February, 2011LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for February 28, 2011

The Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals vacates a $1.67 billion patent verdict, and, a New York federal judge enjoins video streaming in a copyright case. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 Lexi…

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for February 25, 2011

The 1st Circuit affirms the denial of certification to light cigarette classes, and Walmart employees tell the U.S. Supreme Court that their bias lawsuit must proceed as a class action. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publi…

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Svelte 30: Recall – Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Audience: Consumer ISSUE: FDA lab analysis of Svelte 30 orange & gray capsules determined that the product contains Sibutramine, an FDA-approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. The FDA has not approved Svelte 30 orange & gray…

Depuy Shoulder Implants Cause Complications

Shoulder implants manufactured by Depuy have recently been linked to complications and shoulder pain. The Depuy Shoulder Mitek Versalock Anchor is a knotless anchor system used to repair rotator injuries, designed to help sutures or stitches hold tendons firmly in place against the bone during surgery. However, the design of the anchor may cause the rotator cuff tendons to separate from the bone. The Versalock Anchor may partially pull out of the bone or completely detach from the bone, causing …

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Golden Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard

The flame from the tea lights can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for February 24, 2011

The U.S. Supreme Court reverses a California decision involving a minivan’s seatbelts, and a challenge to the Health Care Reform Act based on religious beliefs is dismissed. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Cop…

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Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Strangulation Hazard

A drawstring on the stroller can get wrapped around a child’s neck, posing a strangulation hazard.

Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard

If the battery falls from the remote control during handling, it can rupture and smoke or ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Le Creuset Recalls Glass Lids Due to Laceration Hazard

The glass lids can crack or break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for February 23, 2011

The U.S. Supreme Court rules that vaccine suits are federally preempted, and, a California appeals court affirms an $8 million benzene injury verdict. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis…

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