I am proud and privileged that I can count myself a citizen of the world’s “melting pot” – the United States of America. I am equally proud that I have a rich and varied heritage founded in the Latin culture. Both my mother and my father came to this country […]
Category: Miscellaneous
Much of the time, the two political parties seem virtually indistinguishable. But, every once in a while, something happens that draws a stark contrast between the Democratic and Republican views of the world. Such a moment came during the GOP presidential debate last night, when Rep. Ron Paul was asked […]
Many pets love riding in the car. However, driving with your pet can often lead to distraction and danger if you are not careful. Here are some tips to help both you and your pet arrive safely to your destination. Tip #1: Never leave your pets alone in the car! […]
We have written about the Food & Drug Administration process for “quickie” approval of medical devices provided for in the “501(k) approval process”. This involves a manufacturer asking for approval of its medical device because it is “similar to those already cleared” for use by patients. The 501(k) process allows […]
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (August 31, 2011) — 10 lawyers from Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2012. Chris Searcy, Jack Scarola, Greg Barnhart, John Shipley, Chris Speed, Cal Warriner, James Gustafson, Karen Terry, Darryl Lewis and Ed […]
In Big Pharma’s constant search for the magic pill, the one that promises relief or a cure for chronic debilitating disease, concerns about side effects, even potentially fatal ones are often dismissed as aberrations, anomalies or not clinically significant. For type 2 diabetics, the two latest magic pills that promised […]
Is it the job of investment companies, such as Morgan Stanley, to provide analysis reports about industries with a one-sided slant to them? No, and their recent report on the state of financial exposure to tobacco companies by “Engle Progeny” cases is not one-sided, but in my view, it certainly […]
As technology continues to make its way into our everyday lives, questions begin to arise about the safety of our new “toys.” I guess there will come a time when we are so saturated with new gimmicks that we will simply just hit the wall. At some point, there just […]
On August 10, 2011, Judge John R. Tunheim, District Court Judge in Minneapolis, held a Joint Status Conference for the coordinated mass torts proceeding involving the drug Levaquin. Currently, there are 1,314 individual lawsuits that have been transferred to MDL No. 1943 for pre-trial proceedings. Judge Tunheim has completed two […]
I have spent the past 45 years hiring, firing and working with lawyers and law firms. The importance of whether you need to hire an attorney and which lawyer to hire can not be under-emphasized. Both of these decisions are important. So, when do you need an attorney and how […]
