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DCHA Fails to Remedy Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Public Housing, Endangering Lives

A report from the Office of the D.C. Auditor alleged that the D.C. Housing Authority failed to effectively fix lead-based paint hazards in public housing units by the government-mandated deadline.

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Relaxes COVID-19 Restrictions on Nursing Homes Visits

Updated Guidelines Allow Outdoor and Indoor Visitation Beyond Compassionate Care On September 17, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and

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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: Keeping Families and Children Safe

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 3.6 million families in the United States are at risk of lead poisoning due to the presence of lead-based

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NPR Finds For-Profit Nursing Homes May Be Neglecting Patients

While it is no secret that nursing homes and their residents have been met with a slew of unprecedented challenges in 2020, a recent article from NPR, “For-Profit Nursing Homes’

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California Appellate Court Rules Amazon Could Be Liable for Any Defective Products Sold on its Site

On August 13, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District reversed a previous trial court ruling, suggesting that Amazon could be liable for any defective products bought through its website

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How Lead Paint Chips & Dust Cause Brain Damage Among Children

Considering lead-based paints were banned for residential use by 1978, you might think lead poisoning would no longer be a worry in most households today. It might surprise you, then,

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Janssen Finally Adds Warning for Maculopathy to IC (interstitial cystitis) Drug Elmiron

Elmiron® Manufacturer Affirms Link to Degenerative Eye Disorder For over two decades, Janssen Pharmaceuticals has manufactured and sold a bladder drug called Elmiron®, which is currently the only drug approved

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Ashcraft & Gerel Partner Drew LaFramboise Featured in Modern Counsel

Leading the Way in Complex Product Liability Cases During his time at Ashcraft & Gerel and throughout his entire legal career, our partner Drew LaFramboise has established a powerful reputation

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10 Surprising Facts for Medical Malpractice Awareness Month

Spreading Awareness About Medical Errors in the United States The United States has one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the world – and yet despite our collective technological

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Montgomery County Public Schools Investigate Sex Abuse Allegations

Students Come Forward on Social Media to Allege Abuse Officials at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced early this week that they are actively investigating a series of sexual abuse