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Lawsuits Follow Miami Condo Collapse

On June 24, a major repair project at a condo was underway in Surfside, Florida to repair the roof. Contractors were supposed to start with the concrete repairs that morning.

By Katy Boose

/ 9 Jul 2021

Miami Beach, FL – June 24, 2021: Aftermath of the Champlain Towers collapse showing rubble and debris.

Sexual Misconduct By Trusted Professionals Leaves Lasting Effects

When you visit a medical professional, you expect to be treated just like that – professionally. Unfortunately, sometimes these professionals use their credentials and trust to take advantage of their patients. Sexual misconduct by professionals is a disturbingly common occurrence in the United Stat

By Andrew D'Arcy

/ 7 Jul 2021

Sexual Misconduct By Trusted Professionals Leaves Lasting Effects

Do I Need To Take a Drug Test When Filing a Florida Workers’ Comp Claim?

The world of workers’ compensation is tricky enough to navigate when you suffer an injury on the job, and complications only increase when you bring drug testing into the mix. Florida is a “no-fault” state, meaning even if the accident that injured you was your…

By The Scott R. Marshall Law Firm

/ 6 Jul 2021

Do I Need To Take a Drug Test When Filing a Florida Workers’ Comp Claim?

The Dangers of Working with Paraquat

Throughout the world, a variety of different herbicides are used to control grass, weeds and vegetation. In the 1960s, paraquat dichloride arrived on the market. This herbicide is efficient at

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 1 Jul 2021

Tractor spraying paraquat herbicide on a crop field.

Supreme Court Sides with Snapchat Cheerleader

When the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution, they never envisioned how their work, the First Amendment, in particular, would impact today’s state of affairs. They could not have foreseen

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 1 Jul 2021

Man holding an iPhone X displaying the Snapchat app on the screen.

Affordable Care Act Survives Supreme Court Challenge

We can expect continued criticism of the federal Affordable Health Act (ACA) from many politicians, such as Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, whose 2016 comments deemed it socialized medicine and

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 30 Jun 2021

Front view of the illuminated United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.

Lawsuits Filed By Employees Over COVID Vaccines

Legal battles over the COVID-19 vaccine and employee rights have become nearly as infectious as the disease itself, as lawsuits against vaccination mandates are popping up all over the country.

By Libby Baldwin

/ 29 Jun 2021

Gavel placed next to vials of coronavirus vaccine with a U.S. flag in the background.

Paraquat Litigation

Exposure to Paraquat has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s Disease. If you or a loved one has been exposed to Paraquat and has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you may qualify to participate in the Paraquat lawsuit, and Smith & Johnson will…

By Smith & Johnson, Attorneys, P.C.

/ 28 Jun 2021

Heat Waves Cripple Electrical Grids, Creating Safety Concerns

As a heat wave grips the Southwest U.S., power grids are being pushed to their limits. With parts of California, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Montana and

By Katy Boose

/ 28 Jun 2021

Thermometer against a bright sky with sunlight shining above.

Surgical Stapler Injuries

Two years ago this month, Kaiser Health News (KHN) released an investigative article critical of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It revealed severe and dangerous shortcomings in

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 23 Jun 2021

Surgical stapler instruments used for medical procedures.

Senate Confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to a Potential Pathway to Supreme Court

Merrick Garland served as the head prosecutor in the Oklahoma City bombing. Ketanji Brown Jackson served as the judge who ruled against President Donald Trump’s legal advisor, denying Don

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 23 Jun 2021

Rear view of the United States Supreme Court building showing the ‘Justice, the Guardian of Liberty’ engraving.

Could Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Lead to Errors, Medical Malpractice?

Artificial intelligence (AI) used to be something only seen in futuristic movies. But the future is here, and one of the most exciting developments has been the use of AI in health care. This revolutionary technology will undoubtedly play a huge role in advancing medical…

By Jessica Ramirez

/ 23 Jun 2021

Could Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Lead to Errors, Medical Malpractice?