The future of prosthetics?
I remember watching the Six Million Dollar Man for the first time and I thought to myself ‘that’s the future. That’s what we have to look forward to.’ Fast forward…
World Steel Association Recognizes Second Steel Safety Day
The initiative encourages companies to participate in safety audits.
Duggan’s ‘D-Insurance’ plan is bad deal for Detroiters
The mayor’s plan fails to achieve stated goals and is terrible for Detroit residents. Here are the details. I really do like Mayor Mike Duggan. I think he’s doing a…
The Tyranny of One Man’s Opinion
Thomas Cromwell was the principal behind-the-scenes fixer for much of the reign of King Henry VIII. He engineered the interrogations, convictions and executions of many whom Henry needed out of…
Are We Becoming More Social?
It goes without saying that there’s been much attention given to the use of social media in litigation. As litigators, we regularly monitor Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and other social media…
Bridgewater Daycare Manager on Leave for Not Reporting Alleged Abuse
According to a recent news article from the Boston Globe, a daycare center manager in Bridgewater, Massachusetts has been suspended after officials learned she allegedly failed to report suspected acts…
To QOCS or not to QOCS?
I imagine that all of us in the world of PI litigation have been patiently waiting for the raft of satellite litigation to hit the already clogged up courts following…
Psychological Illness and Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
While most people think of physical disabilities in the context of Social Security Disability benefits, a sizable number are incapacitated as a result of psychological illness. According to a recent…
Consumer Products: The CPSC Files Suit Seeking Civil Penalties Against Michaels Stores for Failures of Reporting and Material Misrepresentation
Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), filed suit against Michaels Stores, Inc. (“Michaels”) in the Northern District of…
‘America’s At-Risk Workers’ Event Set for May 6
Preceding the symposium will be an announcement of the findings of a NIOSH study, undertaken with ASSE, that provides a more comprehensive understanding of the factors that affect vulnerable Spanish-speaking…
Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad: Kansas District Court Certifies Settlement Class and Grants Preliminary Approval but Rejects Notice by Publication
A boy fell through the vinyl guardrail his father installed on the second story deck of their home. After settling his son’s personal injury claims, the father sued Home Depot…
Wondering About Taxes on Disability Benefits?
With April 15 looming on the horizon, many people ask questions about taxes on disability benefits. Some people have to pay federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits. This…