July 4, 2014
Happy Independence Day! Do you have a stash of fireworks that you plan to set off after the sun goes down tonight? Every year, citizens all over the country purchase fireworks–both legally and illegally–to celebrate the July 4th holiday, and every year, more citizens are hurt or killed by the explosives.We recently reported on one [...]
July 2, 2014
Here is another product recall that proves that boutique fashion can come at a serious price! Julie Vos of New York has recently recalled about 324 women’s scarves, due to failing to meet the federal flammability standard. There has been one report of a scarf catching fire.The Flammable Fabrics Act was passed in 1953 in [...]
July 2, 2014
Brayton Purcell L.L.P. supports many different kinds of non-profit organizations. From animal shelters to lung associations, there is no limit to who we open our heart to. Of them all, one of the most cherished organizations we dedicate our time and attention to is Lifehouse.One of the Bay Area’s most respected agencies, Lifehouse provides individualized [...]
July 1, 2014
In our last post discussing the “No Safe Use” piece from the Globe and Mail, we want to look at the human cost of asbestos. While the asbestos industries’ defense attorneys attempt to raise the specter of fraud with regard to many asbestos claims, the simple truth is thousands die every year from asbestos exposure [...]
June 30, 2014
What dangers come to mind when you think of Independence Day, one of our country’s most celebrated holiday? Fireworks might be just one.Illegal in several counties and states, fireworks are usually left to be handled by the fire department. Elaborate displays are put on safely in open fields, where hundreds of families gather to watch. [...]
June 30, 2014
In addition to Brayton Purcell L.L.P. supporting many fine non-profit organizations in Marin County and beyond, many of our employees are dedicated volunteers in these communities. This dedication was recognized recently when our Executive Legal Secretary, Jennifer Harwood, was recognized as the Marin Independent Journal’s Volunteer of the Week!Jennifer was awarded this title after being [...]
June 27, 2014
If you depend on your bicycle to get you from point A to point B (and then back again), you probably assume it has been built in such a way to keep you safe on the road. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.Scott USA recently recalled 2,000 SCOTT Speedster 30 and 40 and Contessa [...]
June 26, 2014
The story of the Canadian experience with asbestos is frightening. From the incredible number of applications of where it was used, to the deadly nature of mesothelioma, to official government policy that underplays the threat asbestos poses, the scope of the problem is astounding. While the initial wave of victims of asbestos exposure has peaked, as they were exposed in mining, milling, shipyard and industrial uses, there is great concern that the asbestos crisis is far from peaking, as homes and buildings that were constructed prior to the 1990s deteriorate and are either demolished or renovated. Millions of homeowners are […]
June 25, 2014
Sitting down and resting your feet on a comfortable ottoman sounds pretty ideal, right? But what if the ottoman cannot support your weight? A comfortable situation can quickly turn into a dangerous one.Recently, about 2,000 Wilson and Fisher brand ottomans were recalled due to a fall hazard. The center of the ottoman can collapse during [...]