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Almond, Blueberry, Strawberry, Watermelon, and other flavored powders are being recalled by Boba Direct because of the potential threat posed to people who are allergic to milk.  The presence of this allergen is not distinctly disclosed by the label.  Although the label does list the presence of lactose and sodium caseinate, it does not explain… read more

In the July/August 2012 issue of Forum, Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP’s own Ryan Casey and Robert Glassman detail the benefits that can be reaped by putting together a mock jury before a case goes to trial.  They explain that mock juries can help an attorney figure out if an otherwise complex liability case… read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are doing whatever they can to prevent persons from getting the flu and protect those who have already contracted the illness.  Many people might underestimate the threat posed to health by influenza, but the flu is nothing to scoff at.  Various areas such as Boston have declared a… read more

A medical device company with a facility in the Sylmar area of Los Angeles has been warned by the Food and Drug Administration of potential issues that could compromise the safety of patients.  The company must react accordingly or risk further action by the FDA. The St. Paul, Minnesota-based St. Jude Medical was the recipient… read more

Ohio recently passed a ban on texting and driving, but some feel that the law as it currently stands lacks teeth.  Texting at the wheel is only a secondary offense, which means that the driver must engage in some other illegal habit before an officer could pull them over.  Only persons under 18 would be… read more

A company based right here in California is recalling a series of strollers for the potential hazards they would pose to children.  Parents across the country should take note before an incident befalls them. The El Segundo-based Bugaboo Americas announced the recall, which pertains to Bugaboo Donkey and Cameleon strollers with a variety of serial… read more

Enduro motorcycles of the 2012 and 2013 model years have been recalled by the Amherst, Ohio-based KTM North America.  1,300 closed-course and off-road motorcycles in total are affected by the recall, and each was sold by an authorized dealer between October 2011 and this past September.  13 persons have reported experiencing a fuel leak.  This… read more

Caregivers hope that a new law mandating new elder abuse reporting procedures will assist the police in investigating instances of crime and thus cut down on such incidents in the future.  At the beginning of this year, a new measure was enacted that tasks caregivers with getting in touch with police the moment they suspect… read more

Pedestrian safety improvement projects appear to have had a marked impact on safety in New York City, according to researchers.  As part of a study, these researchers studied the number of crashes and pedestrian injuries at various intersections near schools around the area both before and after the introduction of things like speed bumps, marked… read more

This is the time of the year when people from across California are getting away for a weekend or a week to participate in skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports. As such, the potential for injury increases dramatically, as people who only dabble in the sport take to the slopes without having the necessary skills… read more

Doctors are attempting to get the word out about the danger posed by a flu outbreak sweeping across the nation and healthcare officials are doing whatever they can to limit the illness’s ability to spread. They’re doing so by diverting resources to deal with the outbreak and promoting the health benefits offered by a flu shot…. read more

The danger posed by the ongoing flu epidemic should not be underestimated.  Boston provides a case in point for anyone who isn’t taking this outbreak as seriously as they should.  That city has made the move to declare a public health emergency now that at least 12 people have died across the area and an… read more