Whistleblower Protection Fines
The SEC’s Fine Against CBRE CBRE real estate group got in trouble with the SEC following allegations that their separation agreements prevented […]
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California Sues Big Oil
The Claims California has filed an all-encompassing climate based lawsuit against some of the largest players in the oil industry. These companies […]
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The 3M PFAS Class Action Settlement
Many people wonder, “Why is the 3M PFAS settlement a class action?” The short answer remains efficiency. 3M can resolve thousands of […]
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FDA Plans to Modernize Its Medical Device Approval Process
The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the approval, regulation and safety of drugs and medical devices. There are two ways for […]
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Update to FDA’s Regulation of Cosmetic Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the regulation and safety of drugs, medical devices, many food items, and cosmetic products. […]
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Court Ruling Broadens Employment Discrimination Claims
Long-Standing Precedent In cases of employment discrimination, the Fifth Circuit has a well-established precedent in favor of employers. Plaintiffs in these cases […]
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Health Data Cyberattacks on the Rise
Health Data Breaches The healthcare industry has become a frequent victim of various cyber attacks in an attempt to steal patient data. […]
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Supreme Court Rules Against Biden Student Debt Relief Plan
Student Debt Relief Generally President Biden attempted to relieve roughly $400 billion in student debt from borrowers around the nation. He announced […]
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Google Maps Lawsuit
Unfortunate Death The family of a North Carolina man is suing Google for negligence relating to its updating of usable roads on […]
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Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva’s $1.19 Billion Settlement for PFAS Contamination
In a groundbreaking settlement agreement on June 2nd, industry titans Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva committed to fund $1.19 billion to resolve litigation […]
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$12.5 Billion 3M PFAS Settlement: Addressing ‘Forever Chemicals’
Introduction In a landmark development, the global manufacturing giant 3M has reached a groundbreaking settlement with U.S. cities and towns. Under the […]
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Eligibility for the 3M PFAS Settlement: Who Qualifies?
Introduction In recent years, concerns about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination have surged, given their severe health implications. 3M Corporation, a […]
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Understanding Radiation’s Impact
The British Medical Journal recently published a new study titled “Cancer Mortality and Low Dose Radiation.” The goal of the study was […]
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FDA Issues Information on Hernia Mesh Medical Devices
The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the regulation and safety of drugs and medical devices. In doing so, it publishes important […]
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Drugs Recently Approved by the Food & Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the approval, regulation and safety of drugs and medical devices. Below are two drugs that […]
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Louisiana Car Crashes & Highway Safety: Striving for Safer Roads.
Highways in Louisiana, with their scenic beauty and cultural richness, attract millions of visitors every year. However, alongside the allure, the state […]
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Life care plans in serious personal injury lawsuits.
In serious personal injury cases, a patient’s life expectancy is directly related to the quality of care they receive. While life care […]
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Expanding PFAS Testing for Public Water Systems
Study Overview: A Deep Dive into PFAS Testing Katherine E. Pelch, Taryn McKnight, and Anna Reade recently published a study in Science […]
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Evaluating PFAS Blood Levels with Contaminated Water
In 2023, a team of researchers led by Brian A. Rodríguez-Aguilar conducted an important study on PFAS blood serum levels.[ https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/health-effects/blood-testing.html ] […]
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USGS Studies PFAS in Tap Water
In 2023, USGS researchers led by hydrologist Kelly L. Smalling conducted a study on PFAS in US tap water. https://www.usgs.gov/news/national-news-release/tap-water-study-detects-pfas-forever-chemicals-across-us They published […]
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