In a new report released by the Labor Department, “working people are at great risk of falling into poverty,” due to changes in state workers’ comp laws. Because of this, the Labor Department is asking for an exploration of federal oversight and federal minimum benefits. According to NPR, the report states that over the last 10 years, states […]
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Oct
Oct
When most people think of “opiates,” dangerous narcotics like heroin likely come to mind. However, over the last few years, a new kind of legal opiate has been claiming the lives of thousands of Americans all over the country: opioid painkillers. Below, we take a closer look at this disturbing trend and what we can […]
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Sep
Sep
This week, federal officials announced a new rule that will finally allow lawsuits against nursing homes that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding to be submitted to court. Previously, these lawsuits had to be handled in private arbitration, a process that kept claims secret and limited the rights of the patients and families. As the New York […]
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Sep
Sep
Amazon, Ebay, and other major online retailers have provided a much-needed influx of business for American delivery companies, including the US Postal Service that was on the verge of collapsing. While online shopping has made getting nearly anything delivered straight to your door amazingly convenient, it has also led to a sharp rise in dog […]
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Sep
Sep
When pursuing a workers’ compensation claim, you may be asked to undergo an independent medical exam (IME) if there is a dispute or disagreement regarding your injury and medical condition. The insurance company will appoint the doctor who performs the exam to determine the degree of permanent disability and what you should receive in benefits. In this […]
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Jul
Jul
The legal rights of American consumers are increasingly under attack through the practice of forced arbitration. Forced arbitration clauses, found in contracts for many financial services and financial products, eliminate the consumer’s ability to file a class action lawsuit if they have been cheated. Individuals rarely have the resources to fight back against large banks […]
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Jul
Jul
In this month’s issue of the Christian & Christian email newsletter, our lawyers take a look at the growing trend of motorcycle riders over the age of 50 being killed in accidents. While the overall number of motorcycle deaths annually continues to drop, the percentage of older riders involved in fatal accidents has risen significantly. […]
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Jun
Jun
States and municipalities around the nation are taking action to reform marijuana laws, with Washington and Colorado legalizing the drug for recreational use. The tragic death of Elizabeth Kemble, however, has brought to light a potentially serious consequence of such reform – more people driving under the influence of marijuana. Kemble, a noted advocate for […]
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May
May
In a surprising admission, car maker Honda has revealed that it knew about the defective Takata airbags in its cars as early as 2009, years before it issued any recalls related to the airbags. It is now unclear whether or not the company will now also become liable for injuries resulting from the dangerous bags– […]
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May
May
The prevalence of forced arbitration has essentially created an alternate legal system – one where consumers, employees, and others are robbed of their rights. Our May 2016 newsletter takes a look at the growing and disturbing trend of forced arbitration, with examples of the injustice that this creates. To read the April 2016 newsletter in […]