April 29, 2011
According to Alan Paller, the research director of the SANS Institute, the PlayStation breach might be the largest example of identity theft recorded. Although there have been instances in the past which involved the theft of a greater number of credit cards, these…
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April 14, 2011
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On March 4, 2011, the FDA informed consumers that, according to new data, infants born to women who take topiramate (Topamax) while pregnant have a significantly increased risk of developing cleft lip or cleft palate (Source: FDA.gov). This data was collected by the North…
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April 5, 2011
Georgia Republican Gingrey has introduced earlier versions of the medical malpractice bill which he supports with the claim that such cases are often without merit. It’s a wonder Gingrey so vigorously advocates a bill to limit malpractice awards, since he was an obstetrician for thirty years before being elected…
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April 5, 2011
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The drug company immunity law is based upon the presumption that, if a drug is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the drug manufacturing company should not be held accountable for the potentially harmful nature of the medication. This establishes…
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April 5, 2011
The law, which has since been put on hold until a Wisconsin judge can hear and consider complaints, would require state and local workers to pay more towards their retirement and health benefits, concessions which were accepted by the unions. However, the law, if passed, would also prevent union…
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April 2, 2011
The FDA is reporting increased femore fractures with the use of certain osteoporosis drugs and bisphosphate drugs including Fosamax.
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10-13-2010Â The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating the public regarding information previously communicated describing the risk of…
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March 31, 2011
Shortly after the events of September 11, Congress passed the Air Transportation Safety and Stabilization Act to protect air carriers from tort lawsuits that threatened to cripple American air travel. Under this act, tort lawsuits against the airlines were capped at their pre-existing liability insurance limits…
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