Miscellaneous

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 […]

Many times consumers are perplexed as to why they have had their auto insurance rates increased after an accident that was not their fault. In Florida, there are actually some statutory guidelines of which consumers should be aware. These guidelines fall under the domain of Fla. Stat. 626.9541 – Unfair […]

Next summer, sunscreen bottles will be seeing many changes as a result of new federal regulations announced on June 14.  The regulations were created to ensure that sunscreens meet modern standards for safety and effectiveness. For the first time ever, sunscreen labels that pass FDA approved testing will be able […]

It’s not often I read a sports article and find somebody who truly understands the industry I work in like Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel did on his take in the tragic wrongful death case of football player Ereck Planchar. I hope many people take the time to read […]