April, 2009LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for April 21, 2009
Victims of a Minnesota bridge collapse agree to final settlements but actions continue over the 2007 incident, and, the 9th Circuit overturns the dismissal of an antitrust action against major oil producers. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Construction Defects and Class Actions Reports. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
Women With Psoriasis at Increased Risk of Diabetes, High Blood Pressure
Psoriasis, the disorder which affects millions of Americans and causes chronic inflammation of the skin, leaves women at higher risk of developing life-threatening diabetes and high blood pressure, new medical research says. Recently, the makers of the popular psoriasis drug, Raptiva, pulled the product from the market after it was linked to cases of a deadly brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). PML is a rare but most often deadly viral disease that commonly appears in people who are …
Continue →Parkinson’s Disease News: Pesticides May be a Cause, While Omega Three Acids May Prevent
Today brought exciting news in the research of Parkinson’s disease, the central nervous system disorder that causes impaired speech, motor skills, and other reduced functioning in millions of Americans. First, researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles released a study they say is strong evidence that some Parkinson’s cases are caused by exposure to toxic pesticides. Meanwhile, another team of university researchers announced that they have found omega three fatty acids appear to shield brain cells from a malformed …
Continue →SEC Halts $23 Million Investment Fraud, Broker-Dealer Charged
A Philadelphia-area investment advising firm and its principle owner have been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission with misusing up to $23 million in investor dollars through a Ponzi scheme. The assets of Acorn Capital Management, LLC and broker Donald Anthony Walker Young of Coatesville, Pa. have been frozen as the SEC investigates the alleged fraud. Young and the firm are accused of lying to investors about the value of their investments and stealing money to buy a Florida …
Continue →Healthcare Reform Could Come in June, Lawmakers Say
Federal legislation aimed at retooling the United States healthcare system could be ready for Senate votes in June 2009, key lawmakers say. President Barack Obama has made healthcare reform a top priority of his administration. Despite paying more than most countries for healthcare, the U.S. trails other industrialized nations in terms of the quality of medical care. He has said he wants healthcare reform by the end of 2009 and recently appointed a new White House office on healthcare reform. …
Continue →Madoff Judges Block Disposal of Assets, Appoint Trustee
Jailed Wall Street swindler Bernard Madoff and his wife, Ruth, may not dispose of an estimated $100 million in real estate, investments, and other assets, which will remain under the supervision of a court-appointed bankruptcy trustee – at least for now, two federal judges have ruled. The rulings figure to be a victory of sorts for investors who lost money in Madoff’s investment company, which he has now admitted was just an elaborate Ponzi scheme that ripped off thousands of …
Continue →Hormone Treatment May Help Children With Autism Fall Asleep, Study Says
As many as nine out of 10 children with autism have sleep problems, but new research suggests a small dose of a naturally-occurring hormone at bedtime might help such children get some shut eye. Melatonin, which is derived from the amino acid called tryptophan, is a key factor in regulating the body’s “sleep-wake cycle,” also called circadian rhythms. Children with autism and another disorder called Fragile X syndrome may not have enough of the hormone and can suffer from difficulty …
Continue →Texas Gives Preliminary Approval to Easier Rules for Asbestos Lawsuits
Texas state leaders have passed legislation that would make it easier for people to receive financial damages for exposure to asbestos, the toxic material blamed for causing the deadly form of cancer called mesothelioma.
Continue →Osteoporosis Drugs May Prevent Leukemia From Radiation Treatments, Researchers Say
Bisphosphonates, drugs commonly used to strengthen brittle bones and prevent painful fractures in people with osteoporosis, may also protect users from developing leukemia caused by radiation treatments, new medical research says. Two compounds in bisphosphonates appear to benefit people who must undergo long-term radiation treatments. One is ethane-1-hydroxy-1, 1-bisphosphonate (EHBP), which is similar to Didronel, the Proctor & Gamble osteoporosis drug also available as generic etidronate. The other is CAPBP, an experimental drug that is similar to the brand name …
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for April 20, 2009
A class of female athletes has won a gender bias action against a Southern California school district, and, a professional liability insurer must defend a funeral home against lawsuits alleging the unlawful harvesting of human body parts. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Emerging Insurance Disputes, Class Actions and Managed Care Reports. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
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