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The SEC announced Tuesday that it will pay its first award under a new whistleblower program created under the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act. The 2010 Dodd-Frank Act authorized the whistleblower program to reward people who offer high-quality, original information that leads to an SEC enforcement action in which more than $1 million in sanctions is ordered.
by: T. David Hoyle
As the father of a toddler, I am beginning to recognize the many dangers that child products can present and how challenging it can be for parents to keep their children safe. While many seem fun, innovative and, on the surface, safe, unfortunately, many of them are very dangerous for children.
by: Joseph F. Rice
I truly feel that the lessons learned on the golf course have also enabled me to better help my clients in the courtroom.
by: Jeanette M. Gilbert
Asbestos Trusts are there for those people and their families suffering from or hurt by the effects of an asbestos-related disease. They are set up to give those suffering from the malfeasance of bankrupt companies access to funds that might lessen their and their family’s suffering. They can be the only way to get paid by a bankrupt company. If you qualify, it is often worth pursing your claims.
by: Mary F. Schiavo
While fighting for safer skies, we aim to raise awareness regarding the many safety guidelines that passengers can control.
by: Fidelma L. Fitzpatrick
If you live in a home built before 1978, it is reasonable to assume that your house may be contaminated with lead paint, a known toxin that can lead to lead poisoning. Lead is a heavy metal that, when absorbed, is stored in the body’s tissues and bones, and can act as a neurotoxin to the brain.
by: Jodi Westbrook Flowers
The Supreme Court ruling upholding the vast majority of the Affordable Health Care Act had immediate consequences visible to all from the moment reporters rushed from the court to the waiting cameras, microphones and partisans in the debate who were anxiously bracing themselves on the building’s steps.
by: Mary F. Schiavo
It is time to require all pilots to pass reaction time tests and mental fitness tests before they are allowed to fly. Aviation companies need to support these measures—to protect their business, their pilots and their passengers.
by: Carmen S. Scott
Attorney Carmen Scott urges women to learn the facts about contraceptives, and to speak with a physician about the pros and cons associated with various kinds of hormonal contraceptives.
by: Vincent L. Greene IV
Malignant mesothelioma is the most serious of all asbestos-related diseases. It is extremely aggressive, often not detected until it has progressed into the advanced stages of cancer and lacks any known cure. However, such cases are not without hope.