Only a small fraction of cases ever reach the U.S. Supreme Court. This article breaks down how cases move from trial courts to cert petitions, what justices look for when choosing cases, and why most review requests are denied.
The recent death of actress Diane Keaton has renewed attention on pneumonia. This article explores the causes and risks of pneumonia, the importance of vaccination, and how healthcare laws and institutional responsibilities intersect with disease prevention and patient safety.
After Hurricane Melissa ravaged Jamaica, the spotlight is once again on the alarming reality that the number of hurricanes that become category 4 and 5 storms has increased.
The University of Wisconsin, along with its NIL collective VC Connect, filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against the University of Miami, alleging interference with binding NIL contracts and illegal tampering. The
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the Class 1 recall of Medtronic Pipeline Vantage embolization devices due to reports of 17 injuries and four deaths. Doctors use these devices to treat bulges in the artery walls of the brain (aneurysms). A Class…
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, close to 60 million households include a dog. Unfortunately, the popularity of canines has a downside. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 10,300 Onasti Toddler Tower Stools. The stools can collapse or tip over while in use, posing serious fall and injury hazards to children. At the time of the recall, the manufacturer—Blissful-Time of…
The biotech firm named after the 23 pairs of chromosomes in a normal human cell, 23andMe, has filed for bankruptcy and is now searching for a buyer to take over
Lawyers for Amazon, the e-commerce giant with $575 billion in revenue, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on March 14. The lawsuit was
People who have chosen in vitro fertilization (IVF) often face challenges before seeking this treatment. Women with cancer, endometriosis, or damaged fallopian tubes, sterile men, individuals who do not have
Legislation introduced in at least eight states could limit chemical company Bayer’s liability in Roundup lawsuits, significantly affecting whether people who developed cancer after Roundup exposure will settle successfully.
