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Guide to Decentralized Finance “DeFi”

Decentralized Finance, “DeFi,” is a technological movement towards cheaper and open access to financial services (such as borrowing and lending) by eliminating or reducing the costs and risks that comes

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 22 Nov 2021

Decentralized finance (DeFi) concept with cryptocurrencies and new financial platforms.

Michigan Sex Abuse Laws: Legislators Continue to Push For New Bills

There is no region of the country that is immune to sex abuse crimes. However, in recent years the state of Michigan has been in the news repeatedly for sex

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 22 Nov 2021

Facade of the Capitol Building in Lansing, Michigan.

How Is Paraquat Poisoning Diagnosed?

Paraquat is a popular herbicide (weed and grass killer) developed in the 1960s that remains legal for commercial farming and agriculture in the U.S. It is estimated that over

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 19 Nov 2021

Two unlabeled vials of fluid placed on a “POISON” sign with a skull and crossbones.

Nursing Home Abuse: The Misuse of Drugs on Residents Continues

The New York Times released results of an investigation into the misuse of antipsychotic drugs and other medications in nursing homes.

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 18 Nov 2021

Nursing Home Abuse: The Misuse of Drugs on Residents Continues

Top Causes of New Jersey Motorcycle Accidents

If you’ve ever climbed onto the back of a motorcycle, you know the thrill and excitement of riding one. With the wind rushing by, you might quickly forget that a motorcycle rider has a higher risk of crashing, often through no fault of their own.…

By Jessica Ramirez

/ 18 Nov 2021

Top Causes of New Jersey Motorcycle Accidents

Injured Astroworld Festival Security Guards Not Trained for Mass Casualty Event Filing Lawsuits

Samuel Bush still can’t get the images out of his head. “ All I can think about is those deaths,” he said. The morning of Nov. 5, the 46-year-old arrived

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 17 Nov 2021

Security guard with a blurred crowd at the entrance of a concert venue.

What Lawyers Need to Know about NFTs

An NFT, or “non-fungible token,” is a token that represents a unique, digital item that exists on the blockchain. If that sentence sounds like a bunch of cryptocurrency industry jargon

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 16 Nov 2021

Conceptual design of computer technology and NFTs.

Understanding the Paragard IUD Removal Process

Modern medicine has transformed birth control into a way for women to have power over their own choices. More than a dozen options are available, from a daily pill or

By Libby Baldwin

/ 12 Nov 2021

Gynecologist chair with light shining behind it.

NJ Sex Abuse Deadline Is Nearing

In 2019, significant changes to New Jersey’s statute of limitation law for victims of sexual abuse gave hope and renewed opportunity for justice to survivors. In addition to the age limit extension, sexual abuse victims previously unable to take legal action against their perpetrator due…

By Andrew D'Arcy

/ 11 Nov 2021

Paraquat Exposure: Signs, Symptoms and Health Effects

Paraquat, also known by the brand name Gramoxone, is commonly used as a grass and weed killer in commercial farming and agriculture. Its use in the U.S. is actually

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 9 Nov 2021

Tractor spraying paraquat herbicide on a vegetable field in spring.

Welcome to the First Tokenized Lawsuit

In October 2021, the first tokenized lawsuit fund went live on Republic. Termed an “Initial Litigation Offering,” the tokenized effort is aiming to fund a case against a California county.

By Nick Carroll

/ 4 Nov 2021

CPAP Recall Legal Options for New Jersey Sleep Apnea Patients

This past April, thousands of people struggling with sleep apnea received disturbing news when Philips Respironics issued a warning about possible defects in some of their respiratory medical devices, especially CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) machines. The devices use a hose connected to a

By Andrew D'Arcy

/ 4 Nov 2021

CPAP Recall Legal Options for New Jersey Sleep Apnea Patients