Covid-19 has changed our world. From every day mask wearing and social distancing to working from home, our lives have changed immeasurably. So too in toxic tort litigation. Courts and parties have struggled to keep cases and dockets moving via Zoom and phone conferences, and have grappled with how and when trials will go forward. Of course, this is all
The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work as lawyers. We have all adapted to zoom hearings, mediations and depositions. When the pandemic ends, I personally hope we’ll keep doing some of the things we are doing now that are more efficient and less costly. The legal industry has not been the only industry to make adjustments
Although no secret for legal professionals, members of the general public might be shocked to find out that asbestos and the whole panoply of related diseases are still a matter of current public concern. In case you need a memory refresh, asbestos is the mineral that used to capture headlines all through the ’70s to the ’90s due to its
Late 2019, Valisure pharmacy stated that ranitidine often sold as Zantac, had a toxin known as N-nitrosodimethylamine ( NDMA) at levels that the FDA considered low although higher than the allowed amount. Some independent tests were done, which showed that Zantac contained over 30,000 times the 96ng safe amount, accumulating to 3,000,000ng /tablet. This is bad, bad, bad, and so
Tampa sees a lot of commercial motor vehicle traffic—most of it in the form of trucks and tractor-trailers bringing in food for us to consume and hauling our industrial goods and seafood out to the rest of the nation. Plenty of commercial vehicle traffic, however, runs within Tampa, ferrying goods, mail, and packages around the city. Unfortunately, too often, Tampa
The Tampa area is a hot spot for motorcyclists. Between the nightlife at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and the nearby beach in Clearwater, plus excellent biking weather for at least eight months of the year, the area sees a lot of motorcycle crashes. Unfortunately, many drivers don’t look out for motorcycles, and some often say that they
Motorcycling has been a popular mode of transportation since the 19th century. From its earliest days, motorcyclists have described riding in the open air as a one-of-a-kind, freeing experience, particularly when compared to the confines of a passenger vehicle. However, motorcycle riding also makes riders vulnerable to severe injury in a crash. Here in Orlando, motorcycle accidents cause severe injuries
Riding motorcycles in Boston is an enjoyable and economical way to get around during the warmer months. In the winter months, however, the wind, the snow, ice, and freezing temperatures make riding a motorcycle an extremely risky way to travel. Overall, regardless of the time of year, a motorcycle’s small size and lack of protection make motorcycles an inherently dangerous
Many of you have watched more television during the pandemic than ever before. Surely, you have seen plenty of news stories about racial injustice in policing and our criminal justice system. For sure, it is a real thing and something that must be addressed. But, how many news stories have you seen about racial inequities in our healthcare system? I
It would be reasonable to assume that with fewer drivers on American roadways during the pandemic, auto accident fatality rates per miles traveled would drop. However, recent statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicate that Covid-era accident fatality rates are not evolving as one would expect. When releasing these statistics, agency officials observed that the Covid
Covid-19 has changed our world. From every day mask wearing and social distancing to working from home, our lives have changed immeasurably. So too in toxic tort litigation. Courts and parties have struggled to keep cases and dockets moving via Zoom and phone conferences, and have grappled with how and when trials will go forward. Of course, this is all
The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work as lawyers. We have all adapted to zoom hearings, mediations and depositions. When the pandemic ends, I personally hope we’ll keep doing some of the things we are doing now that are more efficient and less costly. The legal industry has not been the only industry to make adjustments
Although no secret for legal professionals, members of the general public might be shocked to find out that asbestos and the whole panoply of related diseases are still a matter of current public concern. In case you need a memory refresh, asbestos is the mineral that used to capture headlines all through the ’70s to the ’90s due to its
Late 2019, Valisure pharmacy stated that ranitidine often sold as Zantac, had a toxin known as N-nitrosodimethylamine ( NDMA) at levels that the FDA considered low although higher than the allowed amount. Some independent tests were done, which showed that Zantac contained over 30,000 times the 96ng safe amount, accumulating to 3,000,000ng /tablet. This is bad, bad, bad, and so
Tampa sees a lot of commercial motor vehicle traffic—most of it in the form of trucks and tractor-trailers bringing in food for us to consume and hauling our industrial goods and seafood out to the rest of the nation. Plenty of commercial vehicle traffic, however, runs within Tampa, ferrying goods, mail, and packages around the city. Unfortunately, too often, Tampa
The Tampa area is a hot spot for motorcyclists. Between the nightlife at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and the nearby beach in Clearwater, plus excellent biking weather for at least eight months of the year, the area sees a lot of motorcycle crashes. Unfortunately, many drivers don’t look out for motorcycles, and some often say that they
Motorcycling has been a popular mode of transportation since the 19th century. From its earliest days, motorcyclists have described riding in the open air as a one-of-a-kind, freeing experience, particularly when compared to the confines of a passenger vehicle. However, motorcycle riding also makes riders vulnerable to severe injury in a crash. Here in Orlando, motorcycle accidents cause severe injuries
Riding motorcycles in Boston is an enjoyable and economical way to get around during the warmer months. In the winter months, however, the wind, the snow, ice, and freezing temperatures make riding a motorcycle an extremely risky way to travel. Overall, regardless of the time of year, a motorcycle’s small size and lack of protection make motorcycles an inherently dangerous
Many of you have watched more television during the pandemic than ever before. Surely, you have seen plenty of news stories about racial injustice in policing and our criminal justice system. For sure, it is a real thing and something that must be addressed. But, how many news stories have you seen about racial inequities in our healthcare system? I
It would be reasonable to assume that with fewer drivers on American roadways during the pandemic, auto accident fatality rates per miles traveled would drop. However, recent statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicate that Covid-era accident fatality rates are not evolving as one would expect. When releasing these statistics, agency officials observed that the Covid
