July 24, 2014
We frequently write about the challenges that mesothelioma patients face. This condition can be painful, debilitating and even fatal. Thankfully, certain treatments can improve the prognosis of certain patients diagnosed with mesothelioma. For example, some patients benefit from drug therapies, others from surgery, others from chemotherapy and others may benefit from a combination of these [...]
July 21, 2014
Asbestos is a mineral that has a long, long history of use that dates back as far as ancient Greece. However, the use of asbestos expanded immensely after the Industrial Revolution, and in the ensuing decades, the risk of asbestos exposure, which can cause mesothelioma, rose exponentially.Shipyards, boiler rooms, oil refineries, chemical plants, even schools [...]
July 16, 2014
Our veterans have been through so much for our country, you would think they would be honored and celebrated by every single U.S. citizen. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Many companies and individuals target elderly veterans for abuse and scams, rather than celebration.There are several ways in which our elders are abused on a [...]
July 14, 2014
Congratulations to our own trial attorney, James P. Nevin. Jr., for joining the Marin County Trial Lawyers Association’s Board of Directors!Before joining the Board of Directors, Mr. Nevin was an active member of the organization. Along with the Marin Trial Lawyers Association, Mr. Nevin is currently an active member of the American Association for Justice, [...]
July 14, 2014
In 2011, two Los Angeles Dodgers fans attacked Bryan Stow on Opening Day at the Dodgers Stadium. Stow, who was a San Francisco Giants fan, was beaten until he was unconscious and left with severe injuries, including brain damage, that have left him disabled for life.This year, Stow’s family filed a lawsuit against the LA [...]
July 9, 2014
We support many different types of non-profit organizations here at Brayton Purcell. You might remember back in April when we sponsored and volunteered at three very different events– from abandoned animals to the developmentally disabled, to foster youth, Brayton Purcell is here to fight for the rights and show our support for the Marin County [...]
July 7, 2014
One of the best parts about working at Brayton Purcell, L.L.P. is all of the amazing people you get to work with. All dedicated, motivated, and inspired individuals, our staff of over 200 is truly something special.Every month, we honor one special individual as our Employee of the Month. Anyone can nominate an employee, but [...]
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 [...]