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Fatal Fire Brings to Light Deficiencies in Fire Hydrant Inspection Requirements

On February 2, 2009, Amy Yeung perished in an apartment fire in Selden, New York. Firefighters reported that a lack of water pressure in…

Posted by SEO Admin on Feb 26, 2009

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Posted by SEO Admin on Feb 24, 2009

1789 Law and Nuremburg Code Intersect to Permit Claims To Proceed Against Pfizer For Conducting Medical Experimentation Without Consent

The Alien Tort Statute, 28 U.S.C. 1350, a 1789 law, gives foreigners the right to raise tort claims in federal court to vindicate violations of…

Posted by SEO Admin on Feb 23, 2009

Greener Traffic Management (In Theory)

Congress' boosting in 2007 of fuel economy standards to 35 miles per gallon by 2020 should not be the only way the government can improve…

Feb 20, 2009

Using Hands-Free Cell Phone While Driving No Less a Danger Than Using Hand-Held Phone

The congressionally chartered National Safety Council is advocating for the first time a total ban on cell phone use while driving, including hands-free use, saying…

Feb 17, 2009

Court Rebuffs Attempt to Dilute New Childrens Products Safety Law

Last year was a record-setter when it came to recalls and warnings about dangerous childrens toys, especially lead paint laden toys imported from China. In…

Posted by SEO Admin on Feb 13, 2009

State Senate Responds Swiftly to the Striking Down of a Local Law Intended to Protect Children from Sex Offenders

A Rockland County law barring where sex offenders can reside was struck down late last month by New York State Supreme Court Justice William A.…

Feb 10, 2009

"Key in the Ignition Statute" Will Hold Vehicle Owner Liable for Deaths of Pedestrians Struck by Drunk Driver Who Had Stolen the Vehicle

When Joe Guerrero left his keys in the ignition of his car with the engine running while he went into a deli last weekend, a…

Feb 08, 2009

Should Penalty Flag Be Thrown For Charging Football Coach With Reckless Homicide?

Heat exposure deaths happen occasionally in all levels of football. The cases have led to numerous lawsuits, however, no evidence can be found that a…

Feb 04, 2009

Even With All the Attention on Bruce Springsteens Concert Later Today (A Football Game Is Sandwiched Around It), The NFL Still Cant Avoid a Concussion Discussion

Super Bowl hoopla did not prevent a meeting this week in Tampa with the attendees urging the NFL to join them in researching the connection…

Feb 01, 2009

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