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Hundreds of Veterans Sue 3M for Hearing Loss Due to Defective Earplugs

May 28, 2019
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) May 28, 2019 – A federal judicial panel has decided that more than 640 pending lawsuits accusing 3M Company of knowingly providing defective combat earplugs to the U.S. military will be consolidated in the Northern District of Florida. The earplugs allegedly caused hundreds of service members to suffer hearing problems.…

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Motorcyclist Dies in Hillsborough Avenue Crash

May 27, 2019
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) May 27, 2019 – The Florida Highway Patrol has reported that a motorcyclist has died due to injuries he suffered in a crash with another vehicle. The motorcycle accident occurred on Hillsborough Avenue at Countryway Boulevard. The motorcyclist was traveling west on Hillsborough. The crash occurred as the driver of…

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U.S. Military Vets Receive Innovative New Treatment for TBI – Stem Cells From Their Own Bodies

May 27, 2019

Brooks Schuelke, Esq.Schuelke Law PLLC Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) May 27, 2019 – Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be devastating and deadly. Over the last two decades, research has progressed rapidly in finding solutions to help those with TBI. The latest discovery involves stem cell therapy using a patient’s own adipose stem cells. The…

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What to Do About Sexual Harassment at Work

May 24, 2019
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Los Angeles, CA (Law Firm Newswire) May 24, 2019 – Sexual harassment affects an alarming number of people and often goes unreported. Many victims of sexual harassment try to ignore the offensive behavior, perhaps because they are worried about retaliation by their employer or discomfort in confronting the harasser. No one should have to endure…

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Government Warns Public About New Wave of Social Security Scam Calls

May 23, 2019
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) May 23, 2019 – Federal authorities are urging people to be on alert for a new telephone scam in which callers pretend to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Scammers have stolen millions of dollars by exploiting the trust that victims have in government agencies. The Federal Trade Commission…

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The Massachusetts School of Law Selects Former Boston Celtic Player, Chris Herren, to Deliver Commencement Address

May 23, 2019

Chris Herren Andover, MA (Law Firm Newswire) May 23, 2019 – The Massachusetts School of Law (MSLAW) has announced that former Boston Celtic player, author, inspirational speaker and wellness advocate, Chris Herren, will address the graduating class of 2019. The event will take place on Friday, June 7, 2019, at 5:00 pm in The Collins…

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Texas Supreme Court Rules on Costs Applied to Oil and Gas Royalties

May 21, 2019

Austin Oil and Gas Attorney, Gregory D. Jordan Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) May 21, 2019 – In the case of Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company, L.P. v. Texas Crude Energy, LLC (No. 17-0266), the Texas Supreme Court held that certain post-production costs were rightfully deducted when calculating overriding royalty payments based on the…

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Uber, Lyft Drive Up Accident Rates

May 20, 2019
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) May 20, 2019 – After reaching a national low in traffic fatalities in 2010, the rising popularity of ride-hailing services has contributed to an increase in roadway accidents and deaths. Victims of accidents involving ride-hailing services have additional complications due to how personal car insurance handles claims for Uber and…

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Matthew Curtis of Sommers Schwartz Talks to NBC News About Deadly Carbon Monoxide in HUD Housing

May 20, 2019

Matthew G. Curtis, Esq. Southfield, MI (Law Firm Newswire) May 20, 2019 – Personal injury attorney Matthew Curtis of Sommers Schwartz appeared in an NBC News feature about the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning in public housing overseen by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Curtis, along with attorney Michael Cunningham, is representing…

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Texting and Driving — a Dangerous Combination

May 20, 2019

Brooks Schuelke, Esq.Schuelke Law PLLC Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) May 20, 2019 – Texas law enforcement continuously see drivers pulling out phones and texting while behind the wheel. This form of distracted driving is a deadly choice. It has become increasingly common for people to be inseparable from their phones. Some say it is…

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