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How is a DUI Treated Across State Lines?
by LegalChatNowOne of the common misconceptions that people have about a DUI is that its legal consequences are limited to the state they are convicted in. It is not true at all. In a vast majority of cases, the repercussions of a DUI conviction will follow you even if you move to another state, thanks to […]
Can I Still Get Workers’ Comp Benefits If I Caused My Own Injury?
by LegalChatNowWhen an employee is injured at work, thankfully, they have workers’ compensation to cover them. This means they can feel safe knowing that if something were to happen to them, they wouldn’t have to worry about their medical bills or being out of work for a while. However, an employee may be wondering if they’d […]
Steps to Take After Slipping & Falling on Ice or Snow
by LegalChatNowWith winter comes snowmen, snowball fights, Christmas, and other exciting activities. Unfortunately, it also means the ever-present danger of slipping on ice and snow. Even when you’re careful and avoid obviously slippery areas, you can still find yourself flat on your back after an incredibly painful fall. If you hurt yourself slipping on ice or […]
Johnson & Johnson Preparing Talc Litigation
by LegalChatNowJohnson & Johnson, (J&J) is facing 25,000 talcum powder lawsuits filed by women who claim J&J’s Baby Powder contained asbestos that caused their cancers. The company announced recently it has set aside $3.9 billion in talc-related litigation costs and settlements. The information was contained in a securities filing, released February 22, and it represents twice […]
3M Defective Earplug Trial Set for April
by LegalChatNowThe 3M company has reached a milestone, a dubious distinction. With 233,575 defective product lawsuits filed, the multidistrict litigation (MDL) naming Minneapolis-based 3M over its Combat Arms Earplugs, has now become the largest mass tort in history, exceeding the number of asbestos cases filed in multidistrict litigation in one court (192,118). Combat Arms Earplugs, Version […]