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Were You or a Loved One Exposed to Asbestos? Get Your Free Asbestos Health Exam and Find Out If You Qualify For Compensation
For decades, thousands of American workers were unknowingly exposed to asbestos on the job. Before safety regulations were widely enforced in the early 1980s, asbestos was a common material used in construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, refineries, and other heavy industries….By: Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC
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Double Take: Fifth Circuit’s Dual BELO Rulings Show Both General and Specific Causation Are Essential
We previously blogged about a decision in the In re Deepwater Horizon BELO litigation – Ruffin v. BP Exploration & Production, Inc. – in which the Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for defendants in an alleged chemical exposure case based solely on exclusion of the plaintiff’s expert testimony on general causation without reaching the experts’…
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$27M Verdict Warns Employers: Vet and Train Employees or Pay the Price
A recent $27 million jury verdict should put every employer, especially those in the hospitality, retail, and entertainment industries, on high alert: failing to properly screen and train employees can result in significant liability. On July 26, 2024, a Franklin County, Ohio jury awarded $27 million to the estate of Gregory Coleman Jr., who was…
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Jeju Air Plane Crash Highlights Decades of Blunders and Deadly Runway Wall
The New York Times identified a series of missteps that made a Jeju Air flight’s catastrophic end much more deadly.
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UN Security Council Meets to Discuss Israel-Gaza War and Hostages
The Israeli government said it had allowed some private businesses to resume importing goods into Gaza, which has been gripped by severe hunger.
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China Wages War on Chikungunya Virus With Drones and ‘Elephant Mosquitoes’
In a citywide campaign to curb a mosquito-borne virus, residents of Foshan face inspections and warnings for failure to comply.
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Bite Club: The Fraternity That Awaits You After a Shark Attack
Very few people know what it’s like to recover, physically and emotionally, from a shark bite. But some of the ones who do are ready to help.
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Flash Floods in Indian Himalayas Kill 4, and Dozens Are Missing
The Indian Army and other forces were helping with the rescue, officials said. The flood’s full death toll may be higher, with so many missing.
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Rubrik & Sophos Enhance Cyber Resilience for Microsoft 365
Cybersecurity attacks are rising sharply in 2025, and Microsoft has been one among many prominent targets. Research shows that 70 percent of M365 tenants have experienced account takeovers1 and 81 percent have encountered email compromise2. To mitigate this ongoing risk, Rubrik and Sophos have formed a strategic partnership to help lean IT teams strengthen their…
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NASA’s Acting Administrator Calls for a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon
The acceleration of nuclear development is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to focus NASA on human spaceflight. A reactor would be useful for long-term stays on the moon.
