Administrative Law, Consumer Protection, Personal Injury

Transvaginal Mesh Multi District Litigation

by Phillips Law Offices on 12/26/2012

Transvaginal mesh is a synthetic fiber sling that is implanted through the vagina. It is used to prevent instances of pelvic organ prolapse in women, a condition in which organs such as the bladder, uterus, and lower...more

FDA Announces Propecia, Proscar to Receive New Sexual Dysfunction & Side Effects Warning Label

by Schmidt & Clark, LLP on 4/13/2012

Two of pharmaceutical giant Merck’s best-selling drugs, Propecia and Proscar, will be required to carry warnings linking them to severe persistent sexual side effects, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced...more

Birth Control Blood Clot Risk Prompts FDA to Issue Drospirenone Label Change

by Schmidt & Clark, LLP on 4/11/2012

April 10, 2012 - The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a press release today stating that it had completed a review of epidemiological studies regarding the risk of blood clots in women taking birth control pills...more

How much should automakers be fined for not complying with recall rules?

by Howard Ankin on 4/5/2012

In late March, the United States Senate approved legislation that would increase the fines levied against U.S. automakers who failed to comply with automobile recall regulations. Currently, automakers are fined a maximum of...more

FDA Must Improve Monitoring of Food Safety

by Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury... on 1/12/2012

According to a report by the Department of Health and Human Services, every year 128,000 Americans are hospitalized and 3,000 die from food poisoning. The FDA is responsible for safeguarding the food supply and for inspecting...more

Another Warning on Baby Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

by Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury... on 12/27/2011

If you give your baby acetaminophen to reduce fever and pain, pay close attention to the packaging. Several months ago, we reported about the FDA’s interest in more accurate dosing information for children’s Tylenol ....more

Lap-Band Clinics Are Warned by the FDA for Overly Rosy Promotions of Weight Loss

by Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury... on 12/19/2011

For a couple of years now, Southern California drivers have become used to seeing billboards for a medical procedure that promises to turn overweight people into the thin creatures they want to be. By calling 1-800-GETTHIN,...more

Federal Government Issues New Crib Standards for Hotels; Daycare Centers

by Jonathan Rosenfeld - Chicago Personal Injury... on 11/14/2011

In response to at least 32 infant deaths caused by “drop-side” cribs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued stringent new rules for cribs in hotels. As of December 2012, all U.S. hotels and motels...more

Advertising News & Analysis - November 3, 2011

by Venable LLP on 11/9/2011

In this Newsletter; Venable’s Advertising Practice Named “Law Firm of the Year”;“Company Doe” Lawsuit Challenges CPSC Database; Senate Unveils Bill to Revitalize USPS, Stave off Five-Day Delivery; Santa Monica, CA Files...more

Youth and Tanning Beds: Do Not Mix

by Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury... on 10/18/2011

The groundswell against the use of tanning beds got an additional boost last week when California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation prohibiting children younger than 18 from using the body-bronzers as of January 2012....more

FDA Issues a Warning for Avastin – Again

by Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury... on 10/15/2011

The problems with the cancer drug Avastin are never ending. The FDA has issued a another warning about the drug’s dangers, this time involving ovarian failure, jaw necrosis (bone decay), blot clots and excessive...more

Proper Child Car Seat Installation Isn’t Always Easy

by Howard Ankin on 9/23/2011

Car seats provide children, the most vulnerable of passengers, with much-needed extra protection in the event of a car accident. However, when they’re not installed correctly, car seats don’t protect children the way that...more

Costco Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit Shows How Court Jurisdiction Works, Says New York Slip and Fall Lawyer

by The Perecman Firm on 9/20/2011

New York slip and fall lawyer David Perecman comments on a 74-year-old woman's lawsuit against Costco. Theresa Danza claimed she was injured after slipping and falling in a store in North Miami, Florida. What made...more

Consumers Seek Recall of Brazilian Blowout

by Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury... on 9/16/2011

It sounds like a World Cup Soccer match result, but in fact, Brazilian Blowout is a hair-straightening product. And thanks to a wave of unpleasant responses to its use, the FDA has issued a warning letter to its...more

Illinois–In the Minority On Helmet Laws

by Howard Ankin on 9/6/2011

It’s a contentious issue for many bikers–whether states should be able to require motorcyclists to wear helmets. For them, it’s an issue of personal choice and freedom. But there are many other interests at stake. For...more

Turkey Salmonella Outbreak

by Howard Ankin on 9/1/2011

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working with public health officials across the country and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) to determine the cause of...more

Stroller Manufacturer Calls For Mandatory Regulation After Massive Recall

by Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury... on 5/13/2011

Maclaren USA, the stroller manufacturer which issued a massive recall in November 2009, is calling for mandatory federal regulations of standards for strollers and global harmonization of stroller safety. In a press...more

Bold Move By FDA Requires Metal-On- Metal Hip Makers To Conduct Safety Evaluations Of Their Products

by Jonathan Rosenfeld - Chicago Personal Injury... on 5/13/2011

After the widespread problems with metal-on-metal artificial hips manufactured by DePuy, the FDA is now heightening their supervision of similar products manufactured by other companies. In addition to early failure...more

Safety Warning: Recalled Shades and Blinds

by Demas Law Group on 5/5/2011

There’s been a marked increase in the number of recalled shades and blinds during the past few years. Far too many children keep getting their necks and heads caught in the cords and drawstrings of these products while...more

Plugging the "Black Hole" in Medical Licensing Boards

by Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury... on 4/29/2011

Too often, patients and families with a serious complaint about an incompetent or unethical medical doctor will write their concerns to the state licensing board and then see their case drop into a black hole. But now, thanks...more

Manufacturers Dither While Toddlers Get Strangled in Window-Blind Cords

by Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury... on 4/28/2011

With an average of one child every two weeks strangled on the cords of window blinds, it’s no wonder that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has asked manufacturers to come up with a way to eliminate the risks to...more

Legislation Needs To Target Problems Associated With Collapsing Car Seats That Can Injure Children

by Jonathan Rosenfeld - Chicago Personal Injury... on 4/19/2011

An antiquated standard that governs the mandatory strength required for the front-seats of cars needs to be improved-- to improve the safety of back-seat passengers--- children. Since 1968, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...more

Unsafe Cruise Control Leads to Mercedes Recall

by Demas Law Group on 4/8/2011

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Mercedes-Benz has recalled over 136,000 of its popular M-Class SUV’s due to complaints that the cruise control was not disengaging when average pressure was...more

Are Children’s Car Seats Safe?

by Howard Ankin on 3/23/2011

According to recent reports, it’s unclear whether car seats are safe. Current testing methods for car seats are inadequate and based on insufficient test data. Nevertheless, despite questionable data, new standards are...more

New FDA Warnings Suggest Correlation Between Topomax And Birth Defects Including: Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate

by Jonathan Rosenfeld - Chicago Personal Injury... on 3/14/2011

A new FDA warning was recently published which warns women of childbearing age that their use of Topomax (and other generic variations known as topiramate) significantly increases their chances of giving birth to a child with...more

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