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10 seconds may save your summer vacation | Causes, Not Just Cases®
September 16, 2014 | by: Kevin R. Dean
It may take a couple extra seconds out of your summer vacation time this year, but taking a few small steps to ensure your family’s safety while on the road or during your vacation stay could save you from some mishaps down the road.
Blog Medical Drugs | Medical Device Lawsuits | Women’s Health Lawsuits
Is there a link between talcum powder and cancer? | Causes, Not Just Cases®
September 16, 2014 | by: Carmen S. Scott
While studies continue to examine talcum powder and ovarian cancer, women of all ages should be aware that concerns about the possible relationship between the genital application of talcum powder and ovarian cancer are starting to gain attention.
Blog Medical Device Lawsuits
Morcellator warning only the latest reason FDA should consider revising the 510(k) process | Causes, Not Just Cases®
September 16, 2014 | by: Carmen S. Scott
When the FDA released a safety communication earlier this year about the laparoscopic power morcellation (LPM) procedure, many women may have been shocked to learn that this fairly common procedure for removing supposedly benign uterine fibroids could result in the rapid spread of cancer if those fibroids turned out…
Blog Medical Drugs
Generic Drug Labeling: Brand-name drug manufacturers can be held liable for warnings on generic versions | Causes, Not Just Cases®
September 16, 2014 | by: Fred Thompson III
The controversial Wyeth v. Weeks decision, which was confirmed by the Alabama Supreme Court this past August 15, 2014, provided a welcome ray of hope in a preemption landscape made desolate by the Mensing decision of 2011.
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Helping the Underdogs: Motley Rice named to 2014 Plaintiffs’ Hot List
September 15, 2014 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice has again been selected to The National Law Journal's Plaintiffs' Hot List, highlighting the firm’s work in environmental and securities fraud litigation. The firm, one of 12 firms across the nation receiving the accolade in 2014, was featured in The National.
News Medical Drugs
Actos Decision Statement: $9 Billion Decision on Eli Lilly and Takeda Pharmaceuticals
September 15, 2014 | by: Motley Rice
On Monday, April 7, a federal court jury in Louisiana decided that Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly hid the risks of bladder cancer from the diabetes drug, Actos.
News Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos Awareness Conference: 10th annual ADAO conference continued to inspire
September 15, 2014 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice was a proud sponsor of the 10th annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference, presented by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO).
News Aviation Lawsuit
Massachusetts Private Plane: Aviation attorneys reviewing crash that took the lives of seven
September 15, 2014 | by: Motley Rice
On the night of Saturday, May 31, 2014, a Gulfstream IV private jet departing from Hanscom Air Force Base approximately 20 miles northwest of Boston and carrying seven passengers reportedly crashed and caught fire, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
News Toxic Exposure
Burn Pit Legislation: Louisiana passes law to help veterans
September 15, 2014 | by: Motley Rice
On May 28, Louisiana Governor Jindal signed into law SB 538 which is known as the Staff Sergeant William Austin Daniel Military Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2014.
News Toxic Exposure
SG Opinion Sought: Supreme Court asks government’s view in burn pit litigation
September 15, 2014 | by: Motley Rice
The U.S. Supreme Court is seeking the opinion of the solicitor general in the burn pit litigation, KBR Inc. et al. v. Alan Metzgar et al, pending with the Supreme Court.