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In today’s post, we revisit the topic of state regulation of asbestos. We recently began this discussion in a previous post that looked at the huge role of federal law in regulating health and safety issues related to asbestos. We...

You may not realize it, but there is a flurry of activity happening within our state government that can affect Californians’ access to justice. Behind the scenes, bills are being accepted and rejected, and new laws are being prepared to...

If you have read this blog before, you may remember previous posts we have written about talc. The substance that is the basis of baby powder and many similar products is benign on its own, but is sometimes contaminated with...

We have previously written about the dangers of second-hand exposure to asbestos. It is already known that people who work with or near asbestos are at risk of developing mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. But when these deadly fibers attach...

Many victims of asbestos exposure wonder when it is the right time to file an asbestos lawsuit. If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, the answer is sooner than later. Filing a lawsuit cannot be done until you...

Workplace injury and illness can come in a wide variety of forms, including everything from broken bones to persistent lung issues, to fatal diseases. Ordinarily, of course, employers will pay benefits to employees who suffer from work-related injury or illness,...

If you have been exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, like mesothelioma, you might be entitled to significant compensation for your condition. Oftentimes, exposure can be the result of a negligent asbestos company whose products caused significant...

Ralph Nader’s new American Museum of Tort Law is not a new Disneyland, but it does aim to entertain and educate families across the country. Located in Winsted, Connecticut, it is the first law museum in the United States and...