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New Jersey Gov. Murphy to Close Edna Mahan Women’s Prison After Years of Sexual Abuse

Just last week, we wrote about a package of new legislation aimed at curbing a history of sexual abuse at New Jersey’s only women’s prison, the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women. In a shocking move that has displeased many advocates of the incarcerated women,…

By Jessica Ramirez

/ 9 Jun 2021

New Jersey Gov. Murphy to Close Edna Mahan Women’s Prison After Years of Sexual Abuse

The Dangers of Unsafe Railroad Crossings in Ohio

In 1995, a Conrail freight train crashed into a car, killing three Ohio teenagers, including Ryan Moore. The tragedy occurred at an unmarked railroad crossing in rural Starke County. Ryan’s parents, Dennis and Vicky Moore, believed the crash would not have happened if the railroad…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 7 Jun 2021

The Dangers of Unsafe Railroad Crossings in Ohio

How Did COVID-19 Shutdown Affect Workers’ Comp Cases?

On May 25, Floridians received news that could be a sign that there is light at the end of the tunnel. The number of COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims has hit a low not seen in the Sunshine State since early in the pandemic. In its…

By The Scott R. Marshall Law Firm

/ 7 Jun 2021

How Did COVID-19 Shutdown Affect Workers’ Comp Cases?

Johnson & Johnson $2 Billion Baby Powder Verdict Appeal Rejected

The nation’s highest court refused on June 1 to hear an appeal from household giant Johnson & Johnson. $2 billion was awarded to women who sued the company over

By Libby Baldwin

/ 7 Jun 2021

Close-up of a white bottle of Johnson’s Baby Powder on a table.

Changes Considered on How Military Handles Sexual Assault

It has been one year since the dismembered body of Vanessa Guillen was found near the Leon River in Texas. In the middle of a raging pandemic, the tragedy pushed

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 4 Jun 2021

Female soldier in military uniform sitting on a couch with an American flag in the background.

New Jersey Prisons May Finally See Sexual Abuse Reform

The history of rampant sexual abuse inside New Jersey state prisons, particularly the notorious Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, may finally be subject to positive and effective change in prisoners’ rights. A federal investigation into that facility by the Dept. of Justice (DOJ) was…

By Jessica Ramirez

/ 3 Jun 2021

New Jersey Prisons May Finally See Sexual Abuse Reform

Status of COVID-19 Vaccines for Children

As more and more adults have received COVID-19 vaccines, eyes turn to those under 18. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine emergency

By Katy Boose

/ 1 Jun 2021

Female healthcare worker administering a vaccination shot to a child.

Colorado Legislature Abolishes Statute of Limitations in Civil Sex Abuse Cases

State lawmakers have passed a landmark piece of legislation that will provide an opportunity for sexual abuse survivors who were abused as minors to seek justice in civil courts. Senate Bill 73 pass the state Senate and the bill is now on its way to…

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 29 May 2021

Colorado Legislature Abolishes Statute of Limitations in Civil Sex Abuse Cases

Third ParaGard IUD Case Filed

We filed our third Michigan Paragard IUD case last week in the Federal Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The ParaGard IUD has a propensity to break at its arms upon removal (also known as explant), sometimes resulting in serious injuries. Its tendency to break…

By Smith & Johnson, Attorneys, P.C.

/ 27 May 2021

Is It Just a Headache or Something More Serious?

Imagine you develop a terrible headache. Not your typical headache, but something like a migraine. Lights and sounds are painful; moving seems impossible. You suspect something is wrong and go to a doctor. After a quick assessment, your doctor diagnoses you with a migraine or…

By Andrew D'Arcy

/ 27 May 2021

Is It Just a Headache or Something More Serious?

Individuals Involved in U.S. Capitol Breach Facing Multiple Criminal Charges

On January 6, 2021, a group of Americans stormed the U.S. Capitol building. Splashed across newspapers, websites and social media, photos cataloged their assault on the Capitol. By the

By Katy Boose

/ 26 May 2021

Washington, D.C., January 6, 2021: Police confronting a crowd near the U.S. Capitol building.

Expungement Clean Slate Law

Up to 1,000,000 Michigan residents may now be eligible to have their criminal record expunged after Michigan’s new “Clean Slate” law went into effect on April 11, 2021. Eligible offenses: Expanding eligibility to up to three felonies and an unlimited number of misdemeanors, with certain…

By Smith & Johnson, Attorneys, P.C.

/ 25 May 2021