Getting behind the wheel when one is under the influence is often not a conscious decision. It is the result of several small decisions that can, unfortunately, lead to criminal charges.However, the circumstances that could result in a DUI are rarely one-time...
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Month: May 2020
Tips: How can you keep kids safe at the lake or pool?
Tennessee summers can be unrelentingly hot. Many families find that one of the best ways to escape the heat is to head to the lake or pool.A day in or on the water may be fun for the whole family, but it also brings risks. So, how can you keep your family safe at the...
Two major developments in J&J talcum powder cases
Since 2014, Johnson & Johnson has been sued thousands of times after word of its talc-based baby powder being contaminated with asbestos became widely known.Just in the past week, there have been two major developments regarding these lawsuits. 1. Talc supplier's...
Tips for safe grilling this summer
As summertime draws near, many Tennessee families look forward to enjoying the summer heat outside and grilling - even in this time of social distancing from friends and neighbors.Even if you are just grilling for the family this Memorial Day weekend and throughout...
As more Roundup cancer claims come in, Bayer faces pressure
Bayer AG, the company that bought Monsanto, is facing increasing pressure to resolve claims that the weed killer Roundup causes cancer. At least 52,500 plaintiffs have filed suit claiming that their cancers were caused by Roundup.The plaintiffs are generally claiming...
J&J settles pelvic mesh, hip implant marketing case for $3.9 M
Tens of thousands of women have sued Johnson & Johnson over injuries from transvaginal pelvic mesh implants. The implants were sold as a treatment for prolapsed organs, but there were widespread complications such as pain, infection and bleeding. The mesh could...
Is it OK to drive when you’re high?
As the use of marijuana becomes more and more common in the United States, more people are driving while high. Not only is this illegal, but it can also increase your risk of being in a traffic accident. Although more research needs to be done on precisely how...
Can you be held criminally responsible for someone else’s DUI?
Yes, under certain circumstances. You can be convicted of DUI if youare criminally responsible for allowing someone else to drive your vehicle while drunk.This was what occurred in the case of State v. Lemacks, which was decided by the Tennessee Supreme Court in 1999....
Most expert testimony to be allowed in J&J talc litigation
Does Johnson & Johnson's baby powder contain asbestos? If it does, has exposure to that asbestos caused ovarian cancer?The answers to those two questions will depend largely on the testimony of experts. However, J&J argued that none of the plaintiffs' experts...
Common heartburn drugs pulled over cancer concerns
Acid reflux and heartburn is a common condition for which many Americans take medication to relieve daily symptoms. But the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has become concerned that a drug called ranitidine, found in prescription drugs and the over-the-counter...