In-house counsel do not represent the whistleblower's interest. Danger lurks for whistleblowers who provide information to in-house counsel or provide that information without first reporting potential violations to the relevant external authorities. When dealing with internal compliance issues, ...
Since the 1980s, Paragard has been prescribed as a form of birth control to those who seek a non-hormonal and more convenient alternative to the birth control pill. However, in recent years, Paragard has come under scrutiny due to a string of lawsuits that claim the device can break and become em...
Pentosan polysulfate sodium, marketed under the brand name Elmiron, is used to treat bladder pain and discomfort associated with interstitial cystitis (IC).1 While its exact function is not clear,2 it may work by forming a layer on the bladder wall to protect it from harmful substances in the uri...
Washington, DC car crashes are complex. Due to the contributory negligence rule, anyone who holds even the smallest degree of fault in a crash holds liability. That creates an interesting dilemma when it comes to those who indirectly contributed to the crash. But how much fault do these groups hold? Can...
The SEC Whistleblower Program incentivizes individuals to report violations of federal securities law to the SEC. A whistleblower is an individual or a group of individuals who provides original information to the SEC related to a possible violation of federal securities law occurring in the past...
Do you know a taxpayer whose underpaid taxes, penalties, interest, and other fees equal a substantial amount? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) pays individuals who provide information on people or companies who fail to pay the taxes they owe through their designated Whistleblower Office. Our Bi...
The attorneys at Ponder Legal Group are continuing file cases against 3M Corporation related to earplugs used by soldiers in combat. The earplugs were worn by servicemen and women in the Army, Navy, and the Air Force from 2003 to 2015. Thousands of veterans have complained of hearing loss and tin...
The attorneys at Ponder Legal Group are investigating cases related to textured breast implants made by Allergan. The FDA took action on July 24, 2019 by requesting that Allergan recall specific models of its textured breast implants from the U.S. market. This comes after 573 unique cases of brea...
Ponder Legal Group is investigating claims related to the ability of a medical device called an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter to cause serious personal injuries to recipients, including organ perforation, punctured veins, and death. What is an IVC Filter? An IVC filter is a very small medical d...
Ride-sharing companies, specifically Uber and Lyft, have changed transportation, and the statistics are staggering. Worldwide in 2017, Uber had 3 million drivers and provided 15 million rides a day. Lyft had 1.4 million drivers and provided 1 million rides per day. Uber had 75 million riders, and...
Amtrak workers who are injured on the job are protected and can seek compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). Under this law, the Amtrak employee has the right to file a claim against his employer in a state or federal court and has an absolute right to a trial by jury. Cong...
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