Multi-District Litigation (MDLs) are what are commonly called “class action” suits by non-lawyers. Each year, hundreds or thousands of cases can be filed that are consolidated into these MDLs to save the resources of the courts and litigants. They are particularly...
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January 2023 MDL (class action) update
Multi-District Litigation (MDLs) are what are commonly called “class action” suits by non-lawyers. Each year, hundreds or thousands of cases can be filed that are consolidated into these MDLs to save the resources of the courts and litigants. They are particularly...
The safest cities list: Which Indiana cities made the list?
Ask 100 different people how safe they feel living in their communities, and you will get 100 different answers. Safety is subjective in many ways. However, when you consider dozens of different factors that that all point to different aspects of safety, you will get...
5 practical tips to save money on gas
Unless you’ve been under a rock the last few weeks, you’ve certainly noticed what’s been happening to gas prices. According to USA Today, as of March 8, 2022 the national average for a gallon of gas is $4.17. This is the highest on record, surpassing the previous...
Where does Indiana fall on the Safest States list?
How safe is Indiana? Maybe it’s something you have never thought about before. Or maybe it’s something you didn’t think was quantifiable. Nevertheless, we may have some semblance of an answer now. Wallet Hub recently published its list of Safest States to live in for...
Zantac (ranitidine) Litigation
The drug Ranitidine was introduced in 1981 under the brand name “Zantac” and soon became the world’s top-selling prescription drug. The effect of Ranitidine was to decrease stomach acid production and it was commonly prescribed to treat heartburn, GERD, and peptic...
Kobe Bryant Crash Lawsuit
It recently made the news that Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Kobe Bryant, has filed a lawsuit against the company that operated the helicopter that Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven others were killed in on January 26, 2020. The Crash Kobe Bryant had been known to...
Share the Road: Motorcycle Ride Season Begins
Recent temperatures above 70 degrees for the first time in 2015 served as a reminder that it will soon be “Riding Season” for the tens of thousands of motorcycle and bicycle enthusiasts in Indiana. The Big Thaw also revealed the obscure dangers that lurk on our...
Ford Recalls Over 450,000 of its 2013 Vehicles in the U.S. for Fire Risk
From Reuters (June 3, 2013): Ford Motor Co is recalling 465,000 2013 models to check for fuel tank leaks that could result in a fire. The automaker said it won’t have enough replacement parts for all owners until September. Models include the 2013 Ford Fusion, Flex,...