... just paying closer attention, but here's yet another instance of drug-war related corruption, this time involving an El Paso-based DEA Agent ... release for three years after finishing his term, officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office said. This is not exceptionally surprising, given that the FBI has been ... sounding the alarum now for a couple of years regarding increased corruption among US drug, immigration, and border patrol employees. What is surprising, though, is how commonplace serious bribery ...
July 4, 2009 01:29 am
An FDA panel recommended that prescription Vicodin and Percocet be banned and that over-the-counter acetaminophen drugs contain stronger warning labels. The FDA has found product side effects in that acetaminophen can cause liver damage. To read more about the FDA recommendations.
July 3, 2009 05:36 pm

Los Angeles County DUI Arrest

(California Criminal Lawyer Blog)
... news report stated. Under California law, it is illegal for anyone to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a) states: "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle." Another section of the Vehicle Code also states that "it is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by ...
July 3, 2009 12:54 pm
... Some of these cases involve suspects arrested for driving while intoxicated by illicit drugs such as methamphetamine, crack cocaine or LSD. But an increasing number of California DUI ... Some people mistakenly think they can't be prosecuted for DUID if the drugs were prescribed by their doctor. Not so. California DUI law prohibits ... impaired by any substance: legal or illegal, illicit or prescribed. Nevertheless, a good DUI attorney can often find problems in the evidence and exploit them to get a DUID ...
July 3, 2009 09:50 am

St. Louis Car Crash Kills Man

(Missouri Personal Injury Lawyer Blog)
... -year-old-were allegedly chasing a vehicle sometime on May 5, 2009, after a reported drug deal went awry in High Ridge. The two men reportedly fired weapons at a ... in a St. Louis-area auto accident, the skilled St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Page Cagle may be able to help. They will help hold those responsible for causing ... their actions and deter them from hurting others. To schedule a free consultation with their experienced Missouri car accident attorneys, call them today at 866-620-5757.
July 3, 2009 06:00 am
... which also assisted in various investigations related to the death of Anna Nicole Smith, regulates controlled pharmaceuticals. California Attorney General Jerry Brown tells the L.A. Times that the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement has also come onboard and will ... of every doctor authorized to prescripe medication in the state, as well as a record of all prescriptions. "If it's about doctors, drugs and patients or anything that touches that, it's in our database," Brown said. "We've been in touch with ...
July 3, 2009 05:00 am
... marked money, video recording equipment and a 23-year-old defendant on bail for possession of marijuana, Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Devine said. He is the second county urine monitor to face bribery charges in connection with court- ... and Corrections Department for less than two months was charged with bribery after being accused of taking $200 to turn in a fraudulent drug test form. The case against Thomas Edward Walker, 22, who was accused of falsifying a report instead of ensuring ...
July 3, 2009 12:34 am
... at the time of the accident. The driver was taken to the hospital with injuries. If the driver is determined to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident, he or she could be charged with Vehicular Homicide, RCW 46.61.520. This Washington State statute ... car accident victims and their families. Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or e-mail attorney@hgfarber.com. We provide a free and confidential case consultation and have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to ...
July 2, 2009 06:46 pm
Some recent studies have suggested a product liability link between the diabetes treatment Lantus and cancer. Some medical experts have cautioned that the studies are inconclusive. To read more about the drug's possible link to cancer.
July 2, 2009 05:33 pm
Westchester entertainment attorney Lisa Fantino thinks the media in this country needs to wake up and step up its game, focusing on issues like health care and not concierge doctors and the drug-induced deaths of celebrities.
July 2, 2009 04:47 pm
... Jackson were not accompanied by any petition for custody by Rowe. The hearing had been scheduled for Monday. Records show attorneys for both sides asked for the hearing to be delayed until July 13. Another hearing scheduled for Monday on who will ... has also been discussed for a Jackson tribute is the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The discussions were held as the federal Drug Enforcement Administration joining the investigation into Jackson's death, and Jermaine Jackson said he would be "hurt" ...
July 2, 2009 03:25 pm
... be required to disclose the suicide risk when advertising the products. Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones prescription drug and product liability lawyer Larry Jones says, "It is about time that consumers are warned of the suicide risks associated with these drugs. If these warnings are widely publicized, it now allows consumers to make an informed choice before putting these drugs in their body." For more information about those injured or killed by prescription drugs, visit [www.kentuckyinjurylaw. ...
July 2, 2009 02:56 pm
... that the AMA is feverishly lobbying Congress to convince its members to believe in the big lie; that plaintiff malpractice attorneys are to blame for all of the health care industry ills because of their "frivolous law suits". Therefore, ... pharmaceutical firms pushing poison through fraudulent research trials approved by the corrupt FDA. For example, the latest drug fiasco was the Crestor scam in which the manufacturer financed a study that supposedly showed that their cholestorol-reducing drug ...
July 2, 2009 02:20 pm
... of this E. coli outbreak, national food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen Attorneys has assembled a list below of stores known to have recalled beef due to this ... and Rainbow stores - Beef cuts and ground beef. Smith's Food and Drug Stores in Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming - Ground ... asada, ground beef. The writer, Mr. Pritzker, is founder and president of Pritzker Olsen Attorneys, a national food safety law firm with offices in downtown Minneapolis. To contact Fred, call ...
July 2, 2009 01:22 pm
... of this E. coli outbreak, national food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen Attorneys has assembled a list below of stores known to have recalled beef due to this ... and Rainbow stores - Beef cuts and ground beef. Smith's Food and Drug Stores in Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming - Ground ... asada, ground beef. The writer, Mr. Pritzker, is founder and president of Pritzker Olsen Attorneys, a national food safety law firm with offices in downtown Minneapolis. To contact Fred, call ...
July 2, 2009 01:22 pm
... Police Chief Michael W. Palmer, task force coordinator. Anyone who is arrested or receives a summons for DWI, drug DUI or breath test refusal is encouraged to contact a qualified drunk driving defense lawyer. Every one of the attorneys at The Law Offices of John Marshall are certified in the operation and maintenance of the Alcotest device, as well as the standardized field sobriety tests established by the National Highway ...
July 2, 2009 01:12 pm

Dramatic attorneys

(First Impressions)
... recall some of the worst legal characters - lawyers and judges - in TV and movies. In recent years, consider the attorneys of "Boston Legal" - bad attorneys or just overly zealous and quirky? How about Jim Carrey's character in "Liar, Liar." Richard Gere's Billy ... investigated by the FBI. What about Paul Newman's alcoholic Frank Galvin in "The Verdict." Sean Penn's Dave Kleinfeld, a drug-addicted lawyer in "Carlito's Way." Of course there's always Joe Pesci's Vincent Gambini in "My Cousin Vinny." ...
July 2, 2009 11:38 am
The FDA recently warned the makers of Singulair and three other asthma drugs that the labels must include a dozen mood and behavior changes as possible product side effects. Users of the drugs have experienced severe behavioral product side effects and now there is a push for the drugs to contain a more severe warning. To read more about the black box warning push.
July 2, 2009 11:31 am
... ) reports that the boy was airlifted to Miami Children's Hospital. A FHP spokesperson indicated that the boy may have run into traffic while he and his family were attempting to cross the highway to Knights Key campground on a fishing outing. Neither drugs nor alcohol appeared to be factors in the truck accident. Since the truck crash that injured the 10-year-old, the family has been staying in a Miami apartment. He remains in critical condition at Miami Children's Hospital, but friends say is ...
July 2, 2009 10:18 am

FDA discusses acetaminophen OD protection

(Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog)
The FDA yesterday was considering calling some acetaminophen products off the shelves due to product liability concerns. Makers of drugs you may take daily such as Tyenol and Excedrin tried to dissuade regulators from placing new restrictions on the painkillers. Acetaminophen remains the leading cause of liver failure in the U.S. To read more about the acetaminophen side effects.
July 2, 2009 07:30 am
 
 

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