by Larry Taylor, Jr. Member of the Hair Litigation MDL's Plaintiffs Executive Committee A Historical Perspective on Hair Straightening In many cultures, hair is deeply intertwined with identity and cultural practices. The pressure to conform
by Brandy Abalos Fires and burns are a significant public safety concern, causing billions of dollars in property damage and thousands of deaths and injuries yearly. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimated there were
Mass tort litigation emerged in the 1980s from various social and legal trends. Because of their complexity, these Multi-District Litigations (MDLs), the Federal court system's legal mechanism where many mass tort disputes are resolved (as
by Brandy Abalos Technology is a large part of life. From work to play and even relaxing at home, we have integrated devices into every action we take. However, sometimes all the focus on screens
by Ben Whitley For over 30 years, United States Marines, their families and civilian workers at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were exposed to water contaminated with toxic chemicals. During the contamination period and in
by Rachel Gore Inflation. It's a word most are familiar with and is used in news headlines every day. Inflation has reached new heights since the pandemic started. Even those who do not watch the
by Rachel Gore When patients leave a doctor’s office with a new prescription, they expect that prescription to make them feel better. And while no medication comes without any risks, patients expect to be properly informed
By: Andrew Childers and Simrun Mithwani Babies born “preterm” is defined as being born alive before 37 weeks of pregnancy are completed. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), preterm birth occurs in
by Yvette C. Hammett Anxiety is more than just a feeling. It is a mental illness suffered by as many as one in five Americans. Issues such as anxiety and depression are exacerbated by ongoing
by Rachel Gore As the COVID-19 pandemic remains ongoing in the United States, it's safe to say that this year's return to school is more stressful than most. Parents nationwide are grappling with the tough
