For only the second time in VTLA’s 50-year history, a Life-time Achievement Award will be presented. Bob Hall was the President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association when I came to work for him in Fairfax after...
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Supreme Court rules FEDERAL drug regulation does not preempt common law claims for injuries under STATE law.
March 5, 2009
In a sweeping victory for consumers, the United States Supreme Court this morning held that FDA drug regulation does not preempt common law claims for damages under state law. Diana Levine, the courageous plaintiff in this...
“Trains, Planes and Busses” Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau discusses “Common Carrier cases”
March 4, 2009
Common Carriers are such means of transportation as busses, trollies, trains and airplanes. The term “common carrier” is important because the law places a high degree of care on owners and operators of these...
What happens when you need to find out information for your case, but the people you are suing do not want to help ? There are several “tools” available according to Herndon Virginia injury and disability lawyer...
Given the massive nature of the recent peanut butter recall there is much speculation as to whether people made ill by these products will have viable claims. Lawyers involved point out that a positive salmonella...