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Glove Manufacturer Denied Summary Judgment in NYCAL
Court: Supreme Court of New York, New York County – In this asbestos action, decedent Giacinto Pira alleged he was exposed to asbestos from gloves manufactured by defendant Steel Grip….By: Goldberg Segalla
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The Opioid Crisis and Pharma Accountability: The Road So Far
In 2020, over 142 million prescriptions for opioid medications were filled in the U.S. That same year, 16,416 people died from overdoses on prescription opioids—a 376% increase from 1999….By: Napoli Shkolnik
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Product Liability: How it Works For and Against Victims of Defective Medical Devices
Crafting the perfect medical device is never an exact science—but a patient should never suffer because of defects in a product that was intended to improve their quality of life. Determining whether a device manufacturer or physician is liable can be extremely complicated and difficult. That is why having an experienced product liability lawyer is…
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Requirements for Consumer Products Containing Coin and Button Cells Expected to Phase in Soon
Deadlines for compliance with central elements of Reese’s Law are fast approaching. Many consumer products that use coin or button cell batteries will have to comply with the UL 4200A-2023 standard (and be tested to confirm compliance) by March 19, 2024….By: Wiley Rein LLP
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Israel-Hamas War: U.S. Strikes at Houthis in Yemen for a Second Day
The additional round of strikes aimed to further degrade the Houthis’ ability to carry out more attacks in the Red Sea, according to two American officials.
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Sunak Pledges $3 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine
The annual British package is about $255 million more than in the past two years and is part of an effort to reassure Kyiv amid concerns about a potential shortfall in Western support.
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Accused of Genocide, Israelis See Reversal of Reality. Palestinians See Justice.
Israel stands accused of committing genocide in Gaza. To Israelis, the charge is a perversion of history. But for Palestinians it creates a fleeting sense of justice.
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Taiwan Party, Reviled by China, Faces Test of its Staying Power
The Democratic Progressive Party has transformed Taiwan into a bastion against Chinese power. Now it is promising a mix of change and continuity.
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Netflix Film’s Removal Shows Power of India’s Hindu Right Wing
The movie “Annapoorani” was about a female chef overcoming caste prejudice. Hindu activists said it hurt their feelings.
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Jessie Homer French Paints Infernos But She Sees Rainbows
The self-taught artist, at 83, has a newly flourishing career. In Southern California’s high desert she fishes for trout and finds beauty in devastation.
