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Permissible exposure limits (PELs) were established by OSHA to protect employees from exposure to certain chemicals.

The 2026 Mineral Commodity Summaries, part of the U.S. Geological Survey Minerals Survey (USGS), showed that the U.S. has consistently decreased its asbestos consumption in recent years. This decrease is due to health risks related to asbestos that have led to regulations, bans and litigation.

Some innovations in technology have the potential to harm consumers. Learn about emerging tech lawsuits.

Motley Rice has filed a 13-count civil complaint in Arizona state court on behalf of “Jane Doe” alleging that she was sexually assaulted by an Uber driver following a ride in January 2026, and that Uber Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiary Rasier, LLC failed to adequately protect her.

While chrysotile asbestos is banned in the U.S., asbestos can still be found today in older buildings and products.

Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee has signed into law sweeping legislation that allows survivors of childhood sexual abuse, no matter when the abuse occurred, to sue their abusers and the institutions that enabled or concealed that abuse.

European and American GLP-1 labels may contain different warnings for people using these medications.

The agreement resolves years of litigation alleging discriminatory hiring and lending practices.

The struggle for workers’ rights has never followed a straight or easy path.

Over just two days in the last week of March, juries in two states sent a message to social media companies; we will protect our children.