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Top 5 Product Cases to Closely Watch In 2020

We identify the Top 5 product litigations to watch as we enter 2020, including those that will garner the greatest media attention, those that will seek to hold the greatest corporate accountability and those that will have the greatest chance to positively impact the American consumer.

Long-Term Exposure to Pyrethrin, Found in Common Sprays and Repellents, Tied to Increase Risk of Heart Disease

A recent published article in Journal of the American Medical Association details the authors findings regarding a 14-year study where researchers followed individuals exposed to Pyrethrin, a chemical found in insecticides, mosquito repellants, dog sprays, etc. Find out what the researchers discovered in this podcast and identify possible items in your home to avoid.

New Mexico AG Files Suit Against J&J for Talcum Powder Asbestos Contamination

On the heels of an October 2019 recall of more than 33,000 bottles of talcum powder due to the detection of asbestos, the New Mexico Attorney General is the first to file a consumer protection case against Johnson and Johnson. Get up to speed on this new development and how it may impact the pending talcum powder litigation.

Trying to Make Sense of America's Declining Life Expectancy

Life expectancy in America, for the third year in a row, has decreased. We discuss the contributing factors, additional ones to consider, and what the outlook may be for the future. Listen and share this fascinating detailed review.

Dangers of Rare-Earth Metal Magnets

After a 2016 Court Ruling that washed the Consumer Protection Safety Commissions regulations away with respect to rare-earth metal magnetic balls, the industry began pumping these dangerous items back into the American market. Since then well over a thousand children have been reported as having ingested the magnetic balls causing absolute havoc to their intestines and triggering a medical emergency. We take a critical look at these products.

New Years Resolution: Implementing the 3 Most Critical Components For Growing Your Business in 2020

Whether you are a small business owner, beginning a start-up or own a law firm, spend the holiday break reflecting on your past successes and implementing a winning strategy as you enter 2020. This podcast details the three most critical components for any successful business, and today is no better a time to start working on all three.

Top Civil Case of 2019 and Those to Watch for 2020

We detail the top civil litigations from 2019 by the impact the litigations had on the American consumer and industry while also sharing the top civil litigation arenas to watch as we enter 2020.

She Was 5. You Were Doing 50.

Have you been skiing and seen the "She Was 5. You Were Doing 50." campaign? Do you plan to ski this winter season? If so, you will undoubtedly see the campaign signs beside the chair lifts. This podcast details the tragic story of Elise and Kelly Johnson, who on Christmas Eve, had their life shattered by a 23-year-old who plowed into the both of them on the slopes. Learn about this tragedy and learn ski safety tips before you and your loved ones head out for some skiing or snowboarding this year.

Recap of Recent Vaping Research in the New England Journal of Medicine

As the dangers of vaping continue to be sought out, some answers have surfaced. We reviewed several recent articles published in the New England Journal of Medicine and report here, including an autopsy of a young man found deceased with tetrahydrocannabinol e-cigarette cartridges beside him, data involving the rates of smoking from 2018 to 2019 and symptoms to look out for that may be an indicator of EVALI (E-cig Vaping Lung Injury). Educate yourself on these developing topics here and share with others.

Is Second Hand Vaping Dangerous?

We set out to try and determine if second-hand vaping is dangerous. In other words, for those individuals, particularly teens and children, who are trying to avoid becoming addicted, are they being placed at risk if they are hanging around, and inhaling, the vape-exhale of their friends and school mates who are vaping? Listen and share this podcase on this very important and developing area.

Remote Keyless Starts and the Risk of Engaging Your Vehicle in Drive

As the winter sets in, remote keyless starters are an often huge convenience for those of us who live in cold weather areas. Additionally, they can often provide for a nice gift. However, a recent report of a keyless remote starter engaging a vehicle that pinned and killed a gentleman in a parking lot, had us searchig the manuals for warnings. What we found is likely to surprise you. Listen and share this podcast today with anyone you know who has a remote keyless starter.

The FDA and EPA as we enter 2020 - Trust and No Trust?

We approach 2020 with significant questions regarding who the FDA and EPA is protecting. Is it the American cosumer or big business? You decide. Listen and share this informative, one-of-a-kind podcast.

Breaking Down the Disturbing Talcum Powder Asbestos Timeline

The history behind asbestos and talcum powder date back fifty years. This fascinating podcast breaks down the history, the FDA's involvement and the current outlook for the 16,000 ovarian and mesothelioma cases currently pending in Federal Court.

Sufficient Warnings for Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder? You Decide.

In October 2019, the US FDA issues an immediate recall of a specific lot number of more than 33,000 bottles of Johnson & Johnson baby powder due to the detection of asbestos. The recall followed years and years of J&J denying that their product contained any asbestos. We purchased a bottle of talcum powder to find out what, if any, warnings it contained. Listen and share our podcast here, and you decide what's sufficient, and what's not.

Can You Guess How Many Cigarettes a Single Vape Pod Is Equal To?

We dig deep to find out how many cigarettes one would have to smoke in order to get the same nicotine hit as in a single Juul Vape Pod. Listen to this informative podcast and see if you can guess the right number.

Physician Group Files Citizen Petition with FDA Requesting Breast Cancer Mortality Warning Be Added to Dairy Cheese

Last month the 12,000 member of the Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine filed with the FDA a Citizens Petition requesting the FDA to require all dairy cheese to include the following warning, "Dairy cheese contains reproductive hormones that may increase breast cancer mortality risk." The Citizens Petition was sound in research where a likely connection between high-fat dairy products and the increased risk for breast cancer was indicated. Find out more about the data and studies behind the petition here.

Legal Insight When Advising Same Sex Couples in Wrongful Death and Injury Actions

A recent Florida verdict of more than a hundred million dollars just upended how lawyers should advise same sex couples in any sort of wrongful death or injury actions. Listen and share this one-of-a-kind podcast so you are fully informed next time you advise a same-sex couple.

Top Litigation News of the Week - Tobacco Verdict, Climate Crisis Litigation and Pelvic Mesh Lawsuits

Get up to speed and listen to our in-depth 8 minute podcast on the latest major lawsuits of the week, including the first same-sex wrongful death verdict in the smoking litigation, climate crisis litigation in Colorado and pelvic mesh class actions against Johnson & Johnson.

Opioid Civil Litigation Update - November 2019

What is happening with the largest civil litigation in the history of the US since the opioid manufacturers and distributors settled with two Ohio counties on the eve of trial last month? Find out the next phase here.

Do Retailers Share Blame with the Vape Epidemic? You Decide.

Mike Headrick of KSL news in Utah did a most excellent investigative piece on Vaping in Utah. What he found was astonishing, such as purchase receipts reflecting "custom gift", "rubber band", "miscellaneous" rather than the actual vape pods he was purchasing. Are retail outlets to blame, in part, for this increasing epidemic? You decide.

Heart Burn Medication Zantac and NDMA, a Known Carcinogen. The Info You Need to Know.

Recently Zantac came under enormous regulatory heat for what was believed to be discovered a contaminant known as NDMA, a known carcinogen, linked to stomach cancer, liver cancer and colorectal cancer. Since the June 2019 reporting, it has since been believed that the chemical composure of Zantac, or its generic known as Ranitidine, may turn into NDMA once it comes into contact with the human stomach. With Zantac, and its generic, also being made for infants, anyone who takes heart burn medications, or provides them to their infant, needs to listen and share this highly informative podcast immediately.

The Attraction to Vaping, from a 16-year-old perspective.

I spoke with families, parents and teenagers about vaping in Ohio and Kentucky, learning about the concerns parents face with their kids vaping, and why vaping is of such attraction to the teenagers who seem to be disproportionately affected by this new and dangerous fad.

Climate Crisis, Gun Control and Public Health Are Coming To a Head In The Courts, Regardless of Your Politics

Everyone has strong opinions on climate change, gun control and public health these days and almost uniformily such opinions parallel those that are represented by their politiics. But what if your vote, your politician and your politics didn't mean a thing on such issues? Such is the case as the hot button topics of today - climate change, gun control and public health - are taking center stage throughout our court systems and will long be addressed before our next election cycle. Learn how these issues are shaping up and what it may mean to your state (and/or political party).

Conagra's Pam Cooking Spray Alleged to have Propensity to Explode

Today's podcast details recent allegations relating to Conagra's popular Pam cooking spray spontaneously exploding and causing substantial second and third degree burns. Learn what bottles to avoid, tips to prevent explosion and other helpful information concerning this very alarming trend.

CDC Identifies Potential Culprit Linked to E-Cig Lung Disease

We did a deep dive with respect to the CDC's report that Vitamin E Acetate may be the culprit with respect to EVALI. Learn what EVALI is, why Vitamin E Acetate may be causing EVALI, and what the latest recommendations are to date regarding this developing discovery.

Infant Sleepers Linked to Asphyxiation with Reported Deaths now at 73

This podcast investigates the recent warning issued by the Consumper Protection and Safety Commission who alerted parents across the country to stop using, in all respects, any and all infant sleepers. This warning occurs on the heels of increased reporting of deaths associated with the devices, having had 40 deaths reported through April, now up to 73 as of the date of this podcast. Listen and share this podcast with any new mother, new father or individual who takes care of infants. Hopefully together, we can prevent another catastophre from happening.

Discussing the Future Economic Health of Wyoming As Impactful Litigations Potentially Loom

This podcast explores the future economic growth and health of the great State of Wyoming examining the climate crisis litigation ahead, the impacts such litigations may or may not have on the state and whether those who live in Wyoming should be optimistic or pessimistic about the future. You decide.

CVS Infant Teething Tablets Linked to Seizure Disorder

Homeopathic teething tablets sold at CVS, Hyland's and other pharmacies have been linked to a seizure disorder. More than 400 reports have been made to the FDA linking various problems to the tablets. Cases of permanent seizure disorders have also been reported after use of the tablets. This podcast details the information known to date and provides warnings to new mothers and fathers.

Where Were the Top 10 Pharmacies Throughout the Country that Dispensed the Greatest Number of Opioids Per Person Per Year? And Did Anywhere in WY Bre...

We dig into the ARCOS data, which tracks each and every opioid pill in America, to find out who the Top 10 worst pharmacies in the country were for pills per person per year and further examined the data to determine if any Wyoming pharmacies made the top 100 in the country. Find out what counties and states made the top 10 list, whether they might be in your community, and whether Wyoming, the least populous state in the country, had any pharmacies that broke the top 100 list for opioid pills dispensed per person per year from 2006-2012.

Climate Change Cases Are Coming to a Head in the Judicial System, Regardless of Your Politics.

Climate change cases are stacked up throughout our country waiting for their day in Court. States like Wyoming and many others, that rely heavily on the fossil fuel industry, must watch closely as the jury verdicts could have a far-reaching impact economically. Learn more about where this is headed, the legal theories being asserted and what to expect over the next twelve months.

Schools Are Losing the Vape Battle, Some Have Decided to Fight Back

Schools across the country are entering unchartered territory with the vaping epidemic spreading like wildflower. Schools are having to hire extra security, install cameras and remove stall doors in an effort to curb this explosion. Additionally, the lost productivity has been tremendous. Some schools have decided to bring the fight to Juul, and are suing. This podcast details the novel litigation, the way vaping is spreading throughout our schools and the legal theories that lawyers hope will prevail in an effort to provide much-needed resources to halt this epidemic.

Getting to the Bottom of Talculm Powder, Ovarian Cancer, Mesothelioma and the Litigation

This highly informative interview of Chris Tisi, who has been at the forefront of the Johnson & Johnson talculm powder litigation for the past four years, details the status of the litigation, the science behind talculm powder, ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, safer alterntives and the FDA is a must listen for anyone still using talculm powder today.

The Anti Arbitration Act Before Congress. Why Should You Care?

The FAIR Act (Force Arbitration Injustice Repeal) passed the House of Representatives last week. The FAIR act seeks to make forced arbitration in the Employment, Consumer, Antitrust and Civil Rights context illegal and void. This podcast details what an arbitration is, whether the claims of expeditiousness and reduced costs are valid and real life stories about the impact of arbitration on people and legal process.

J&J Talculm Powder Recalled Today for Asbestos Contamination

Johnson & Johnson has been denying for years that their talculm powder contains any asbestos. This morning the US Food and Drug Administration issued a recall for lot #22318RB involving 33,000 bottles of J&J talc sold by an unidentified retailer.

Heart Burn Medication Discovered to be Contaminated with Cancer Causing Chemical

The US FDA recently recalled the popular heart burn medication Zantac due to discovery of the cancer causing chemical NDMA. Listen to this podcast to understand the risks and what to do with your Zantac if you have been a regular user.

Popular blood pressure medication linked to Stomach, Colorectal or Liver Cancer

Valsartan is a popular blood pressure medication that the FDA has discovered significant contamination involving the industrial chemical NDMA, also classified as a probable carcinogen. If you know someone who has been diagnosed with stomach, colorectal or liver cancern while taking (or previously taking) Valsarten, then you will want to listen to this podcast.

Open a Juul Vape Starter Kit With Me

We opened a Juul Vape Starter Kit because we wanted to see what children would see when they opened the kit. We filmed it too, and the film is currently in post-production, we will post it online once its complete. For now, listen to the podcast, especially if you are a parent whose children are at or near vaping exposure age. You wont want to miss this.

$8B Punitive Damages Award Against Johnson & Johnson re Risperadal

Earlier today Johnson & Johnson was tagged for $8 billion punitive damages award concerning their anti-psychotic drug Risperadal, and the risk of female breast growth in adolscent boys.

Juul Ecig Lawsuits Consolidated Before the US District Court in Northern California

The lawsuits are mounting against the ecig giant Juul, and the Federal JPML has consolidated all federal cases. Listen here for the latest.

Dangers of Vaping and Obstructive Lung Disease

This podcast details the latest information from the CDC concerning lung disease believed to be caused by E-cigarettes and vaping. A must listen for any parent with a child at or near vaping age.