Assembly Bill 5 in California has caused no shortage of stress from companies like Uber, which rely on independent contractors to perform many of their work functions. Perhaps it’s unsurprising that Uber filed a lawsuit that would temporarily shield them from the law that went into effect on January 1. That attempt failed, but Uber will continue its legal fight to get AB 5 … [Read more...]
Are Vaping & Lung Disease Linked? Investigators Want to Find Out
Vaping was supposed to be a technological liberation for smokers. Instead of getting a nicotine fix by inhaling tobacco, the new e-cigarettes would turn nicotine liquid into aerosolized vapor, something much less toxic. But early returns are not reassuring. An outbreak of illnesses across the country have alerted the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to a potential link between … [Read more...]
Ethiopia Wrongful Death Lawsuit Could Cost Boeing $1 Billion
“Blinded by its greed, Boeing haphazardly rushed the 737 MAX 8 to market, with the knowledge and tacit approval of the United States Federal Aviation Administration … Boeing’s decision to put profits over safety … and the regulators that enabled it, must be held accountable for their reckless actions” This concise and searing paragraph introduces the Ethiopia wrongful death … [Read more...]
Debating the Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Rule
The media coverage of the recent federal government shutdown focused on the debate regarding border security. Amidst the noise, the Trump Administration quietly amended the Workplace Injuries & Illnesses Rule dealing with worker safety. The higher-ups of organized labor noticed and incited a new round of debate regarding how to monitor injuries on the job. In the spring of … [Read more...]
Big States Target Walgreens & CVS In Opioid Lawsuit
The opioid epidemic in the United States has taken a devastating toll and the biggest pharmacies are coming under fire. Over 1,400 local and state governments have filed suit against drugmakers for aiding and abetting the epidemic. This includes a high-profile showdown between two politically important states—Florida and Ohio—against two of the biggest retail … [Read more...]
Report Accuses FDA of Lagging When Removing Recalled Food From Shelves
According to a report recently issued by the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking entirely too long to remove tainted food from grocery store shelves. The report states that the FDA “did not always have an efficient and effective food-recall process that ensured the safety of the nation's food … [Read more...]
