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What is Paragard - A Non-hormonal intrauterine device (IUD)

Despite the benefits of the IUD, it can also lead to numerous minor and major complications. These can include anemia, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and vaginitis.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 17 Sep 2021

Close-up of a copper intrauterine device (IUD) on a white background.

Safety and Insurance Claims Tips To Follow After Devastating Storms

With the increase of devastating weather events, like the recent flooding in Tennessee and Hurricane Ida making landfall in Louisiana, there are certain things you can do to stay safe

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 2 Sep 2021

Dramatic storm clouds looming over the silhouette of a house roof.

Free Britney! What Is a Conservatorship?

Hollywood celebrities, specifically Britney Spears, have brought conservatorship into the spotlight. We’ve put together some information explaining conservatorship, why it is used, why a lawyer is involved and what’

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 25 Aug 2021

Supporter wearing a #FreeBritney mask participates in a rally during Britney Spears’ conservatorship hearing.

Paraquat History: An In-depth Look

Paraquat is one of the oldest and most prevalent herbicides in the world. It’s used primarily to deal with weeds and grasses that can affect crops. Paraquat is available

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 6 Aug 2021

Tractor spraying paraquat herbicide on crops in a field.

Everything You Need to Know About Priest Abuse Issues in New York

New York’s population is over 30% Catholic. With the abundance of Roman Catholic Churches and schools in the state and the sordid reality of predatory clergy, it’s unsurprising

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 6 Aug 2021

Partial view of a priest holding rosary beads against a black background.

Surgical Staplers & Staples: What You Need to Know

Humans have used sutures to close wounds — surgical or otherwise — and hold them together as far back as Ancient Egypt. It wasn’t until 1908 that a Hungarian physician named

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 5 Aug 2021

Surgical stapler instruments used for medical procedures.

Different Types of Cryptocurrency Wallets: What is Right For You?

The cryptocurrency industry is inseparably linked to a “be your own bank” ethos, and a cryptocurrency wallet is perhaps the most important component. A cryptocurrency wallet can be used as

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 5 Aug 2021

Top view of various cryptocurrency hardware wallets and a laptop on a yellow background.

The Paraquat & Parkinson's Disease Connection

Paraquat is one of the most effective weed killers on the market. It easily destroys plants and grasses resistant to Roundup, another popular herbicide, making paraquat popular with farmers, agricultural

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 5 Aug 2021

Aerial view of a tractor spraying paraquat herbicide across a crop field.

What Lawyers Should Know About Cryptocurrency Wallets

The concept of putting money in a wallet is something few have difficulty understanding– your hand places a $20 bill into a wallet, and the deed is done. The expectation

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 5 Aug 2021

Smartphone displaying a mobile application for a cryptocurrency wallet.

New York Priest Abuse Claims Deadline Nears

Priest abuse has been a steady and disturbing pattern across the U.S. for decades. Currently, cases are pouring in, and the list of clergy credibly accused of abuse continues

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 5 Aug 2021

St. Patrick’s Cathedral located on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

What Lawyers Should Know About Cryptocurrency Coins

If you’re just starting out in blockchain and cryptocurrency, it’s essential to understand the industry jargon. The terms digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and tokens are often used interchangeably, but

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 26 Jul 2021

Monitor displaying Bitcoin-to-dollar exchange rate with cryptocurrency investment chart.

Sutures vs. Staples

Minor scrapes and cuts can be easily treated with proper cleansing and bandaging. But when they are more serious, such as a laceration, gash or another type of break in

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 26 Jul 2021