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Since 1999, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented an Alternative Summary Reporting program for medical device manufacturers. Under this program, medical device makers had the authority to report incidents of patient injuries, illnesses, and even deaths due to device malfunctions only to...

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill to extend the statute of limitations for civil actions alleging sexual abuse. The legislation closely follows a similar bill passed in New York, which eases the time limitations for child victims to seek prosecution against their...

Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against Monsanto, purchased by Bayer AG in 2018, who is the manufacturer of the popular weedkiller and herbicide Roundup. Scientific evidence demonstrates a link between Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). The first three trials on...

  Benzene is a carcinogenic, meaning a known cancer-causing material. Many manufacturing companies use benzene in household products such as paint and detergents. The petroleum industry also relies on benzene for several purposes. Exposure to benzene as a consumer or worker could lead to...

New York State’s salvage vehicle law requires the issuance of a salvage title on a vehicle if it fulfills specific standards – namely, if it has undergone major damage or destruction. Having a salvage title means the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) must inspect...