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Sexual abuse victims get new chances to come forward

A few weeks ago, a Catholic priest on the verge of being ordained bishop of Duluth, MN, was forced to resign after being accused of sexual abuse of a minor

By Waveney Ann Moore

/ 6 Oct 2020

Man holding a crying boy's shoulders while the boy makes the silence gesture with his finger.

Stem Cells Used To Repair Damaged Corneas

Stem cell research is a rapidly changing and growing field, with new developments happening regularly. The latest news in the industry is promising: Researchers have repaired damaged corneas using healthy stem cells for the first time in the United States. You may wonder why this…

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 1 Oct 2020

Stem Cells Used To Repair Damaged Corneas

Golf injuries are big business for lawyers

Golf is an $84 billion business that generates an additional $59 billion in wages. Where that much money is involved, there are inevitable lawsuits seeking redress for injuries, some fatal. As a result, collateral specialties involving golf injuries among legal firms and global insurance agencies ar

By Sheila Mullane Estrada

/ 24 Sep 2020

Golfer hitting a ball off a tee on a golf course.

Are parental leave policies unfair? Trial will decide.

The question of whether fathers deserve as much parental leave as mothers when a new child comes into the home is in the hands of a Washington, D.C. district judge.

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 23 Sep 2020

Living will: Create it before you need it

Creating a living will is something everyone agrees is a prudent move, but also something nobody wants to think or talk about. End of life conversations are extremely hard, more so perhaps, when the end seems a long way off. But that’s the time to get one’s wishes documented.

By Katherine Snow Smith

/ 22 Sep 2020

Documents for a living will declaration accompanied by a pen and stethoscope.

Stem Cells Could Offer Treatment For COVID-19 Lung Damage

Dr. Matthay and his team are aiming to use their work with stem cells to develop an effective treatment for some of those hardest hit by COVID-19.

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 14 Sep 2020

Human lungs surrounded by coronavirus cells (3d rendering)

Marijuana laws changing, following public opinion

Just a few decades ago, Americans overwhelmingly thought marijuana should be illegal. But options have changed, and so have the laws.

By Hannah Grabenstein

/ 20 Aug 2020

Close-up of cannabis leaves with a glass jar containing marijuana buds.

Face masks just the latest of public safety battles

The current controversy over the right to not wear a face mask is just the latest battle over government safety mandates.

By Katherine Snow Smith

/ 13 Aug 2020

How COVID-19 Could Affect Legal Malpractice

How does a struggling economy relate to legal malpractice claims? When people are left without money unexpectedly, they may become desperate to recoup it, even if that means bringing a legal malpractice lawsuit against an attorney who hasn’t acted negligently.

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 4 Aug 2020

How COVID-19 Could Affect Legal Malpractice

Legal proceedings around the country move back into courtrooms, cautiously

Michigan Judge Denise Langford Morris works from home these days, shorts and a tank top under her stately robe, double-strand pearls and full makeup on display for the Zoom camera,

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 4 Aug 2020

Bladder Medication Elmiron Linked to Serious Vision Issues

When prescribed a new medication, you likely compare the side effects to the purported benefits. Generally speaking, if a medical professional is recommending a prescription, the pros outweigh the cons. But sometimes, doctors aren’t aware of all the potential complications that trusted medications c

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 3 Aug 2020

Bladder Medication Elmiron Linked to Serious Vision Issues

Doctors, lawyers team up to help low-income families

When health insurance companies, social service providers or the community at large fail low-income families dealing with health issues, medical-legal partnerships can help them navigate the system and, in many

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 31 Jul 2020

Stethoscope on a laptop with a gavel beside it.