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Think there are too many lawsuits? Think again.
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Ignition Interlocks: How Nevada Is Working to Prevent DUIs
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Cardinal Accused of Mishandling Clergy Abuse Plans to Resign
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Supporting Literacy in the Pittsburgh Area with a Donation from the Chaffin Luhana Foundation
Literacy remains a problem for many children and adults in the country. More than 30 million adults cannot read, write, or do basic math above…
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The FDA recently announced plans to overhaul its dated medical device approval system. The system, which has been in place since the 1970s, has been…
Do you need to switch to LED Holiday Lighting?
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Inserra Kelley Sewell In recent years many holiday revelers have switched from old fashioned Christmas Lighting to replacing their…
What Damages Are Recoverable After a Wrongful Death in Minnesota?
Losing a loved one is always devastating, but it can be especially difficult to cope if the death was entirely preventable. If you lost a…
Snow Chains, Safety Tips Help Nevada Drivers Navigate Slippery Winter Roads
Each year, up to 2,000 crashes result from unsafe driving on snowy, icy, or rainy roads in Nevada. In an attempt counteract this, the Nevada…
Canada, Not U.S., Receives Official Warning About Tasigna Atherosclerosis
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