May, 2010LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for May 14, 2010

A family says it is set to drop webcam spying class action claims against a suburban Philadelphia school district, and, a class action involving heartburn drugs is dismissed due to a lack of reliance on promotions. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.

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Children’s Sweatshirts Recalled by Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A. Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

The sweatshirts fail to meet federal flammability standards for wearing apparel, posing a risk of burn hazard to consumers.

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for May 13, 2010

BP seeks consolidation of Gulf oil spill lawsuits in Texas federal court, and, a Florida judge grants a mistrial in the latest Engle progeny tobacco case. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.

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Rome Snowboards Recalls Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

The snowboard binding’s base plate can break at cold temperatures, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.

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Promacta (eltrombopag): Portal Venous System Thromboses in Study of Patients With Chronic Liver Disease

Audience: Hematology healthcare professionals GlaxoSmithKline and FDA notified healthcare professionals of a new safety finding in patients with thrombocytopenia due to chronic liver disease treated with eltrombopag, a thrombopoietin receptor…


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Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel: Packaging Changes to Reduce Use Errors

Audience: Consumers, Pharmacists Johnson & Johnson and FDA notified consumers and healthcare professionals of changes to the graphics and information displayed on the front of the product container to reduce the risk of serious side effects from…


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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for May 11, 2010

A group of trial lawyers seek the creation of a Gulf oil spill litigation MDL, and, $500 million in punitive damages is awarded against two companies in a propofol/hepatitis C infection case. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.

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CPSC Issues Warning on Drop-Side Cribs

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is once again warning parents and caregivers about deadly hazards with drop-side cribs.

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for May 7, 2010

Workers injured in the Gulf of Mexico rig explosion file suit in Texas, and, a Nevada jury awards more than $5 million for Hepatitis contamination from Propofol vials. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for June 3, 2010

A Florida judge certifies the nation’s first Chinese drywall class action, and, the 5th Circuit dismisses a global warming appeal. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.

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