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5 Common Medical Mistakes, and How You Can Avoid Being a Medical Mistake Victim
5 Common Medical Mistakes, and How You Can Avoid Being a Medical Mistake Victim According to the CDC, the 3 leading causes of death in the US are heart disease, cancer and chronic lower respiratory diseases. However, a recent study by Johns Hopkins School of Medicine...
Florida Passes Law Allowing Citizens To Break Into Cars To Rescue Animals
Florida joins Tennessee in providing civil immunity for Good Samaritans who free dogs and other pets trapped inside cars. A new Florida law means there’s good news for dogs and other domestic animals that are needlessly left inside cars by their owners. On March 8,...
Two bailiffs die in courthouse shooting in Michigan; suspect is shot and killed
Two bailiffs die in courthouse shooting in Michigan; suspect is shot and killed Updated: Police are investigating a shooting at the Berrien County Courthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan, on Monday afternoon that left three people dead, including the suspect. Berrien...
Arizona measles outbreak attributed to vaccine-refusing guards at immigration detention center
Arizona measles outbreak attributed to vaccine-refusing guards at immigration detention center Arizona authorities say private prison guards who refused vaccinations are the locus of a measles outbreak, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday. Health authorities say...
Probe of federal judge’s alleged sexual harassment didn’t go far enough, committee says
Probe of federal judge's alleged sexual harassment didn't go far enough, committee says A committee of the U.S. Judicial Conference is ordering additional investigation of a federal judge sanctioned last year for “inappropriate and unwanted” sexual advances...
Brexit Vote Clouds Big-Firm Lawyers’ M&A Crystal Balls
Brexit Vote Clouds Big-Firm Lawyers' M&A Crystal Balls On Friday, senior transactional partners at many elite U.S. firms were working the phones nonstop to advise clients on the legal ramifications of Britain’s stunning vote Thursday to pull out of the European...
Florida lawmaker wants “Blue Lives Matter” law
Florida lawmaker wants "Blue Lives Matter" law A pair of state lawmakers are vowing to pass what they are calling “Blue Lives Matter” legislation that would make killing police or firefighters a hate crime. State Rep. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, was already researching...
Clean Energy Plan Will Cut Electric Bills
Clean Energy Plan Will Cut Electric Bills The Clean Power Plan will help keep electric rates from rising and save Floridians money, according to a new study. (DMedina/morguefile) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Without changes in the way electricity is produced and how it is...
Coalition Calls for Special Legislative Session on Gun Control
Coalition Calls for Special Legislative Session on Gun Control Gun-safety advocates want lawmakers to return to the Florida Capitol by the end of the month. (Globetrotter/Wikimedia Commons) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - While memorial services and funerals continue for the 49...