize their role in U.S. history. However, while we should remember and honor the past, it is equally important to honor what is happening in our communities today and how we…
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Heavy metals in baby foods can cause cognitive and behavioral problems in babies and toddlers – including a decreased IQ. A congressional investigation into baby food – including organic food – found that top baby food producers knowingly sold baby food with toxic levels of…
Connecting with others on social media is a pillar of modern life. Indeed, whenever you need encouragement or have cause to celebrate, where do you turn first? Most people share news—both good and bad—online without a second thought. If you were hurt in a car…
In September 2019, questions about how Zantac (ranitidine) breaks down to N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a cancer-causing agent, first surfaced. Online pharmacy Valisure, which first detected the chemical in samples of the drug in June 2019, argued in a citizen’s petition submitted three months later that the…
Over 100 cases against the Paragard IUD (Intrauterine device) manufacturers have been consolidated into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Northern District of Georgia since December 2020. What does this mean for women who have been injured by a Paragard IUD? The Paragard IUD is…
On December 18, 2020, Grewal Law attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Iosco County Prosecutor James Bacarella against Iosco County and its Board of Commissioners in response to a series of actions and funding cuts by the Board that would have dramatically reduced…
If motorists across the country were diligent about eliminating distractions before getting behind the wheel, they could prevent thousands of traffic fatalities annually. They could also prevent hundreds of thousands of injuries. Fortunately, if you were struck by a distracted driver, you may be able…
More than 70 clergy in New Orleans are currently named in abuse claims, but this is not the first time the Roman Catholic Church has been under fire. Thousands of victims have come forward with horrifying experiences of abuse at the hands of priests and…
By Guest Author Teresa Kenyon, Esq. – Director of Lien Resolution for Synergy Settlement Services The dreaded ERISA lien. The vendors representing ERISA self-funded health plans’ interests certainly want you to believe that it must be reimbursed in full. They will cite the US Airways…
