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Check Your Sunscreens! More Recalls Due to Benzene

For the second time in less than three months, aerosol sunscreens are being pulled from shelves due to the detection of benzene, a dangerous human carcinogen. On September 30, Coppertone

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 12 Oct 2021

Sunscreen display in a retail store featuring products for children and babies.

What Legal Options Are Available for Those with Recalled Philips CPAP Devices?

Sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to experience irregular breathing when they sleep, leading many to wake up gasping for breath throughout the night. The possible complications of

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 8 Oct 2021

Close-up of a woman holding a CPAP mask against her chest while lying in a hospital room.

EPA Sued Over Paraquat Re-Approval

Environmental and agricultural workers groups have sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after it issued an interim re-approval for paraquat. Advocates allege that paraquat places agricultural workers in harm’s

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 7 Oct 2021

Sign of the United States Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C.

How Is The Baptist Church Handling Sex Abuse Claims?

As countless organizations, including the Boy Scouts and the Catholic Church, face accusations of sexual abuse, the Southern Baptist Convention has begun to take investigations of accusations of sexual abuse

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 30 Sep 2021

Southern Baptist Convention headquarters building.

Paraquat Aerial Spraying To Continue

During the Trump administration, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed several bans on pesticide paraquat. One of the more standout proposals was ending the aerial application of the substance. Nothing

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 29 Sep 2021

Crop duster airplane spraying chemicals over a field of vegetation.

Bitcoin Explained for Lawyers

In just ten years, the flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin has garnered a wide range of prominent and notorious monikers: Bitcoin is...the future of money, Internet drug money, the future of

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 27 Sep 2021

Man interacting with a digital touch screen displaying a Bitcoin regulation concept.

Privacy Coins 101

One of the strong selling points of cryptocurrency is the degree of anonymity it provides. However, many crypto enthusiasts feel that many popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin lack true privacy. Privacy

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 23 Sep 2021

Official Verge website displayed on a smartphone screen.

What Legal Rights Do Inmates Have While Incarcerated?

Popular culture often depicts prisoners as effectively having no rights at all. Guards and inmates alike often get away with various forms of abuse and neglect in films and other

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 22 Sep 2021

Prison guard placing handcuffs on a prisoner.

New Texas Abortion Law Allows Citizens to Sue

On September 1, the Texas abortion restriction law known as SB8 or the Texas Heartbeat Act went into effect. This new Texas law restricts the timing of abortions to before

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 22 Sep 2021

Blurred close-up view of Texas Abortion Law next to the flag of Texas.

Were Patients Notified of the Paragard IUD Label Change?

The Paragard IUD is well-known as a long-term form of birth control. It’s the only non-hormonal IUD out of the five IUDs available in the U.S., meaning its

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 21 Sep 2021

Close-up product shot of a T-shaped, gold, hormone-free intrauterine device (IUD) on a neutral background.

What Is a Stablecoin?

Stablecoins offer a combination of the traits of cryptocurrencies and a fixed real-world asset, often fiat. The most popular use for stablecoins is to provide users the advantages of cryptocurrency

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 20 Sep 2021

A Lawyer Beginner’s Guide to Cryptocurrency Exchange

A cryptocurrency exchange is a platform that enables users to trade various currency and cryptocurrency types. A crypto exchange has a similar interface to a bank or investment firm, but

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 17 Sep 2021

Illustration of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies with exchange charts and digital icons.