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Big Pharma, FDA and Preemption: Who should be held liable?

Juliet Sallette
November 08, 2008 11:22

The Supreme Court Case, Wyeth v. Levine  (06-1249), the Supreme Court Justices are sharply divided over whether FDA regulations of labeling can prevent consumers from suing. Wyeth and the FDA presented the case before the Supreme Court involving Diana Levine, an amputee, whose bodily injury...

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Los Angeles Hilton under fire with Workers Unpaid Overtime suit

Juliet Sallette
December 17, 2008 22:46

On Tuesday of this week, 1500 current and employees of the Los Angeles Airport Hilton filed a lawsuit against their employer for unpaid overtime, violation of labor laws and an excessive workload due to poor staffing.   According to an article in the LA...

Holiday Book Drive and Lawyers for Literacy

Mark A. Greenberg
December 12, 2008 19:46

At LaBovick & LaBovick, we support the community in many ways. Collecting books for young children during the Holiday Season is a part of the firm's 2008 Give Back campaign. Anyone who wants to participate in this Holiday Book Drive can drop off a book at either our West...

Epilepsy drug taken while pregnant may increase risk of Autism

Juliet Sallette
December 03, 2008 11:43

According to a new study, women taking the epilepsy drug valproate while pregnant may significantly increase their child's risk of developing autism.  Valproate is a generic version of the brand drug, Depacon. Further, according to the FDA this drug has a laundry list of...

Big Pharma, FDA and Preemption: Who should be held liable?

Juliet Sallette
November 08, 2008 11:22

The Supreme Court Case, Wyeth v. Levine  (06-1249), the Supreme Court Justices are sharply divided over whether FDA regulations of labeling can prevent consumers from suing. Wyeth and the FDA presented the case before the Supreme Court involving Diana Levine, an amputee, whose bodily injury...

Every vote counts - My early voting experience

Juliet Sallette
November 03, 2008 12:21

Yesterday I voted early in Broward County. It was quite an experience. The early voting polls were extended this weekend by Governor Charlie Crist for 12 hours for the weekend. It was strange that Palm Beach County early voting polls were only opened from 10-2 on Sunday, and Broward County...

New study shows increased risk Risk of Atrial Fibrillation from the use of Fosamax and Zometa

Juliet Sallette
October 30, 2008 15:31

If you or someone you know suffers from osteroporosis and takes bisphosphonate medications, Fosamax  (alendronate) or Zometa ( zoledronic acid), there is something you should know. Doctor Jennifer Miranda, reported findings from a study at a recent scientific conference, that...

Defense Attorney liable in Car Accident Insurance Claim

Juliet Sallette
October 30, 2008 10:03

In a recent Arizona Appeals case, Chalpin vs. Snyder,  the Court, raised several questions in a case regarding an insurance company not paying an insureds claim regarding a car accident. One of the most far-reaching question's is whether an attorney is liable for aiding and...

Brain Injury victim awarded $10.5 million in Drunk Driving Case

Juliet Sallette
October 29, 2008 00:46

A brain injured auto accident victim has $10.5 million reasons to be thankful after receiving a  large monetary award in court The sum of $10.5 million was awarded to brain injury victim M. Lopez and her family in a Fresno courtroom. This was one of  the...

Poverty and Blog Action Day

Juliet Sallette
October 16, 2008 03:05

Today is Blog Action Day to help shed light on Poverty around the world.  A lot can be said about the world's poor, but how much is really being done?  In America, we have several working poor.  There are many Americans working that can barely afford food for their families or...