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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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Sexual harassment is a serious concern in the workplace, and more and more people in the public eye ranging from Al Franken to Harvey Weinstein to Bill O’Reilly have recently been accused of or settled workplace sexual harassment claims. But sexual harassment doesn’t just happen amongst the rich and famous; sexual harassment can occur in any workplace http://bit.ly/2BnV5Qp

The Tax Bill Explained

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There are many aspects of the recent GOP tax bill that may need further explanation or could be difficult to understand. Indeed, taxes and legislation are very complex, and to the layperson, tax law can be very complicated. That being said, regardless of who you are, if you live in America you may be affected http://bit.ly/2jqje1v

What Is the FDA Approval Process?

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Before a prescription drug can be sold in the United States, it must go through a rigorous approval process managed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The point of the approval process is to test the drug in various ways and determine both its efficacy and any risks or dangers it poses. Here’s http://bit.ly/2AcB7Jk

Traveling for the Holidays: What You Need to Know

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With the holiday season here, many may be planning trips to spend the festive time with family or friends. If you will be traveling this holiday season, it is important to review the basics for staying safe, whether you will be traveling by plane or car. Travel Tips When Going by Air Flying is often http://bit.ly/2A3aYN3

Fentanyl Billionaire Denies Paying Kickbacks

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Opioid multimillionaire John Kapoor pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering, conspiracy, mail fraud, and wire fraud in an Arizona federal court; prosecutors claim that Mr. Kapoor’s company — Insys Therapeutics — gave doctors millions of dollars in kickbacks if they prescribed one of the company’s prescription pain pills. Mr. Kapoor became a billionaire in http://bit.ly/2zWsiTR

Paul Napoli: Leadership Appointment in CO PFOA Litigation

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Napoli Shkolnik PLLC is proud to announce that Paul Napoli was named Liaison Counsel in the Colorado PFOA / PFOS Toxic Tort Litigation (Bell, et al. v. The 3M Company, et al., No. 1:16-cv-02351-RBJ) by the Honorable Judge R. Brooke Jackson of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. Mr. Napoli was http://bit.ly/2zOUlnV

Opioid Crisis Costs: Is There a Cause of Action?

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This article is written by Paul Napoli and Marie Napoli; it was published in the November 16, 2017 issue of The New York Law Journal. This article discusses whether New York municipalities can bring claims against the manufacturers and distributors of opioids to recover money spent on health care and related costs. Part I provides http://bit.ly/2zQgXV1

Federal Regulators Approve Smart Pill

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MyCite tablets from Abilify may help doctors give better care to their patients, and they also has some interesting legal implications for dangerous drug cases. The aripiprazole tablets, which the Food and Drug Administration has approved for treatment of manic depression and schizophrenia, have tiny ingestible sensors. When the patient swallows the tablet, the sensor http://bit.ly/2zKUSr1

What Is The Difference Between Reasonable Care And Standard

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In personal injury law, in order to be negligent, you either have to do something to cause harm to someone else or fail to act to do something that causes their injury. This is a gray area since accidents happen all the time; finding fault and liability are not always as clear-cut as you would http://bit.ly/2iJ6imU

Buying Safe Holiday Gifts

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With the holidays just around the corner, chances are that you are about to start your holiday shopping (if you haven’t already done so!). However, before you hit the stores, it is important to remember that not all gifts are safe, and when purchasing presents especially for kids it is smart to keep safety in mind. Here’s http://bit.ly/2zvkND4

How Safe Is Your Private Information?

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Today, the majority of people’s private information is stored in computer, or in “the cloud.” Indeed, even if you personally do not use online banking or make online purchases, a party that carries your information like Equifax could be subject to a data breach. When this happens, your personal information, including things like your name, birthday, Social http://bit.ly/2h9k95U

Organic vs. Natural: What’s the Difference?

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As a consumer in the United States, you have the right to know what you are consuming. However, you may be confused by food product labels, and unsure of the difference between claims of “organic” vs “natural.” Here’s what you need to know about all-natural vs. organic in the United States What Is Organic? In http://bit.ly/2ip8KPv