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Discussing the latest in asbestos lung cancer litigation | Causes, Not Just Cases®
December 22, 2014 | by: Motley Rice
As many Americans are all too aware, lung cancer continues to be the leading cancer killer in both men and women in the United States. It is mainly seen as a disease of the elderly, with more than 82 percent of those suffering 60 years of age or older.
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Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and the D.C. Screening of “MisLead” | Causes, Not Just Cases®
December 22, 2014 | by: Fidelma L. Fitzpatrick
Even low levels of lead in the blood (5 micrograms per deciliter µg/dL) can result in lower IQ, hyperactivity, hearing problems and anemia, and in rare cases has led to seizures, coma and even death. To put that into context, accidentally eating a chip of lead paint about the size of a period (.) can cause an elevated…
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Putting on Purple this November: Recognizing Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month | Causes, Not Just Cases®
December 22, 2014 | by: Kimberly Barone Baden
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Pancreatic cancer might not have the same name recognition as breast or colon cancer, but of the top 25 cancer killers today, it’s the only one with a five-year survival rate at six percent.
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Takata’s cover-up of airbag defect could outpace GM’s cover-up | Causes, Not Just Cases®
December 19, 2014 | by: Kevin R. Dean
In a series of recalls ominously similar to those made by General Motors earlier this year for a faulty ignition switch, 10 major vehicle manufacturers, including Honda and Toyota, have issued recalls on more than 7.8 million vehicles that may contain defective airbags that could explode on impact and shoot metal…
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On Veterans Day, honor and protect those who protected us | Causes, Not Just Cases®
December 16, 2014 | by: John E. Herrick
It is right and proper that on Veterans Day we honor those who selflessly served our country, who bravely protected our freedoms, and who fearlessly confronted our enemies. On this day and throughout the year, we offer thanks to all veterans for all you have done and continue to do for your flag, your country and your…
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Shining a Light on Lung Cancer | Causes, Not Just Cases®
December 16, 2014 | by: Anne McGinness Kearse
Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some truly incredible people, but unfortunately it is often under very difficult and painful circumstances. Even though some are either dealing with aggressive lung cancer or coping with the loss of a loved one from this horrible disease, one thing all of…
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High Court rejects BP’s attempt to rewrite the contract | Causes, Not Just Cases®
December 16, 2014 | by: Joseph F. Rice
I am still amazed that I am writing this post and we are here today. However, I am gratified that the Supreme Court did not fall into BP’s game and indulge it by hearing its appeal of the Business and Economic Damages Settlement Agreement.
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The long history of GM’s ignition switch cover up | Causes, Not Just Cases®
December 16, 2014 | by: Jodi Westbrook Flowers
GM’s ignition switch defect has now been linked to 38 deaths. The ignition switch problem was so obvious that customers, journalists and even GM employees were reporting the problem a decade before GM finally admitted the issue and recalled the cars.
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Pleading antitrust injury in the absence of FDA approval of a drug | Causes, Not Just Cases®
December 16, 2014 | by: Michael M. Buchman
Nine months of negotiations, an agreed-upon set of purchase terms and clinical trials already in progress according to FDA requirements—if a drug manufacturer has completed all of these in anticipation of purchasing the rights to a drug, is that proof enough that it was prepared and intended to enter the…
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RIAJ President Announced: Attorney Vin Greene sworn in as Rhode Island Association for Justice President
October 17, 2014 | by: Motley Rice
Vin Greene, Motley Rice LLC member attorney, was sworn in as president of the Rhode Island Association for Justice.