In the recent case of DirectTV, Inc. v. Imburgia, the Supreme Court issued a key decision interpreting the scope of arbitration agreements under the Federal Arbitration Act. In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs sought to enforce a class action arbitration waiver, which included a provision providing that the entire clause was not enforceable if…
Earlier this month, Vermont’s Toxic Substances in Children’s Products Rule took effect. According to this rule, companies that sell children’s products in Vermont must make certain disclosures about whether the products contain any of the 66 chemicals specified in the legislation if the chemical is present as a contaminant (100 ppm…
There are side effects with just about any prescription medication. For many patients, the decision to take a specific medication comes only after the benefits of the medication are weighed against the possible side effects, which range from minor annoyances to serious medical risks. The laundry list of side effects…
Recently, we discussed the string of food illness outbreaks that have affected a number of U.S. restaurants, including Chipotle. This week, the first lawsuit has been filed against Chipotle alleging severe injuries as a result of consuming contaminated food from the restaurant associated with one of the recent outbreaks. The…
Recientemente, hablamos de la serie de brotes de enfermedades alimentarias que han afectado a un gran número de restaurantes en Estados Unidos, incluyendo a Chipotle. Esta semana, la primera demanda ha sido presentada contra Chipotle alegando lesiones graves como resultado del consumo de alimentos contaminados del restaurante. El demandante presentó…
Among all vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents are particularly scary. There are no seat belts or air bags to protect a motorcycle rider’s body from injury, and some states, like Illinois, have no helmet law at all. Without these protections, when a motorcycle driver is involved in an accident, the injuries…
With so many cars on the road, accidents are bound to happen. Bad weather, drunk drivers, and drivers texting behind the wheel of a car are only a few of the reasons why accidents happen so frequently. With so much beyond a driver’s control, many consumers now look to buy…
There have been thousands of lawsuits brought in recent years against the manufacturers of transvaginal mesh (TVM) products, which have been identified as causing severe, painful, and often permanent injuries. Multiple medical device manufacturers have developed and marketed these devices, which are designed to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. What…
La escuelas son costosas de operar. Existen salarios que pagar, edificios que calentar, y libros y computadoras que comprar. La lista de gastos es interminable. Con tantos gastos, lo distritos escolares públicos tienen hemorragias en las costuras. Para mantenerse a flote, los administradores escolares se encargan de encontrar la manera…
Schools are expensive to operate. There are salaries to pay, buildings to heat, and books and computers to buy. The list of expenses is endless. With so many expenses, public school districts are hemorrhaging at the seams. To stay afloat, school administrators are charged with figuring out how to cut…