Legal Articles, General Practice

J&J Slammed With $55 Million Verdict in Cancer Suit

Johnson & Johnson has been ordered by a jury in Missouri to pay $55 million in damages to a woman who stated that the firm’s talcum powder products led to her ovarian cancer.

Disability Access Litigation Still Needed

Mark Potter, a civil rights attorney, describes his experience over the past 19 years. Provides an overview of the challenges facing persons with disabilities and benefits of disability access litigation.

Should Cellphones Be Tested After An Accident?

Given the rising trend of distracted driving causing accidents, should police be allowed to test phones following a crash?

Did You Invest in Midstates Petroleum (MPOY) or Ultra Petroleum (UPL)?

Midstates Petroleum (MPOY) and Ultra Petroleum (UPL) have joined the many other oil and gas companies declaring bankruptcy.

How Do I Get Paid After an Accident? Ohio BWC Claims

When an employee is injured in the course of an arising out of his employment and has an allowed workers compensation claim (BWC claim), there are a number of ways he/she may be paid or receive compensation following the injury. The following are some of the most common ways:

Estate Planning and Conflicts of Interest

Client Representation and Changes to Wills

Deposition Do’s And Don’ts

Though depositions can be stressful, they are not to be feared. They are opportunities for all parties involved in a legal matter to tell their side of the story.

A Stitch In Time … Strategies To Prevent Business Litigation

Strategies to prevent business litigation.

Protecting Your Business Through Tactical Electronic Evidence Management

One of the best strategies for your company is to implement and maintain an electronic evidence policy for employees.

Choosing A Litigation Attorney

If circumstances have required you to get involved in litigation, you may find the process of selecting an attorney to be overwhelming. There are, however, some steps you can take to make the selection process a bit easier.

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