Emerging Litigation: Acetaminophen and Autism
Several lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of acetaminophen over claims it causes autism. What is acetaminophen? Acetaminophen is an aspirin […]
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Monetary Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuits
What Money Damages Can be Awarded in Personal Injury Lawsuits? The law defines damages as monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff by […]
Read moreUpdates in Mass Tort Litigation
Mass Tort litigation is where many Plaintiffs have been impacted by the same product or device such that the cases are often […]
Read moreNew Litigation Involving Hair Relaxers
Numerous lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of hair relaxing products. Plaintiffs claim that the products cause cancer. The lawsuits allege […]
Read moreUM insurance for personal injuries
In Louisiana, every driver must have liability insurance. Liability insurance pays when you cause a wreck and hurt someone else. But your […]
Read moreNew Year’s Resolutions for the Environment
Every year, millions of people across the country contemplate the year that has passed and make New Year’s Resolutions. This year, we’re […]
Read moreRecent FDA Recalls and Safety Communications
When the FDA considers a product on the market to be in violation of its regulations, the FDA may issue a recall […]
Read moreWhat the Dry Shampoo Recalls Mean
Unilever, one of the largest personal care manufacturers in the world, recently recalled several brands of dry shampoo. The recalled products are […]
Read moreDC Court Scolds EPA for Improperly Registering Pesticides
On November 22, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted a writ of mandamus against the EPA (Environmental […]
Read moreEPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap – Year One
Recently, the EPA acknowledged the urgent public health and environmental threat caused by decades of PFAS pollution. Due to this threat, the […]
Read moreHow Oil Companies Cause Groundwater Damages
Oil companies damage groundwater through neglect and ill practices. This article will discuss several ways oil and gas operators historically pollute groundwater. […]
Read moreAttorneys General from 17 States Senate to Pass PFAS Provisions in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act
On November 8, 2022, Attorneys General from seventeen states and D.C. wrote to Senate Leaders Schumer and McConnell. The AGs expressed support […]
Read moreInjured in Louisiana: How long do I have to file a claim?
Lawsuits for injuries can only be brought within certain time limits. After that, you cannot recover for your injuries. So, one of […]
Read moreHow to Dispose of AFFF Containing PFAS
The dangers of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are finally being recognized. The Environmental Protection Agency recently lowered the allowable limit of PFAS […]
Read moreDrought and the Mississippi River
When people in the Southern and Midwestern United States think of the consequences of climate change, people tend to think about extreme […]
Read moreCleaning up an Oil Company’s Mess
Oil and gas is and has been big business in Louisiana for many years. The first oil well in Louisiana was drilled […]
Read moreFDA sues Manufacturers of E-Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the regulation of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, medical devices, many food items, cosmetics and tobacco […]
Read moreRecent FDA Announcements and Updates
Transvaginal Mesh Study Concludes The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently released results of a post-market surveillance study on vaginal mesh devices. […]
Read moreDamages in personal injury lawsuits
In Louisiana, if we hurt someone we must pay for all of their damages. “Damages” is the value of the things that […]
Read morePrice of Pesticides: DC v. Velsicol Chemical
On October 13, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia sued a pesticide manufacturer for polluting D.C. waterways and natural resources. […]
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