Harsh Words for KIND Bars
Kind, LLC received a rude awakening from the FDA when it notified the popular snack-maker that it was violating numerous federal regulations by allegedly misbranding four popular products. Kind is…
Texas Supreme Court Rules in Discrimination Matter
05/03/2015 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse // (press release) The Texas Supreme Court recently ruled for an employer in a discrimination matter. San…
What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrian accidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Perhaps, before crossing a street, you checked left and right and saw that the coast was clear of cars. Or you thought you and…
What if I’m Injured Hiking or Camping?
Summer is almost here and many of us are already planning our outdoor expeditions. Safety first is the rule for any hiking or camping trip, but unfortunately not all backcountry…
Food and Beverage News and Trends
Judge rejects consumer claim concerning evaporated cane juice - On March 12, a US district judge in the Northern District of Illinois dismissed with prejudice a consumer lawsuit against the…
Can You Get Worker’s Compensation for Obesity?
The National Heart Forum estimates that 37 percent of Americans are obese. This number could rise to 50 percent by 2030. Obesity doesn't just affect our size. It can cause…
Workers’ Memorial Day: Remember the Dead – Fight for the Living, 28th April 2015
An international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, injured or disabled by work takes place today (28 April 2015).
Fort Worth Personal Injury Lawyers to Present at Local School Career Day Event
05/05/2015 // 1-800 Car Wreck Fort Worth (Press Release) // (press release) Fort Worth – I.M. Terrell Elementary School in Fort Worth is set to host a Career Day event…
Hoosier Daddy? Indiana Supreme Court Defers to Trial Court Forum Non Conveniens Decision
The imminent retirement of David Letterman sent our mind back to all those grim law school days that foreclosed any smiles until after midnight, when Letterman's velcro suit, random items…
Employee or Independent Contractor: A Distinction That Makes a Difference
05/06/2015 // San Francisco, CA, United States // Keller Grover LLP // Eric Grover // (press release) On the surface, it seems just a label: employee or independent contractor? But…
Business Litigation Alert: "The Blue Bell Recall – How to Effectively Handle a Very Public Crisis"
Since the beginning of April, Blue Bell has been making headlines, and not for a new flavor of ice cream. The Texas-based ice cream giant decided to recall all products…
Statements Made in HOA Recall Election Campaign are Subject to Anti-SLAPP Protection
A Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation or “SLAPP” is a civil lawsuit brought to either prevent or punish another person for exercising their First Amendment right to petition the government…