A federal judge overseeing lawsuits alleging Bayer AG’s glyphosate-based Roundup weed killer causes cancer on Monday tentatively allowed pieces of controversial evidence that the company had hoped to exclude from upcoming trials. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria during a hearing in a San Francisco federal court called his decision “probably most disappointing for Monsanto,” the Bayer unit that manufactures the…[...]

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The 2018 US Government shutdown turned out to be the longest one on record, and it should also be the last one. The US Government should not shut down. There are simply too many bad consequences suffered by Americans in all walks of life for shutdown politics to go on any longer. The ground stops at LaGuardia Airport and around the…[...]

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When you hire a lawyer, and file a civil lawsuit, you will generally be given various deadlines that are initially set through the court before which your case is pending in what is called a “scheduling order.” Scheduling orders vary in content from court to court, but will all generally contain, at minimum, a date for the trial of your…[...]

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Everyone should be having the conversation about heart health with family and friends but also that conversation needs to include talking about making lifestyle changes that benefits the heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. Making changes is very important but if done with someone you love and care about such as a…[...]

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I’ve contacted a lawyer about a potential case, and they seemed interested in hearing what I have to say, can the lawyer start representing me immediately? This is a common question that many potential clients have for attorneys – what is the first step and when will that be done? As attorneys, we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve…[...]

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Ever testify in court? Whether be of your own freewill or as the result of a subpoena? I’ve not done it, but I can only imagine how intimidating and vulnerable one must feel to be on the witness stand. Putting criminal cases aside, as the witness looks directly at the offender adding additional fear as they face someone being accused…[...]

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Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending how you look at it, chances are most people reading this blog are not an attorney. If you are one of those readers who are not an attorney, you would be well-advised to heed the following warning: “It is NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER too early to investigate the need for and/or retain an attorney for a legal matter.”…[...]

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Under Pennsylvania’s Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (“MVFRL”) automobile insurance companies are required to offer policyholders the right to purchase uninsured (“UM”) and underinsured (“UIM”) coverage to protect themselves and members of their families. UM coverage applies when an insured suffers injury or damage caused by a third-party tortfeasor who is uninsured. UIM coverage applies when a third-party tortfeasor injures…[...]

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With winter in almost full force, it’s time to bring your animals inside and out of the cold. I’m one who truly believes that if you have a dog, they should be part of your family, they live inside with you, not tied to a dog box or a tree outside all year round. I know that some dogs can take the…[...]

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