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- It’s Time for the Troubled Teen Industry to Face Reality
Nov 20, 2024
Paris Hilton's Testimony: A Catalyst for Change When most people think of Paris Hilton, they picture the glamorous socialite of The Simple Life. But Hilton’s teenage years were anything but glamorous. She has bravely come forward as a survivor of abuse in the troubled teen industry, shedding light on a dark reality that has been overlooked for far too long. Her courage is a wake-up call, demanding that we confront the systemic failures that have allowed...Read More - Roblox’s Safety Overhaul: Progress Arrives Too Late for Countless Families
Nov 19, 2024
Roblox, a platform widely celebrated for its popularity among children and teens, has long harbored a darker underbelly. Despite its recent announcement of new safety features aimed at protecting young users, these measures arrive after years of chilling reports detailing how predators, explicit content, and exploitation have infiltrated the platform. For too many families, Roblox became a digital hunting ground where children were exposed to unimaginable harm. While the new safety efforts are a step...Read More - Safety in the Skies: The Role of Our Courts
Nov 19, 2024
The article "Safety in the Skies: The Role of Our Courts," written by Anapol Weiss shareholder Larry E. Coben and published in The Legal Intelligencer, discusses the Ninth Circuit’s recent holding regarding the judiciary's role in adjudicating air traffic control (ATC) negligence claims following aviation tragedies. The Federal Aviation Administration oversees air traffic control, which is generally effective in preventing crashes during takeoff and landing. However, when accidents occur, courts must determine if ATC personnel acted...Read More - Ozempic and NAOIN – The American Academy of Ophthalmology Issues Statement
Nov 17, 2024
“A new study suggests patients taking semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — may be at higher risk of developing an eye condition that can cause blindness.” That is the first sentence of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) news release issued in response to the Harvard study published on July 3, 2024 in JAMA Ophthalmology: The eye condition, called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (“NAION”), happens “when blood flow to the optic nerve...Read More - Advocacy with Empathy: The Power of Female Attorneys Representing Female Clients
Nov 13, 2024
As a female lawyer who is also a mom to two amazing boys, it quickly became apparent that the juggling act between career and motherhood would be difficult. As a mother, my priorities shifted, and I quickly realized that if I was going to maintain my career, I had to be passionate about what I was doing. At that time, litigations began emerging that solely or disproportionately affected women. In speaking to women who were...Read More - Litigating Prison Abuse: Addressing Assault Cases Behind Bars
Nov 12, 2024
The Reality of Prison Abuse Beyond Inmate Violence While prisons are commonly portrayed in the mainstream media and Hollywood as hotspots for inmate-on-inmate sexual and physical abuse, prison staff are also responsible for abusing inmates. A December 2022 bipartisan U.S. Senate report documented the sexual abuse of female inmates in federal prisons and the disproportionate number of sexual assaults female inmates face in comparison to their male counterparts. The report found that female inmates were abused in...Read More - Civil Justice for Crime Victims: Holding Property Owners Accountable for Safety and Security Failures
Nov 7, 2024
By: Miriam Benton Barish and Robert G. Devine, Jr. Understanding Compensation Rights for Crime Victims on Business Premises Tragically, innocent people are injured or killed as a result of criminal conduct by others. When crime occurs because of the failure to provide adequate security by the owner or operator of a premises, the victim may be entitled to compensation. Justice for Victims of Violent Crimes on Company Property Presently, the attorneys at Anapol Weiss represent the Estate of Leslie...Read More - Understanding Transvaginal Mesh Complications
Nov 6, 2024
Anapol Weiss has been successfully litigating cases involving the use of defective transvaginal mesh (TVM) against various manufacturers, including Johnson & Johnson, Bard, Boston Scientific, and Coloplast. New cases are filed on an ongoing basis because these manufacturers continue to make TVM products even though they have paid enormous amounts out in settlements for women who were injured by TVM products in the past. Purpose of Vaginal Mesh in Medical Procedures Vaginal mesh may be used to...Read More - Violence Against Women Act -- We Have More Work to Do
Oct 30, 2024
At Anapol Weiss, a female majority-owned firm, we are dedicated to standing up for women who have suffered violent sexual abuse, particularly within the confines of their own homes. Our commitment goes beyond mere advocacy; we seek justice, protection, and lasting change for these survivors. This year marks a significant milestone with the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), enacted in 1994 with bipartisan support as part of the Violent Crime Control...Read More - When a Defective Product Injures a Person, It is Essential to Hire an Attorney Immediately so the Product is Not Altered
Oct 30, 2024
When a person is injured due to a defective or malfunctioning product, it is imperative to get an attorney involved as soon as possible. Whether it is a vehicle, medical device, or anything in between and beyond, a product put into the stream of commerce for consumers to use should be one that is safe for its intended use. When the product turns out not to be safe and injures the user or someone else, whoever...Read More