EPA Announces New Steps to Protect Communities from PFAS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new measures to safeguard communities and the environment from the health risks associated with […]
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I was Injured at a Crosswalk in Louisiana
What Should I do? Crosswalks should be designed to provide safety for pedestrians. However, slip, trip, and fall hazards often exist and […]
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PFAS in Landfill Leachate: A Growing Concern
Introduction Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have emerged as significant environmental pollutants. They come from various products like non-stick cookware, water-repellent fabrics, […]
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Oil & Gas Industry had Knowledge of the Risks of Climate Impacts from CO2 Emissions in 1954
Early Funding of Climate Research In 1954, the fossil fuel industry began funding climate science. This was way before many people knew […]
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Fetal PFAS Exposure Impacts Metabolism & Liver Function
The Lancet recently published a study titled “In utero exposures to perfluoroalkyl substances and the human fetal liver metabolome in Scotland: a […]
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Recent FDA Recalls and Important Notifications
The Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the regulation and safety of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and medical devices. It also oversees […]
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Banned Book-shelf in Texas High School
Book Banning The Texas State Board of Education passed legislation in late 2023 prohibiting sexually explicit, pervasively vulgar or educationally unsuitable books […]
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EU Attacks Alabama for Nitrogen Gas Execution
EU Statement The European Union has criticized the U.S. state of Alabama for executing a convicted murderer using nitrogen gas. A method, […]
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Supreme Court Denies Epic in Game Suit
Background Fortnite is a massively popular video game developed and produced by Epic Games. Because of the popularity of Fortnite on video […]
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New Test for Law School Admittance
New Kid on the Block A new standardized exam, JD-Next, whose proponents say, unlike the long-dominant Law School Admission Test, predicts academic […]
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Panera Bread Charged Lemonade Lawsuit
The Circumstances Parents of a 21-year-old Ivy League student with a heart condition filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Panera Bread. They […]
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Supreme Court to Review OxyContin Settlement
The History Purdue Pharma’s aggressive marketing of OxyContin is often cited as a catalyst of a nationwide opioid epidemic. Oxycontin is a […]
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I Was Hurt Working in a Louisiana Oil Field
For over 100 years, the oil patch has provided a good living for thousands of families. As a result, the oil and […]
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Summary of 2023 Purdue Study of PFAS and Testicular Cancer among U.S. Air Force Servicemen
Scientists worldwide are actively exploring the potential health risks associated with PFAS. While researchers have traditionally focused on the health impacts of […]
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Mass Litigation and Ozempic
The Allegations Morgan & Morgan has filed six cases, alleging that Ozempic. , known generically as semaglutide, or its sister drugs caused […]
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Health Risks of PFAS Exposure
Scientific investigators around the world continue to explore the human health risks of PFAS. The chemical group PFAS includes reference to PFOS […]
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OxyContin Settlement Plan Analysis
The History Purdue Pharma’s aggressive marketing of OxyContin is often cited as a catalyst of a nationwide opioid epidemic. Oxycontin is a […]
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Water Treatment for PFAS Contamination
The synthetic PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, pose a significant threat to drinking water supplies in the U.S. Their characteristics make them […]
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California Bans Toxic Chemicals in Food
Last month, California became the first state to enact a law banning certain chemicals commonly found in processed food. The law does […]
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The Environmental Impact of Firefighting Foam
A Deep Dive into PFOS and PFOA Firefighting Foam (AFFF) has long been a critical tool in addressing flammable liquid-based fires, but […]
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