In 2026, nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) can be legal in sexual abuse claims, but their use is increasingly restricted and regulated. Traditionally, they were included in…
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New York City Gives Survivors More Time to File Sexual Abuse Claims
On January 29, 2026, the New York City Council expanded the Gender-Motivated Violence Act (GMVA), giving survivors more time to pursue sexual abuse lawsuits against…
What Proof Do You Need for the Roundup® Lawsuit?
Roundup® is a popular residential and industrial weed killer that contains glyphosate, which has been linked to several types of cancer. If you used Roundup…
FDA Pulls Proposed Rule to Test for Asbestos in Cosmetics
Despite mounting evidence linking talcum powder to asbestos, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn a proposed rule to implement standardized testing on…
Today Is the Anniversary of the First Successful Cesarean Section in the U.S.
While many people think of a cesarean section as a fairly modern medical innovation, depictions of C-sections can be found in Greek mythology, ancient Chinese…
California Sexual Assault Statute of Limitations Extended by New Lookback Window
In 2025, California passed a law that could give many adult survivors of sexual abuse a long-awaited opportunity to seek justice, even if their legal…
Over $1.5 Billion Awarded in Latest Johnson & Johnson Talc Verdict for Mesothelioma
In December 2025, a Baltimore jury handed down a record-setting talc verdict, awarding more than $1.5 Billion to a woman who alleged that Johnson &…
Are Nursing Homes Required to Report Falls?
In the United States, nursing homes are required to report resident falls, especially when a fall results in injury, hospitalization, or death. Federal regulations governing…
FDA Adds Brain Tumor Risk to Depo-Provera® Warning Label
In December 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the addition of meningioma brain tumor risks to the warning labels for Depo-Provera®, a…
