Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once widely used in a variety of products, including insulation, fireproofing, and construction materials. However, asbestos is now known to be a highly toxic substance that can cause a variety of serious health problems, including lung cancer, m...
Roundup is a popular weed killer that contains glyphosate, a chemical that has been linked to cancer. In recent years, there has been growing concern about the potential link between Roundup and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a type of blood cancer. A number of studies have found an associat...
Payroll processing companies are businesses that provide services to businesses to help them with their payroll needs. These services can include calculating and depositing employee wages, withholding taxes, and providing employee benefits. While payroll processing companies can be a valuable ser...
Roundup Lawsuits: What You Need to Know Roundup is a popular herbicide that has been used for decades by farmers and homeowners alike. However, in recent years, there has been a growing body of evidence linking Roundup to cancer. As a result, thousands of people have filed lawsuits against the co...
Bard PowerPort ClearVue Implantable Port, often referred to as PowerPort, is marketed as a catheter port and placed below a person's skin to facilitate the delivery of chemotherapy drugs for patients diagnosed with cancer or other medical conditions. The medicine goes into the bloodstream via a s...
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act, signed into law by President Ford in 1974, sets standards for private sector pension and retirement plans. Among the provisions is a stipulation that 401(k) plan fiduciaries can face legal ramifications if they collect excessive plan administration and...
In Alabama and across the nation, workers who come forward to report the illegal schemes perpetrated by their employers are protected from job loss or retaliation for reporting. By filing claims against their employers on the government's behalf, whistleblowers (as they are known as) may receive ...
Car accidents are, unfortunately, an everyday phenomenon in Alabama. Even if you are the safest driver on the road, you can't control what other motorists do. By understanding your legal rights and responsibilities in the event of a car accident in Alabama, you can take the necessary steps to ens...
A class action lawsuit may be appropriate when many individuals have incurred injuries arising from a defendant's actions. One expansive case provides a more streamlined approach than filing multiple — maybe thousands — of individual lawsuits. Below is an overview of the process. Certification Re...
More than six million motor vehicle accidents occur in Washington, DC and throughout the United States annually. Many result in significant injury to drivers and passengers. These injuries commonly fall into severe general types, some of which are complex and require extensive surgery and rehabilitation...
Riding a bicycle is an enjoyable form of commuting that provides exercise benefits for many people. However, bikers should remain aware of potential dangers when riding, as accidents involving cars and other vehicles may occur. Three incidents seem to happen routinely on Washington, DC streets. A vehicl...
Sports utility vehicles (SUVs) are among the most popular models on the roads in Washington, DC. Their size allows for more cargo and passenger space, driving the appeal. Yet, an SUV's size poses dangers to pedestrians. Data shows pedestrians suffered higher fatality rates in SUV collisions than persons...
Whistleblowing, as it's known as, can be a very effective way for employees in Alabama and other states to bring attention to an illegal or wrongful situation happening in their workplace environment. When employees speak up, it can generally lead to a positive outcome. Which situations is it app...
Drunk driving remains a menace to society. According to the the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 10,000 people die in alcohol-related crashes every year. Less on the minds of citizens is the problem of motorists under the influence of narcotics. Drug addicts are e...
Truck drivers in Washington, DC work hard to earn a living, but their occupation can place demands on them that produce traffic hazards. The long hours that many drivers work puts them at great risk for truck driver fatigue that causes drowsy driving. Federal regulations address the risk somewhat by onl...
When there are multiple claims against a defendant, it may be easier to group them together in what is known as a class action lawsuit. The primary benefit is that is allows everyone harmed by a defendant's actions to hold it legally responsible for what it did in an Washington, DC court. However, there...
Earlier this year, coffee giant Keurig reached a settlement in a class action proceeding. After a consumer learned that K-Cups, the plastic coffee pods included in products sold by Keurig Green Mountain, were not recyclable, they filed a class-action lawsuit. The claim stated that Keurig included...
When Washington, DC residents think about trucking accidents, many tend to think about massive 18-wheelers jackknifing on the highway or trucks careening off of bridges. While these types of accidents certainly occur, they are not the only type of trucking accident that can occur. In fact, there are a n...
Whistleblowers are people who identify actual or potential crimes in their organization and come forward to tell the government regulators and law enforcement about them. Whistleblower protections Federal whistleblower laws establish benefits to becoming a whistleblower. If the government manages...
Drivers who operate semi-trucks professionally often have significant experience and training operating oversized vehicles. While these drivers may better understand vehicle safety, accidents still happen. One reason large trucks become involved in accidents is due in part to a truck's unique ope...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulates laws that protect investors and companies in Alabama and throughout the country. They operate a national whistleblower program to identify, prevent and punish acts of securities fraud. Whenever whistleblowers face new challenges, the SEC...
The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed the recent challenge to a lawsuit filed by two individuals affected by a well-known weed killer known as Roundup. Many people across the country have claimed that this product causes cancer. The German manufacturer, Bayer AG, however, is claiming otherwise and aim...
After the past few years, individuals throughout Washington, DC and the rest of the United States were ready to get out of their homes. Many people opted to take to the open road. Unfortunately, what should have been a time of relaxation and celebration, has unearthed a disturbing trend regarding driver...
Manufacturers, sellers, distributors, suppliers, and others in the chain of consumer product distribution have a duty to ensure products they place in the hands of consumers are safe and free of dangerous hazards that could cause harm. If they don't, and the product causes injury to someone, they...
Alabama Code Title 25, Industrial Relations and Labor § 25-8-57 is in place to stop supervisors from acting in retaliation when any state employee has reported a violation of rule, regulation, or law. These protections generally apply to reports that happened either in an affidavit form or while ...
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