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How Do Asset Protection Plans Work?

Wherever we are in life, everyone wants to be assured that they’re financially secure. Maybe you have debt and want to ensure that your assets are protected if you need to file for bankruptcy, or maybe you’re nearing retirement age and you’re worried about the…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 3 Jun 2020

New York Senate Votes to Extend Child Victims Act for One Year

In a vote of 60-0, the New York Senate has voted to extend the Child Victims Act for a full year. The original deadline had been August 14, 2020 but the onset of the coronavirus and its impact upon New York in particular has made…

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 30 May 2020

New York Senate Votes to Extend Child Victims Act for One Year

What Happens in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

A wrongful death is an emotional and painful experience for the surviving friends and family of the deceased. The death of a loved one is bad enough, but the knowledge that it was caused by an act of negligence makes the situation even worse. It…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 29 May 2020

What Happens in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Construction Workers Building Healthcare Facilities are at Greater Risk

Construction is considered one of the most dangerous professions on earth. Despite the danger, many people are willing to accept the risks even though fatality rates are trending upward. For example, in New York, construction deaths have been increasing for several years. The upward trend…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 28 May 2020

Construction Workers Building Healthcare Facilities are at Greater Risk

Immigration Permits and COVID-19

There is no reason to doubt that COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of daily life both here and in almost every other country in the world. And if you are in the process of obtaining an immigration permit, the impact on your life may feel…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 26 May 2020

Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Claim Filing Deadline Set for November 16, 2020

Attorneys for both the Boy Scouts of America and survivors of sexual abuse have reached a compromise in setting a bar date for claims to be submitted to the bankruptcy court. Attorneys for survivors of Boy Scout sexual abuse had argued for a December 31…

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 21 May 2020

Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Claim Filing Deadline Set for November 16, 2020

Abuse Survivors have Until November to File Claim in Boys Scouts of America Case

Survivors of child sex abuse from Boy Scout leaders now have until November 16 to file a claim in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) bankruptcy case. The Boy Scouts filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection in February, halting hundreds of individual lawsuits and creating…

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 21 May 2020

Abuse Survivors have Until November to File Claim in Boys Scouts of America Case

Johnson & Johnson Discontinues Talcum Powder in the U.S. & Canada

Johnson and Johnson, a New Brunswick, New Jersey-based company said Tuesday that it is discontinuing its talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada after thousands of lawsuits, alleged its powder caused cancer. What is talc, and why is asbestos relevant? Talcum powder is…

By Jessica Ramirez

/ 19 May 2020

Johnson & Johnson Discontinues Talcum Powder in the U.S. & Canada

The Differences Between Criminal and Civil Litigation

When O.J. Simpson was acquited of murder charges in 1995, many people around the world believed that he was guilty of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman. Although Mr. Simpson went free, he was ultimately found responsible for their deaths…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 19 May 2020

The Differences Between Criminal and Civil Litigation

Factors to Consider When Injured on a Motorcycle

After being injured in a motorcycle accident, you will likely begin to see your bills start to pile up at the same time that your income likely takes a hit due to your injuries. Medical bills after a motorcycle accident can be significant, but the…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 18 May 2020

Factors to Consider When Injured on a Motorcycle

Iron Deficiency Drug Injectafer Gets New Label Warning of Hypophosphatemia Risks

Significant progress has been made to warn people about the risks of taking the iron deficiency drug Injectafer. As of February 2020, the Injectafer label has been officially changed to provide a stronger warning on “Symptomatic Hypophosphatemia” as a consequence of taking the drug. Injectafer,…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 15 May 2020

Iron Deficiency Drug Injectafer Gets New Label Warning of Hypophosphatemia Risks

How Might the Coronavirus Affect Your Personal Injury Case?

Coronavirus has definitely shaken the world as we know it, and there isn’t one person who hasn’t been affected by the virus. While everyone is trying to stay safe, we are still challenged by the fact that our personal injury cases have been held up…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 14 May 2020

How Might the Coronavirus Affect Your Personal Injury Case?