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 […]
Category: Miscellaneous
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
With only a month or so until summer is up, now might be an excellent time to consider childproofing your home. Many parents can become quite busy around the fall season with the start of school, homework, soccer practices, PTA meetings, etc. (not to stress you out). Furthermore, for many, […]
Topamax, is the antiepileptic drug that has been shown to cause oral clefts in infants whose mothers took the drug while pregnant and may actually increase a woman’s chance of becoming pregnant. According to Topamax’s label, the drug may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Topamax use can lead to […]
