December, 2010LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for December 17, 2010

The U.S. government sues BP for civil penalties from the Gulf oil spill, and, Wells Fargo agrees to pay $50 million to settle pick-a-payment lawsuits. 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 or www.lexisnexis.com/community.

Anzemet (dolasetron mesylate): Drug Safety Communication – Reports of Abnormal Heart Rhythms

Audience: Oncology, Cardiology ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals that a contraindication is being added to the prescribing information advising that the injection form of Anzemet (dolasetron mesylate) should no longer be used to prevent…

Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard

Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for December 16, 2010

A Massachusetts jury awards $71 million in a case alleging distribution of cigarettes to children, and, the U.S. Supreme Court will not review a $53 million punitive damages award. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications…

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for December 16, 2010

A Massachusetts jury awards $71 million in a case alleging distribution of cigarettes to children, and, the U.S. Supreme Court will not review a $53 million punitive damages award. 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 or www.lexisnexis.com/community.

Avastin (bevacizumab): Process for Removal of Breast Cancer Indication Begun

Audience: Oncology, Patients ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that it is recommending removing the breast cancer indication for Avastin (bevacizumab) because the drug has not been shown to be safe and effective for that use….

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for December 15, 2010

The maker of Zicam settles more than 2,000 smell/taste injury claims for $15.5 million, and, the 7th Circuit reinstates a company’s lawsuit seeking contribution to its cleanup costs. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publicatio…

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for December 15, 2010

The maker of Zicam settles more than 2,000 smell/taste injury claims for $15.5 million, and, the 7th Circuit reinstates a company’s lawsuit seeking contribution to its cleanup costs. 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 or www.lexisnexis.com/community.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for December 14, 2010

The U.S. Supreme Court issues a split ruling in a fair use copyright dispute, and, a Virginia federal judge finds parts of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publi…

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for December 14, 2010

The U.S. Supreme Court issues a split ruling in a fair use copyright dispute, and, a Virginia federal judge finds parts of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. 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 or www.lexisnexis.com/community.