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On August 2, 2011, the FDA reopened the public comment period on its proposed gluten-free labeling rule.  After the 60 day comment period, the FDA will issue a final rule that defines “gluten-free” for labeling food products.  The original rule was published on January 23, 2007. By establishing a standard […]

With the hottest days of summer upon us, pools and beaches are more crowded than ever.  However, it is important to make sure children are properly supervised while splashing, floating and swimming. Sadly, each year more than 800 children drown in swimming pools.  The risk of drowning increases during the […]

Yesterday, the FDA warned that the drug Diflucan (fluconazole) can result in rare and distinctive birth defects if taken during the first trimester of pregnancy. The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program issued this safety alert to obstetricians, gynecologists, pharmacists, and infectious disease physicians, as well as the […]

Two very popular and enormously successful diabetes drugs have come under intense regulatory scrutiny over the past year. Avandia and Actos were developed and prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes. In people with type 2 diabetes the body does not make enough insulin, and the insulin that the body produces […]

Johnson & Johnson claims that its numerous product recalls last year can be attributed to poor management, staffing cuts, and integrating the consumer unit it purchased from Pfizer Inc., the company said in court papers. The report makes clear, however, that top executives are not to blame.  This poses an […]

Perhaps the abysmal performance of the Toyota executives in their delay in recalling vehicles with sudden acceleration and braking problems has led to an increase in vehicle manufacturer vigilance in monitoring their own vehicles for possible safety problems. On the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration site is found the July […]

It seems these days that everyone has a Facebook page and a Twitter account. Children and their grandparents alike seem to be “tweeting” a Twitter and posting on Facebook. Facebook users are also becoming less guarded with the information they post on their pages.  You can find out just about […]

The ABA today released a list of 30 books that 30 different lawyers suggested every lawyer should read.  The ABA admitted, “…they are not the greatest or the most popular” and the ABA has not ranked or reviewed them, so I am curious to know your thoughts. Personally, one of […]

Automobile accidents happen. With the sheer numbers of people driving on roads in South Florida crashes, fender benders and car accidents are inevitable. In many of those accidents no one is seriously injured; sadly in some people suffer significant injuries and tragically sometimes death. When an automobile accident happens information […]

The Florida Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal yesterday made by RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. following a $28.3 million jury verdict in 2009.   The court upheld the verdict in a one-page order, denied jurisdiction, and noted, “no motion for rehearing will be entertained by the Court.”  RJ Reynolds had […]