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Marcy Borders, 9/11 ‘Dust Lady,’ Dies of Cancer at 42

August 27, 2015

Borders’s death is a stark reminder that many of those who endured the 9/11 tragedy are suffering from long-term health problems. Borders was asked if she thought that the debris from the terror attack, which contained glass and other carcinogenic dust, among other dangerous particles led to her cancer. She responded, “I’m saying to myself, ‘Did this thing ignite cancer cells in me?’ I definitely believe it because I haven’t had any illnesses. I don’t have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes.”

Will the .Law Domain Registry Succeed?

August 27, 2015

Despite the enthusiasm for the .law registry amid its early rollout, many question whether or not the domains will help firms, and in some respects, can even be considered a mild form of extortion. Well-known firms that rarely acquire new business via the internet will likely be required to purchase the .law extension in order to keep others from buying it in a brand-protecting move.

‘Deadly’ Keyless Ignition Systems Blamed in Class-Action Lawsuit against Ten Automakers

August 27, 2015

In addition to suing for compensatory and punitive damages, the plaintiffs are seeking an injunction mandating that the automakers install the automatic shutoff components in all current and future vehicles with keyless ignition systems.

Appeals Court Strikes Down New Jersey’s Sports Betting Law…Again

August 26, 2015

Governor Chris Christie, along with state politicians and residents, has been hoping to revive the industry through sports wagering. Judge Rendell acknowledged the local sentiment, writing in the majority opinion, “While PASPA’s provisions and its reach are controversial and, some might say, unwise, we are not asked to judge the wisdom of PASPA and it is not our place to usurp Congress’ role simply because PASPA may have become an unpopular law.”

Judge Dismisses Part of Plavix Multidistrict False Claims Lawsuit

August 25, 2015

Judge Freda Wolfson of the U.S. District of New Jersey has granted some relief for drugmakers Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi-Aventis in a complicated multidistrict whistleblower lawsuit against the two companies over marketing claims involving the blood-thinning medication Plavix. Wolfson granted motions to dismiss several claims made by former Sanofi sales representative Elisa Dickson, alleging that

Southern Company buys AGL for $12 Billion in a “Clean Power Plan”- influenced Deal

August 25, 2015

The nation’s third-largest utility company, Southern Company, announced on Monday that it has purchased natural-gas provider AGL Resources for $8 billion as well as assuming $4 billion of debt, adding up to a total purchase price of $12 billion. Many believe that the deal, which offers a premium of $66 per share for AGL stakeholders,

FTC Urges FDA to Re-evaluate Homeopathic Product Regulation

August 25, 2015

The $3 billion industry has increasingly drawn the attention of both regulators. Among the questions the FDA brought up in the request for comment involve consumer and health provider attitudes towards homeopathic products, requests for data sources regarding the safety of the products, and what kind of measures could be implemented to improve the clarity of the CPG’s standard, among others.

Department of Education Must Navigate Student Loan Forgiveness Carefully

August 25, 2015

Statistics released by the DOE on Thursday show that 3.9 million borrowers have enrolled in income-based repayment programs, with $200 billion of the total $1.2 trillion of outstanding student debt in some kind of payment modification program. The number of enrollees is 56 percent higher than in the year prior. The DOE also estimates that outstanding federal student debt will double to nearly $2.5 trillion by 2025.

Judge Orders Release of Detained Immigrant Children

August 24, 2015

Gee had already found DHS in violation of the agreement in July, with the most recent ruling being a stern rebuttal of the government’s request to reconsider the ruling. DHS has argued that complying with the agreement would lead to a large influx of illegal immigrants crossing the border; however Gee called the argument “repackaged and reheated,” saying it was “speculative,” and equating it to “fearmongering.”

NHTSA to Investigate more Honda Airbag Woes

August 24, 2015

Although no deaths have been reported from the defect, one of the 19 complaints involved a single-car, front-end collision with injuries. In that incident, a Belleview, Florida driver crashed into a concrete wall head-on at 50 MPH, with the front airbag failing to deploy.

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