News by Industry
Legal Issues
Releases published in the last 30 days.
Page 1 of 1
- Mike Gill Alleges Connection Between PA Horse Racing and Corruption in NH & MA
- 7/29/2014 12:46:14 PM
- Over the last few months, Mike Gill has been documenting his allegations of corruption and organized crime in the State of New Hampshire in a series of videos. Today he is releasing another video in this series. The latest video, titled" One Immunity", details the connection between the RICO arrests in Pennsylvania Horse Racing and the corruption in New Hampshire and …
- California Fines Company for Hair Products that Violated Air Pollution Laws
- 7/29/2014 9:51:59 AM
- Last month, the California’s Air Resources Board (ARB) announced that a hair products manufacturer has agreed to settle two cases with fines totaling over $362,000. The settlement was the result of violations of air quality laws related to the sale of hair styling products across California. The products in question exceeded the volatile organic compound (VOC) limits under …
- Chronic Pain: not just a case of "It’s all in your head"
- 7/29/2014 6:03:32 AM
- Accidents can cause serious physical harm, but they can also be very traumatic experiences resulting in the development of long term psychological issues. The specialist serious injury lawyers at Freeclaim Solicitors understand that psychological damage can be as debilitating as any physical damage. The saying ‘it’s all in the head’ no longer applies to those who are …
- Summer Painting Projects Could Expose Building Occupants to VOCs
- 7/28/2014 4:01:28 PM
- Painting projects in a home, multi-tenant complex, school or business can create health concerns for not only professional painters and DIY enthusiasts, but also anyone exposed to paint odors and fumes. Paints contain various chemicals, including many that have volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that easily evaporate into the surrounding air. Exposure to paint fumes can …
- NWC Issues Report Blasting Chamber of Commerce’s Attempt to Undermine Major Federal Anti-Fraud Law
- 7/25/2014 2:13:56 PM
- Washington, D.C. - Today the National Whistleblower Center released a new report entitled “Saving America’s ’Most Important Law for Uncovering Fraud.’” The report rebuts arguments being raised by the Chamber of Commerce as part of its aggressive lobbying campaign to undercut and weaken the False Claims Act. The FCA is widely acknowledged as America’s most effective …
- Agriculture and Farming Jobs Are Still Some Of The Most Deadly
- 7/25/2014 9:00:00 AM
- Jobs within the agriculture and farming sectors are still some of the most dangerous. This is according to figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). In a new report by the HSE, farm deaths have fallen marginally but accidents involving machinery and falls from height remain high. The farming industry only represents around 2 per cent of the UK workforce, …
- Accidents on the road being driven down, but still just as fatal - Freeclaim Solicitors report.
- 7/24/2014 9:00:00 AM
- A report recently released by the UK Department of Transport showed there were a total of 138, 660 personal injury road accidents reported to the police in 2013 –considerably less than in 2012. The study on the amount of causalities on our roads also showed a steady decrease year on year. Nearly 140,000 people reported a personal injury sustained from road traffic accidents …
- Government deny secret deal on Mesothelioma Claims
- 7/22/2014 9:30:20 AM
- The Civil Justice Minister, Lord Faulkes, has denied that there was a secret deal made behind closed doors with the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the Government on mesothelioma claims. The agreement is apparently in relation to the Government removing the exemption for mesothelioma claims in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act (LASPO), …
- National Recall of Tattoo Ink, Needles & Kits Due to Microbial Contamination
- 7/21/2014 10:10:19 AM
- Last week, a California company, White & Blue Lion, Inc., recalled its tattoo ink and needles along with all tubes and ink cups as a result of pathogenic bacterial contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that the use of these infected products may cause a bacterial infection that can lead to sepsis, a potentially fatal complication of infection. …
- Speed spies to help cut road traffic accidents
- 7/18/2014 9:00:00 AM
- Experts looking into the development of cars and insurance policies believe that around half of cars will have speed spies installed by 2020. It is hoped the move will reduce the number of road traffic accidents. It may even become compulsory for drivers to have the devices in the next 10 years to monitor the way someone is driving, - or they may be refused insurance on their …
- ABI figures suggest yet another rise in insurance fraud
- 7/17/2014 9:00:00 AM
- The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has released alarming statistics stating the cost of fraudulent insurance claims has risen to £1.3bn in 2013. This is an apparent increase of 18% on 2012. The most common fraudulent claim type was motor insurance claims - up by 34% from 2012 to 59,900. Despite their statistics, only 85 people have been convicted of insurance fraud …
- More reforms surrounding compensation claims
- 7/16/2014 5:30:55 AM
- The Government have said that new legislation will be brought in next year to bring greater protection to small businesses and volunteers from negligence claims. These reforms aim to tackle the supposed compensation culture in the UK, in addition to the sweeping changes that have already been made over the last year and a half. The Lord Chancellor, Chris Grayling, has said …
- Cerebral palsy birth and maternity claims represent 40 per cent of NHS claims
- 7/10/2014 12:08:47 PM
- Our clinical negligence team have in depth experience of cerebral palsy cases. Cerebral palsy is the umbrella term for a number of neurological conditions that affect movement and co-ordination. Neurological conditions are caused by problems in the brain and nervous system. We have produced an infographic to help explain the condition and provide some informative points …
- Confidence Plus Insurance Initiates Charity Campaign to Collaborate with Sleep Train, an Organization that Strives to Help Children Living in Foster Care
- 7/8/2014 1:04:58 PM
- Sacramento, CA –Confidence Plus Insurance has teamed up with Sleep Train Foster Kids to support local foster children in their transition, away from their biological family and into a temporary home. Essential items like clothing, pajamas, shoes and school supplies need be replenished since many children leave their home with just the clothes on their backs. To support …
- The Sedona Conference Announces the Formation of Working Group 11 on Data Security and Privacy Liability
- 7/7/2014 4:26:11 PM
- The Sedona Conference is pleased to announce the formation of Working Group 11 (WG11) on Data Security and Privacy Liability. WG11 will bring together lawyers, judges, policy makers, security experts, technologists, and business leaders to identify and develop principles and best practices that will constructively resolve issues surrounding data security and privacy …
- « Previous
- 1
- Next »
