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Reports are developing that the recent and tragic crash of an AmTrak train, running on CSX rails, might have been avoided if a safety feature called a “positive train control” (PTC) had been employed at the time. This is technology what one of our firm’s partners wrote about on May […]

The barrage of backlash booming around the repeal of the net-neutrality law by the Federal Communications Commission is facing an all-fronts assault. The communications companies that stand to win from the controversial FCC ruling, pushed through by Chairman Ajit Pai, a former Verizon attorney, and supported by Republicans are facing […]

Death threats. Protests. Rallies. Strong opinions roil around the controversial Federal Communications Commission vote to repeal the Obama administration’s net-neutrality law that protected a free and open Internet. Now, the United Nations has weighed in, saying the vote will silence voices that, without the World Wide Web, never would have […]

The issue of net neutrality discouragingly has devolved into death threats. A 28-year-old man faces criminal charges for allegedly saying he will kill Rep. John Katko if the New York Republican supports the Federal Communications Commission’s vote on rolling back the rules that enable a free and open Internet. Patrick […]

In this Issue: Tractor-trailer/minivan collision results in $5 million settlement Chris Searcy honored with Anti-Defamation League Award Patient loses eyesight when medical center fails to protect him Impaired driver rear-ends vehicle resulting in $750,000 in damages Emergency care facility fails to diagnose clear indications of spinal damage Stryker V40 cases […]

In this Issue: $1.55 million jury verdict won against negligent surgeon Serious hip fracture in slip-fall accident results in long, difficult recovery $1 million settlement for neck injuries suffered for years after traffic accident Rapid IV replenishment of sodium results in baby’s death Mass Tort highlights for 2nd quarter 2017 […]