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...]
Did Wells Fargo Make Illegal Changes to Customer Mortgages?
A recent class action lawsuit accuses Wells Fargo of extending mortgage loan terms for customers in bankruptcy without their knowledge. Tom Goyda, a spokesman for Wells Fargo, strongly denies the claim stating that the bankruptcy courts and borrowers were notified. The lawsuits suggest that the changes were confusing because they lowered the monthly mortgage payment for … [Read more...]
Female JD Enrollment Soars and Surpasses Males for the First Time in History
Has the time in history come where more women than men are enrolled in law school for their Juris Doctor Degree? According to research gathered by The New York Times and this Enjuris infographic, the answer is yes. In fact, 2016 was a milestone for female enrollees. The JD is the highest form of legal education available in the United States and constitutes a professional … [Read more...]
A New Therapy May Help Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Spinal cord injuries are one of the most devastating and financially painful injuries that currently affects approximately 276,000 individuals in the United States alone. The medical costs for these patients can be astronomical with many spending up to a million in the first year of their injury. As a result, the scientific and medical communities are constantly … [Read more...]
