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Talcum Powder Litigation

Talcum powder has been linked to forms of cancer including mesothelioma and ovarian cancer. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer after using talcum powder, the team at Smith & Johnson can help you get the compensation you deserve. Talcum Powder Personal…

By Smith & Johnson, Attorneys, P.C.

/ 22 Jun 2021

How to Navigate COVID-19 Vaccines if Divorced Parents Don’t Agree

A recent study by Parents Together highlights that less than 60% of parents will have their child vaccinated against COVID. This leaves approximately 40% of parents undecided or unwilling to

By Katy Boose

/ 21 Jun 2021

Father and mother having a disagreement while their child is at home.

Research Shows COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Pregnant Women

Encouraging news for those who are pregnant and choose to receive a Pfizer or Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 21 Jun 2021

African American Doctor Giving Coronavirus Vaccine Injection Shot To Pregnant Woman, Wearing Protective Face Mask In Clinic Hospital.

Paraquat Trial over Death from Parkinson’s Disease

On June 1 an Illinois state court will hear a highly-anticipated trial over the alleged risk of Parkinson’s disease supposedly associated with exposure to the herbicide Paraquat. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit Thomas and Diana Hoffman claim Thomas Hoffman developed Parkinson’s disease after decades o

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 17 Jun 2021

Paraquat Trial over Death from Parkinson’s Disease

FDA Approval of Alzheimer's Drug Causes Advisors to Resign

Alzheimer's disease is a devastating illness that affects over six million Americans aged 65 years and older. As Alzheimer's (the most common cause of dementia) progresses,

By Katy Boose

/ 17 Jun 2021

IV bag with saline drip slowly administering fluid in a hospital room.

What Types of Health Issues Deserve a Second Opinion?

When experiencing a health issue, sometimes getting to the doctor is hard enough. Many times, you have to book an appointment far in advance and then sit in the waiting room for hours, only to get an average of 15-20 minutes with the physician. If…

By Andrew D'Arcy

/ 17 Jun 2021

What Types of Health Issues Deserve a Second Opinion?

Actions Taken Against Those Abusing Women in Prison

It has been 18 years since Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act, which officially called for a zero-tolerance policy while aiming to curb the sexual violence plaguing correctional institutions

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 16 Jun 2021

Security fence surrounding a prison facility.

Report Finds Fisher-Price Ignored Safety Warnings

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on June 4 that Fisher-Price is issuing a recall of two products after four infants died while using the products. Fisher-Price’

By Katy Boose

/ 15 Jun 2021

Adorable 6-month-old baby boy sitting in a rocker chair.

Should I Hire a Florida Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?

Imagine that you are injured at work. Perhaps your injury is mild; maybe it’s more serious and requires medical attention. You notice the documentation about workers’ compensation posted in the break room. One of your coworkers, who recently settled his own workers’ compensation claim when…

By The Scott R. Marshall Law Firm

/ 15 Jun 2021

Should I Hire a Florida Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?

What Happens if Teens and Parents Disagree on COVID Vaccine?

Now that Americans as young as 12 are eligible to receive a Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna COVID vaccine, the question becomes whether teens and parents disagree on getting one. There are

By Katy Boose

/ 14 Jun 2021

Father scolding his teenage son who is playing a smartphone game and ignoring him.

What Do Divorce and Cryptocurrency Have in Common?

Divorce is considered the second-most stressful life event a human can experience. The crumbling of a relationship you have put years or decades of your life into, including your financial

By Libby Baldwin

/ 11 Jun 2021

Dogecoin cryptocurrency rally driven by internet traders on the Reddit app and Robinhood platform.

Snap Can Be Sued for Fatal Car Crash

On May 28, 2017, three young men were killed while driving more than 100 miles per hour down a road in Lyons, Wisconsin. In the moments leading up to the

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 10 Jun 2021

Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat, makes its IPO debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).