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The Tyre Sampson Act: A Push for Change

On Thursday, March 24, 2022, 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell 430 feet from the ICON Park drop tower, ultimately leading to his death. This tragic event led to a grieving family, legislators, senators, attorneys, and the people of greater Orlando fighting for a change.

By Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis

/ 15 May 2023

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Florida HCA Hospitals Understaffed and Putting Patients at Risk

HCA Healthcare Inc., the largest hospital corporation in the US has been accused of risking patient safety by deliberately understaffing its hospitals so it can pay billions in dividends to shareholders. While many HCA workers are paid less than $15 an hour – in 2021 HCA…

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 11 May 2023

Florida HCA Hospitals Understaffed and Putting Patients at Risk

Florida HCA Hospitals Woefully Understaffed Endangering Patients

Health Corporation of America (HCA), the largest hospital corporation in the United States, faces staff shortages that put patients at risk, according to Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the union representing the hospital workers. The shortages are not due to financial issues, accordin

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 11 May 2023

Florida HCA Hospitals Woefully Understaffed Endangering Patients

Bacteria Found In Recalled Artificial Tears Could Lead To Blindness

People use artificial tear drops every day to combat dry eye conditions. The cause of dry eyes varies from person to person, and using artificial tears is often recommended to

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 11 May 2023

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Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse is a widespread problem with no signs of slowing. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), elder abuse is likely to increase with the growth of the 60-and-older population, which is expected to double globally by 2050. About 1 in 6 elderly…

By Samantha Peters

/ 8 May 2023

New Study Shows Dangers of Childhood Exposure To Weed Killer

Childhood obesity and metabolic syndrome have increased at an alarming rate in the United States, specifically among populations of color. A new study released by UC Berkeley’s School of

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 8 May 2023

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Juul Agrees To Pay $462 Million For Marketing E-cigarettes To Youth

In April, Juul Labs Inc. settled another case that was brought against them by state prosecutors. The company has agreed to pay $462 million to six U.S. states, including

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 3 May 2023

Pedestrians in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood walking past a store displaying Juul vaping products.

What You Need to Know About the New Ohio Distracted Driving Law

In January, Ohio’s Governor signed a bill strengthening restrictions on distracted driving. The law went into effect in early April and changed existing regulations. The law makes phone use while driving a primary offense, which means a police officer can conduct a traffic stop even…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 27 Apr 2023

What You Need to Know About the New Ohio Distracted Driving Law

What You Need To Know About The Indiana Plastics Recycling Plant Fire

The residents of Richmond, Indiana, a town with a population of 35,000, experienced a major environmental disaster on April 11 when a large-scale fire erupted at the site of

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 26 Apr 2023

Massive black smoke rising from a warehouse fire.

Johnson & Johnson Proposes New Settlement Amount for Talc Baby Powder Lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson has set aside $8.9 billion to cover ongoing lawsuits that claim its baby powder containing talc caused cancer. This new amount quadruples the original $2 billion

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 24 Apr 2023

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Report Uncovers Extensive Sex Abuse Within Archdiocese of Baltimore

The damning results of a four-year investigation into decades of sexual abuse by the Archdiocese of Baltimore priests have finally been released to the public. The report, nearly 500 pages

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 20 Apr 2023

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How Is Income Split in a Divorce in Tampa?

In a marriage, you and your spouse pool affections, efforts, and finances. Each of you might have brought assets such as real property, 401(k) plans, investments, business interests, and vehicles into the marriage. Often, spouses accumulate assets during their marriage. At least one, if not…

By Robert Sparks

/ 19 Apr 2023

How Is Income Split in a Divorce in Tampa?