In an important case a Judge puts the breaks on the practice of republishing videos that cast the subjects in a bad light not intended by original filming. A mother who took part in an educational video on breastfeeding only to find the images splashed across pornography web sites can sue the original producer, a… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Are the Drugs You Are Prescribed Safe?
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Former CDER reviewer alleges FDA ignored drug safety issues. On the Food Consumer (8/13) “Dr. Mercola” says, “There's no telling how many ineffective and/or dangerous drugs and medical devices have been approved and ushered into market through sheer intimidation and bullying, either by pharmaceutical companies or FDA management. Perhaps even more shocking are the revelations… Continue Reading
Many patients not aware their medications were prescribed off-label.
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Most people do not realize that once a drug is approved for use by the FDA a doctor can prescribe that drug for almost any other condition. This problem is compounded by the practice of many drug companies of promoting the drug for off label use. If you are being prescribed a drug you should… Continue Reading
Law Schools Need to be Truthful
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For more than a year I have been writing about and discussing with law students, recent graduates and law school Deans the need to tell law students the truth about job prospects and to change the curriculum so that law graduates are prepared to survive after they pass the bar. Some law schools are actually… Continue Reading
It is time for the cheerleader moms
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I spent 18 years of my life serving on our local school board. During that time, I witnesses first hand the struggles of young women wanting to be recognized as equals when it comes to varsity sports. Much progress has been made. This progress is in large part due to the commitment of parents and… Continue Reading
Wells Fargo settles mortgage bias complaints with DOJ for $175 million.
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Unfortunately, in the economic downturn predatory lending is coom place. Discrimination is part such practice. This case addresses such practice head on. The Justice Department announced on Thursday that it has settled charges of mortgage discrimination with Wells Fargo, the nation’s largest home mortgage lender. Under the terms of the settlement, Wells Fargo will… Continue Reading
What Ever Happened to the J&J that Recalled Tylenol from the Market
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At one time suing Johnson and Johnson was unheard of. They were the model of good corporate citizenship. Today it seems like every time you turn around J&J is embroiled in another controversy involving the marketing of a defective product. Here is just another example. The Wall Street Journal (8/3, Rockoff, Subscription Publication) reports that… Continue Reading
Remembering how the US flipped Hitler the Bird
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Today in history marks day in 1936 when Jesse Owens won the 1st of 4 Gold medals in 100 m @ the Berlin Olympics in front of “The Master Racist” Adolf Hitler and his Aryan fanatics. OLYMPIC COMMENTARY/JOKES “I don’t care about the Olympics. It’s like watching gym.”—Bill Maher “The Olympics would be better if… Continue Reading
Bayer AG says Yasmin settlements have increased to $402.6M.
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Good news for women wrongfully injured as a result of taking Yaz. In light of this development it seems likely that all cases will settle in the not too distant future. Bloomberg News (8/1, Feeley, Kresge) reports that Leverkusen, Germany-based Bayer AG “said settlements of US lawsuits over claims that its Yasmin [drospirenone and… Continue Reading
Missouri Supreme Court strikes down cap on medical malpractice awards.
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In a case of national importance, the Missouri Supreme Court strikes dwon the cap on damages. Caps are the product of right wing tort deform movement to unfairly limit the rights of the wrongfully injured. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch (7/31, Bernhard) reports, “The Missouri Supreme Court struck down on Tuesday a $350,000 limit on jury… Continue Reading