$20 Million Allocation for Dozier Survivors Marks Historic Call to Action for Legal Community June 22, 2024 Attorneys who pushed legislators to compensate abuse victims at Florida youth “reform schools” of the past urge lawyers to stop history from repeating itself in residential treatment facilities of the present. Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation bill (HB 21), initiating a $20 million allocation to […] Read More
More than 60 Law Firms Oppose J&J Prepack Bankruptcy Scheme June 20, 2024 Some of the nation’s largest law firms recognized for their committed and successful representation of individuals harmed by dangerous products have announced unified opposition to a plan by Johnson & Johnson to seek a prepackaged bankruptcy to address claims brought by ovarian cancer victims. Two previous bankruptcy filings by the company, which has a market […] Read More
Why the Surgeon General Is Pushing for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms June 17, 2024 On Monday, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy announced his intention to push for warning labels on social media platforms, cautioning that their use may harm adolescents’ mental health. Drawing parallels to warning labels on tobacco and alcohol, Dr. Murthy emphasized the need for a legislative mandate from Congress to implement such labels, as he […] Read More
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