February, 2011WARNING: Generation 2 Worldwide "SafetyCraft" Brand Drop-Side Cribs Pose Risks of Strangulation, Suffocation; Hardware Linked to Deaths and Injuries

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers that “SafetyCraft” brand full-size and portable drop-side cribs manufactured or distributed by Generation 2 Worldwide of Dothan, Alabama, contain drop-side hardware that appears to…

Sunbeam Products Inc. Recalls Convertible Irons Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond

The iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury to consumers.

DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard

The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for January 28, 2011

A Pennsylvania federal judge declines to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the Health Care Act, and, the 2nd Circuit affirms a ruling for a defendant in a copyright ownership dispute. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publication…

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for February 3, 2011

A New Jersey man sues insurers for violation of the Health Care Reform Act, and, a bank faces a class lawsuit over freezing bankrupt customers accounts. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisNe…

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for January 28, 2011

A Pennsylvania federal judge declines to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the Health Care Act, and, the 2nd Circuit affirms a ruling for a defendant in a copyright ownership dispute. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys or www.lexisnexis.com/community.

CPSC Extends Stay of Enforcement for Testing and Certification of Lead Content in Children’s Products Until December 31, 2011

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted 4-1 on January 31, 2011 to extend the stay of enforcement for testing and certification of lead content in children’s products (except for metal components of children’s metal jewelry) until Dece…

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for February 2, 2011

A Texas federal jury awards $482 million on patent claims, and, the first Avandia bellwether case settles on the eve of trial. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis, a division of Reed El…

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for February 2, 2011

A Texas federal jury awards $482 million on patent claims, and, the first Avandia bellwether case settles on the eve of trial. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys or www.lexisnexis.com/community.

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers

Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the “OFF” position or when the operator gets off the seat while the mower is engaged, posing an injury hazard to co…