Year: 2023
Is CBD legal in Tennessee? What is the legal risk?
Only CBD (cannabidiol) products with less than 0.3% THC are legal in Tennessee. THC is the psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant, and CBD is a substance derived from that same plant. When the plant contains less than 0.3% THC, it is considered hemp and is legal in Tennessee. It is illegal to use or possess
How can drivers improve motorcycle safety?
With warmer weather and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month here, it is important to make sure that these vulnerable road users stay safe. This is especially critical because motorcyclists still make up an inordinate number of fatalities from crashes across the nation. As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes, most motorcycle crashes involving another
Bayer settles Roundup class action brought by misled consumers
Bayer probably regrets ever buying Monsanto, the manufacturer of Roundup products. It has already agreed to pay $10.9 billion to settle almost 100,000 lawsuits by people who say Roundup gave them cancer. It may have to pay more to Roundup users who develop cancer in the future. It paid $20 million in punitive damages alone
Criminal charges: One of the many risks of social media
You may be fully aware of the studies that report how social media can affect our mental health. Teenagers may compare themselves to others and develop body image issues or other mental health issues. Some may even experience cyberbullying through social media. However, there is another risk of social media that parents should be aware
Can a DUI or drug conviction affect my ability to travel abroad?
Yes. Some countries, including Mexico and Canada, may refuse to allow you to enter if you have a recent DUI or another criminal conviction or pending charges. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of State will generally refuse to issue you a U.S. passport if you’re convicted of certain felony offenses. Canada makes people with DUI, drug or
After a Tennessee DUI, I can still get a restricted license, right?
In most cases, yes. However, there are some situations where you might be denied a restricted license. What is a restricted license? After a DUI conviction in Tennessee, your driver’s license will be revoked for a period of time. If this was your first alcohol or drug-related offense, your license will be revoked for a
Appeals court blocks J&J talc bankruptcy but J&J doubles down
In its ongoing attempts to evade responsibility for its asbestos-contaminated baby powder, Johnson & Johnson faced another rebuke by the courts recently. In January, as we discussed on this blog, a three-judge panel of a federal appeals court ruled that J&J’s “Texas two-step” maneuver in the bankruptcy court was not lawful. Now, the entire body of
How long is alcohol in your system?
Myth: Stopping by a 24-hour diner for a cup of coffee will help you sober up quickly after a night out. The facts? There are no hacks to make you sober up fast. The only thing that works is time. So, exactly how long is alcohol in your system? There are many variables to consider
What should parents know about asbestos in schools?
Earlier in March, three Philadelphia schools caught the attention of national news outlets as they discovered the presence of asbestos. These schools shut down to prevent further risk to students, but it still left many families across the nation rattled. Unfortunately, asbestos is not just a danger of the past. Parents here in north Georgia
Study: opioids involved in almost half of US child poisonings
As if there weren’t enough tragedy surrounding opioid drugs, a new study in the journal Pediatrics found that over 47% of all child poisoning deaths in the U.S. involve opioids. By contrast, over-the-counter allergy, cold, and pain medications were involved in just 15% of child poisoning deaths. “There are hundreds or thousands of potentially dangerous substances for