Recent FDA Recalls and Safety Communications
When the FDA considers a product on the market to be in violation of its regulations, the FDA may issue a recall […]
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What the Dry Shampoo Recalls Mean
Unilever, one of the largest personal care manufacturers in the world, recently recalled several brands of dry shampoo. The recalled products are […]
Read moreDC Court Scolds EPA for Improperly Registering Pesticides
On November 22, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted a writ of mandamus against the EPA (Environmental […]
Read moreEPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap – Year One
Recently, the EPA acknowledged the urgent public health and environmental threat caused by decades of PFAS pollution. Due to this threat, the […]
Read moreHow Oil Companies Cause Groundwater Damages
Oil companies damage groundwater through neglect and ill practices. This article will discuss several ways oil and gas operators historically pollute groundwater. […]
Read moreAttorneys General from 17 States Senate to Pass PFAS Provisions in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act
On November 8, 2022, Attorneys General from seventeen states and D.C. wrote to Senate Leaders Schumer and McConnell. The AGs expressed support […]
Read moreInjured in Louisiana: How long do I have to file a claim?
Lawsuits for injuries can only be brought within certain time limits. After that, you cannot recover for your injuries. So, one of […]
Read moreHow to Dispose of AFFF Containing PFAS
The dangers of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are finally being recognized. The Environmental Protection Agency recently lowered the allowable limit of PFAS […]
Read moreDrought and the Mississippi River
When people in the Southern and Midwestern United States think of the consequences of climate change, people tend to think about extreme […]
Read moreCleaning up an Oil Company’s Mess
Oil and gas is and has been big business in Louisiana for many years. The first oil well in Louisiana was drilled […]
Read moreFDA sues Manufacturers of E-Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the regulation of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, medical devices, many food items, cosmetics and tobacco […]
Read moreRecent FDA Announcements and Updates
Transvaginal Mesh Study Concludes The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently released results of a post-market surveillance study on vaginal mesh devices. […]
Read moreDamages in personal injury lawsuits
In Louisiana, if we hurt someone we must pay for all of their damages. “Damages” is the value of the things that […]
Read morePrice of Pesticides: DC v. Velsicol Chemical
On October 13, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia sued a pesticide manufacturer for polluting D.C. waterways and natural resources. […]
Read morePreserving evidence after a trucking wreck
A big-rig barrels down I-10. Hard rain falls. And water pools in the tire grooves in the highway. Visibility is low. The […]
Read moreLawyers in Libraries – Pro Bono Week in Louisiana
Next week has been declared Pro Bono Week in Louisiana by our governor. “Pro Bono” is short for pro bono publico which […]
Read moreRecent Recalls of Products and Food
When the FDA or a company realizes that a product may be unsafe to consumers, it may issue a voluntary recall. Recalls, […]
Read moreDo you have a right to a healthy environment?
Most people may assume that the right to clean air and water is a given in the United States. We are a […]
Read moreUber and Lyft Liability Insurance in Louisiana
The amount of insurance coverage available for an Uber or Lyft driver causing injury depends on the driver’s status at the time […]
Read moreSteps to Filing a Lawsuit in Louisiana
Louisiana law provides unique rules to filing a lawsuit. In Louisiana, lawsuits for damages are called Petitions for Damages. Plaintiffs are called […]
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