When it comes to so-called “whistleblower” movies, there is always a risk that the story will fall flat, resting on the assumption that public knowledge…
Category: Personal Injury
Statute of Limitations Extended for Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors in New Jersey
On December 1, a New Jersey law went into effect that extends the statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims. It also creates a 2-year…
In Move to Curb Underage Vaping, Massachusetts Passes Bill to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
Right as the White House backs away from efforts to ban flavored e-cigarettes, some states are forging ahead with measures of their own. Last week,…
Mark Ruffalo’s New Thriller ‘Dark Waters’ and PFAS Legislation in Congress Have the Country Talking About Forever Chemicals
After decades of cover-ups, so-called “forever chemicals” are finally getting the attention they deserve. But will it be enough to drive significant change in how…
Culture or Negligence: What’s to Blame for the Thousands of Deaths Caused by Medical Errors Each Year?
The year was 1999 — now 20 years ago — when a landmark report from the Institute of Medicine (IoM) revealed that as many as…
Toxic Chemicals From Military Bases Seeping Into Groundwater of Surrounding Communities
After reviewing Defense Department records, a new investigation from the Los Angeles Times revealed that 21 military bases in California were contaminated with “forever chemicals.”…
Disturbing Levels of Toxic Chemicals Found in the Blood of Firefighters
The more scientists learn about the chemicals in firefighting foam, the greater the danger seems to be. Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) has been used…
FDA Warns Juul About Illegal Marketing of E-Cigarettes
Juul has enjoyed tremendous success operating its business from within the slowly shrinking gray area governing e-cigarettes. Now that people are getting sick and dying…
Trump Administration Says It Will Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes in U.S.
The Trump administration is moving to ban flavored e-cigarettes. In a meeting at the White House Wednesday, officials told reporters that the ban will target…
