Legal Articles
181: Offshore Oil Rig Injury Lawsuits Grab Lawmaker Attention
Offshore oil rig injury lawsuits are catching the attention of lawmakers in Washington. The Jones Act was put in place to protect those who risk their lives in the treacherous waters of the oceans and waterways around the world. The rules of the Jones act are complicated and carry restrictions, and thus there are ample companies who feel they are e
182: Paxil-Related Lawsuits in the United States
Recently, it has been reported that the use of Paxil, an antidepressant medication, has caused a condition known as akathisia; which is a condition of severe inner restlessness. This akathisia has lead to increased suicidal and violent thoughts leading to the injury, harm or death to many of the patients taking Paxil. Because of the increase in inj
183: Pericardial Mesothelioma And Modern Forms of Treatment
Of the three forms of Mesothelioma, Pericardial, Peritoneal, and Pleural, there is no way to determine which is the most aggressive or the most destructive or the most vicious form of Mesothelioma. Pleural Mesothelioma, which attacks the lining of the lungs, is the most often diagnosed. Peritoneal Mesothelioma is when it attacks the lining which en
184: The Epidemic Called Primary Pulmonary Hypertension PPH
In the recent soar of the amount of people suffering from Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, we ask a question. What is the cause of this epidemic? After years of research and study, doctors have discovered one of many possible answers. Several drugs, all of which are hunger suppressant drugs, have a viable link to the epidemic. The drugs include: Dex
185: THE REFUSAL CASE
When a California DUI suspect refuses to take a chemical test, both the DUI defendant and the prosecution are presented with challenges and opportunities.
186: Who Can Make An Accessibility Claim Under the ADA
Title III of the ADA was intended to remove barriers and make places of public accommodation for all type of individuals with disabilities and not just those that are wheel chair bound. The primary focus under the ADA is persons with physical disabilities and includes a very broad range of disabled individuals.
The congressional committee rep
187: American Green Card Lottery How to Identify Fraudulent Websites
The State Department of the United States of America ardently warns the public of the several existing impostor websites and/or emails that claim themselves to be official government sites issuing an American Green Card.
Hence, the Federal Trade Commission and Department of State Warnings are widely published to help the people be aware of thes
188: Are Online Sportsbooks And Casinos Legal
Internet casinos and sportsbooks have grown immensely in popularity over the past several years. From playing cards to betting on the Super Bowl to playing roulette, you can literally have Las Vegas in the comfort of your own home. However, is it legal to gamble online?
The answer is, yes and no. Currently, the law stipulates that online gamblin
189: Asbestos Litigation in California
California asbestos laws have changed over the past few years, showing more favor toward the side of companies that have violated California asbestos laws prior to the year 1980.
Asbestos litigation has taken on a whole new meaning as lawyers have had to take on this new specialty and grow into asbestos lawyers. What does all this mean for Cali
190: Choosing an Asbestos Attorney in Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Choosing an asbestos attorney to represent you in a mesothelioma lawsuit is one of the most important decisions that you'll make if you decide to pursue compensation for your illness. Your choice of asbestos attorney can make a very big difference not only to the size of your settlement, but to your overall experience in bringing suit.
An exper
191: Clamping Down on the Use of Trademarks as Key Words
When Internet users search online for information, they use search engines like Yahoo, Google, and MSN. Because some page owners have paid for some of its links to the search engine websites and the links come up whenever the website owners results appear as a search result, there have recently been conflicts between the owners of trademarks and so
192: Drunk Driving Auto Accidents
An auto accident lawyer sees the damage done in a drunk driving accident almost as often as police officers do. Unfortunately, after a drunk driving accident, a significant personal injury settlement or a hefty award from an auto accident lawsuit will never take away the devastation left behind from a drunk driver.
Auto accident lawyers work wi
193: ERISA Violations Protecting Employees From Corporate Corruption
For the past five years, lawsuits against ERISA violators have been given wide coverage by the press. Some of these alleged big violators are...
- AIG
- AON
- Enron
- Marsh & McLennan Companies
- Merck & Co. Inc.
ERISA allows beneficiaries or participants to recover benefits if the company that employs a participant is plagued by corporat
194: General Information about Patents
Patent infringement is a serious offense in the United States. It can lead to serious damage awards if the case goes to trial. Often in cases of it, research by the offending company was previously performed to avoid it. However, often patent infringement happens when a company believes they are not directly violating certain laws.
For the purpo
195: Gorilla in the CourtroomWhen Jurors Go Blind
Imagine a typical courtroom with a judge, jury, court reporter, bailiff, assorted spectators and oh yes, a gorilla. Would anyone notice the primate? More significantly, would your jurors notice? Recent research suggests that under the right conditions they just might not.
Lawyers often lament about jurors' failure to attend to, remember, and use
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