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Legal Battles to Emerge with Overturning of Roe v. Wade
When the 1973 landmark case Roe v. Wade was overturned on June 24, countless advocates began wondering what other legal ramifications may come into play. At least 25 states are now certain or highly likely to ban access to abortion care. As Roe v. Wade…
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Has My Exactech Hip, Knee or Ankle Replacement Implant Been Recalled?
Medical device company Exactech has recalled hundreds of thousands of joint implants due to concerns that their polyethylene liners could degrade early and cause health complications. The first Exactech recall occurred in August 2021 and only included certain implants, but the manufacturer later expanded and…
Bill Proposed for Supreme Court Term Limits
The world has changed by leaps and bounds since the Supreme Court began meeting in 1790, but some things have not changed, including the country’s loyalty to the U.S. Constitution. However, there is a movement in Congress to rework a major piece of the Constitution…
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Timeline
Veterans, their loved ones, and civilians who spent time at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina have been struggling for decades with severe medical conditions from contaminated water. Illnesses range from Parkinson’s disease to kidney failure, several forms of cancer, miscarriages and birth defects. The water…
Legal Battles to Emerge with Overturning of Roe v. Wade
When the 1973 landmark case Roe v. Wade was overturned on June 24, countless advocates began wondering what other legal ramifications may come into play. At least 25 states are now certain or highly likely to ban access to abortion care. As Roe v. Wade…
Independent Inspector May Be Assigned to Help Move Along J&J Baby Powder Lawsuits
As mediation talks between Johnson & Johnson (J&J) subsidiary, LTL Management LLC, and plaintiffs continue to stall, a U.S. bankruptcy judge has suggested that he may appoint an independent expert to play a role in assessing the value of J&J baby powder lawsuits. Bankruptcy Judge…
Can Parents of Minors Involved in Mass Shootings Legally Be Held Responsible?
In Illinois, you must be 21 years old in order to apply for a gun permit. But in 2019, Robert E. Crimo III was too young to apply independently for a gun license. His father sponsored the application, which gave his son access to purchasing…
What Complications Are Caused by Recalled Exactech Replacement Joints?
In August 2021, Exactech recalled some of its knee and ankle implants due to early wear and degradation of the polyethylene liners in the joint replacements. But in February 2022, the Exactech recall expanded to include all ankle and knee implants manufactured in 2004 or…
How Did Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Harm Those Living and Working There?
If the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 passes, President Joe Biden will sign it making it possible for individuals exposed to toxic chemicals through the water supply at Camp Lejeune to file a lawsuit against the United States government. While the Camp Lejeune legislation…