July, 2010LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for July 30, 2010

A group of Taiwanese hemophiliacs ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review a blood factor forum ruling, and, a Pennsylvania school district accused of spying on students is hit with a second lawsuit. 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.

Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS): Product as consumed produces a potent bleach

Audience: Consumers, Emergency Medicine
ISSUE: FDA warned consumers not to consume or use Miracle Mineral Solution, an oral liquid solution also known as "Miracle Mineral Supplement" or "MMS." The product, when used as…

Nutraloid Labs ejaculoid XXTREME and stimuloid II: Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Audience: Consumer [Posted 07/30/2010]

ISSUE: FDA notified consumers that lab analysis of lots of ejaculoid XXTREME and stimuloid II found that the products, sold as dietary supplements, contain sulfoaildenafil, similar to sildenafil, which is an…

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for July 29, 2010

The 4th Circuit says a Virginia woman had the right to republish Social Security numbers, and, a computer-maker agrees to pay $100 million in SEC fines for disclosure violations. 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.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for July 28, 2010

The California Supreme Court finds contingency fee agreements between municipalities and their counsel are deficient, and, a New Jersey appeals panel partially reverses a stent preemption ruling. 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.

Brine Recalls VIP Lacrosse Gloves Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Screen printing ink used on the silver triad logo on the back of the glove contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

CPSC Announces Pool and Spa Kids Safety Education Effort

Halfway through the summer swimming season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has seen news reports of more than 210 child drowning and non-fatal submersion incidents in pools and spas around the country since Memorial Day Weekend. In an effort to reduce these preventable incidents, CPSC and partners Safe Kids USA and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) joined forces today to introduce a new kids safety education program. The centerpieces of the program are a multi-part educational video and an online activity, which are part of CPSC’s national Pool Safely campaign.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for July 23, 2010

A consumer suit over Pfizer drugs is dismissed, and, a motion is filed requesting an MDL involving recalls of non-prescription drugs. 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.

Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble

The shades pose a strangulation risk to children.

Joyful Slim Herb Supplement : Recall – Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Audience: Consumers Issue: FDA lab analysis of this herb supplement was found to contain the undeclared drug, desmethyl sibutramine, an FDA-approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. Sibutramine is known to substantially increase…