September 19, 2012
In December 2010, Congress approved the Zadroga Act, which is designed to assist those who have become sick related to their work at the World Trade Center on 9/11. A $4.3 billion fund was established to assist the first responders who have since suffered debilitating illnesses. The problem with the legislation was that it did [...]
August 21, 2012
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer caused primarily by exposure to asbestos. It manifests itself from 10 to 50 years after exposure. The disease invades the membrane around the heart, abdominal cavity or lungs. Approximately 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year. This figure is far lower than the number of people diagnosed [...]
August 15, 2012
While we typically hear about the dangers of asbestos when related to its inclusion in various man-made products, such as insulation and roofing materials, asbestos is a naturally occurring substance that can cause harm when people have frequent contact with the toxin. Due to the concern over naturally occurring asbestos, one town in Washington state [...]
July 24, 2012
Over 12 businesses in California have been accused of selling costume jewelry with a high lead content. Some of the jewelry, marketed to both children and adults, had over 1,000 times California’s legal limit for lead. The state is cracking down on its enforcement of the lead content in various products. Additionally, 16 companies are [...]
July 17, 2012
While the danger of asbestos exposure in the workplace has decreased as its health risks have become public knowledge, many workers were exposed to the dangerous substance before safety regulations were established. As it can take decades for asbestos exposure to result in an asbestos-related disease, it is critical for people to be aware of [...]
July 11, 2012
As those of us on the Pacific coast are now in the midst of hurricane season, it is a good time to discuss some tips to avoid asbestos exposure in the wake of a storm or natural disaster. Property damage is common following a severe storm, requiring people to get outside to clean up the [...]
June 26, 2012
Founding and Senior Partner, Alan R. Brayton, was selected to be a member of the National Judicial College (NJC) Board of Trustees. Mr. Brayton was officially appointed to the Board at the June Trustee meeting in Reno, Nevada. As a Trustee, Mr. Brayton will be furthering NJC’s mission of advancing justice through judicial education. Nearly [...]
April 11, 2012
April 11, 2012 – James P. Nevin is one of 50 California lawyers on the “Fast Track” according to legal newspaper The Recorder. Recorder editors recognize attorneys whose early accomplishments indicate they will be tomorrow’s top lawyers and leaders. The lawyers were selected from over 300 nominees in their first 10 years of practice. They [...]
February 22, 2012
California residents with mesothelioma concerns will welcome the news that researchers have made headway in the treatment of the disease, and the promise comes from a source you may not expect. The Mayo Clinic is set to conduct the first phase of a clinical trial that will use a genetically altered measles virus in hopes [...]