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Asbestos Continues to be a National Threat

Press Release - September 26, 2018

Asbestos. The mere mention of the word brings thoughts of “miners, millers & manufacturers or insulators and shipbuilders,” working during a time where there were limited protections. It brings to mind old homes and commercial structures built long ago. But, the worst thing it brings to mind is likely a horrible disease called mesothelioma. Wait! Wasn’t asbestos done away with? Aren’t there regulations in place banning this known carcinogen? Yes, and no. Sadly, mostly no.

Attorney Accused of Deposition Misconduct, Suspended for Flashing Gun

Sara E. Teller - September 25, 2018

Attorney Accused of Deposition Misconduct, Suspended for Flashing Gun

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Six Secrets of a Successful Digital Marketing Strategy in 2018

Lisa McNair - September 24, 2018

Brand awareness essentially focuses on attracting new clients and retaining existing customers and digital marketing is a great way to do so.

Beef Jerky Products Recalled Over Concerns of Foreign Matter Contamination

Brianna Smith - September 24, 2018

If you’re a fan of beef jerky, listen up. Earlier this week, Junior’s Smokehouse Processing Plant out of El Camp, Texas issued a recall for “approximately 690 pounds of ready-to-eat teriyaki beef jerky products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of hard metal.”

Victim Funding in Some States May be Discriminatory

Sara E. Teller - September 24, 2018

Victim Funding in Some States May be Discriminatory

After Hurricane Florence, Hog Lagoons Begin Leaking Waste in North Carolina

Brianna Smith - September 21, 2018

Hurricane Florence tore through North Carolina last week and left everything in its wake in shambles. Unfortunately, the devastating flooding that the storm brought has placed a lot of strain on hog lagoons, causing some to “release pig waste into the environment,” while others are “at imminent risk of doing so,” according to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. So far an estimated 110 lagoons have leaked waster or are at risk of doing so soon.

Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Prompts Recall of Cargill Ground Beef

Brianna Smith - September 20, 2018

Remember the recall for Cargill ground beef last month? Well, earlier this week, Cargill Meat Solutions announced a new recall of 132,606 pounds of ground meat as a result of a deadly e.coli outbreak. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), an estimated 18 people have fallen ill as a result of the E.

Young People Still Need Medication for Addiction Treatment, Study Suggests

Sara E. Teller - September 20, 2018

Young People Still Need Medication for Addiction Treatment, Study Suggests

Frozen Dog Food Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns

Brianna Smith - September 19, 2018

Dog owners beware. Bravo Packing, Inc., a New Jersey-based pet food company recently issued a recall for its Performance Dog frozen raw pet food products due to potential salmonella contamination. The company issued the recall shortly after a sample of the Performance Dog food tested positive for salmonella during an FDA inspection.

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Top 9 Writing Tools to Create Your Perfect Legal Resume

Chris Richardson - September 19, 2018

In this day and age, and especially in today’s economy, having an outstandingly written resume is more important than ever. For every job, you can expect to compete with dozens or even hundreds of other applicants, and if you are pursuing a career in law, it’s no different. However, the quality of your resume is even more important in this case. Why? Well, as a lawyer, you are expected to present facts, as well as yourself, in the best way possible, as well as to pay attention to detail.

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