Exposing the Gatekeepers: Lawsuits Target PBMs’ Role in the Opioid Crisis January 9, 2025 Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have long operated as intermediaries between insurers, pharmacies, and drug manufacturers. These entities play a key role in controlling drug costs and access. Today, their involvement in the U.S. opioid epidemic is drawing scrutiny. Several lawsuits, including one recently filed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, allege that PBMs facilitated and […] Read More
FDA Tackles Talc Safety: Uncovering Cancer Risks & Protecting Consumers December 30, 2024 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a proposed rule aimed at improving the methods for testing, detecting, and identifying asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products. Talc, a common ingredient in products such as baby powder and makeup, has come under intense scrutiny due to its potential contamination with asbestos, a known carcinogen, as […] Read More
ONEWHEEL SKATEBOARDS: ‘NOT WORTH DYING FOR’ December 12, 2024 by Madeline Pendley [Originally published in the Florida Justice Association Journal – Issue #642 (Nov/Dec, 2024) at page 50”] From Limes, to Birds, to Razors, the demand for e-bikes and e-scooters has exploded over the last decade. With the popularity of these devices, manufacturers have effortlessly capitalized on consumers’ desperation for convenience and simplicity. Recently […] Read More
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