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Pennsylvania is doing its part to make local roads safer for bicyclists. On April 2, a law will go into effect that is designed to improve the flow of traffic while keeping bike riders safe from harm.  Residents of the state are being encouraged to learn more about the new rules being instituted so that… read more

We’re likely all aware that airlines have guidelines in place that prohibit the usage of electronic devices during takeoff.  Such offenses usually illicit a scolding, or if the passenger is belligerent, being kicked off of the flight.  But one airport might begin imposing a financial penalty on those passengers who are the worst offenders. The… read more

An act being considered by the Senate and the House of Representatives takes aim at medical devices whose design was based off of previously recalled products. The Safety of Untested and New Devices Act, known as SOUND, was brought about largely because of complications with a transvaginal mesh implant that had numerous complications.  The issue… read more

More information continues to come out regarding the DePuy ASR hip implant and the problems associated with the device that led to a recall. It was reported that, in 2009, the Food and Drug Administration sent DePuy a letter denying approval of one version of the hip implant device that was currently available in other… read more

In many states, it’s necessary for convicted drunk drivers to have ignition interlock devices installed in their cars.  These devices require persons to blow into a tube that can detect the presence of alcohol on their breath.  But lawmakers are looking to explore whether these items should become a requirement in all vehicles. The federal… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP was a gold sponsor of Southwestern Law School’s sold-out Judges Tribute Dinner held on February 24 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Brian Panish, a Southwestern graduate, served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies and was also Chair of the Judges Tribute Dinner Committee. More than… read more

On March 17th, a team of Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys, staff, friends and family ran and walked in support of Public Counsel at its annual “Run for Justice”, a fundraiser that is held as part of the LA Big 5K, the official warm up race for the Los Angeles Marathon. Despite the… read more

Another recall has been announced, this one potentially affecting that portion of the population that has asthma. Strong America Ltd., the makers of the Golden Smell brand, has announced the recall of that brand’s six ounce Dried Potato product that comes in plastic packaging.  The item was manufactured in China and sold in Massachusetts, New… read more

A new report suggests that big rigs would be much safer if speed limiter devices were in use, and very soon a rule may go into effect requiring that very thing. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently released findings compiled by looking at 138,000 trucks and 15,000 crashes.  To determine whether or not the… read more

Car technology continues to improve in a bid to keep motorists safe. The 2013 Cadillac XTS, a full size sedan, will debut next month with a first of its kind safety feature:  a safety seat.  This technology has been designed to better alert the driver of a vehicle when an accident is about to occur…. read more

In the state of North Carolina, sending or reading text messages behind the wheel of a moving automobile is against the law, as is cellphone use of any kind for a driver under 18 years of age, but the city of Chapel Hill, NC, recently passed the first citywide ordinance in the United States banning… read more

Great American Opportunities, located in Nashville, Tennessee, has announced a voluntary recall of its Arena Lamp, due to an electrical shock risk. Arena Lamps are also known as Arena Light Kaleidoscopes, Disco Lights, and Disco Light Projectors, and units affected by the recall bear model number 3007952 on their original packing materials. The lamp projects… read more