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Jerome Simpson Indicted

Justin Witzmann — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:54:55 +0000

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson was indicted on drug trafficking charges Thursday in Covington, Ky, according to ESPN.

The indictment charged Simpson with felony drug trafficking, which comes with a prison sentence of 1 to 5 years.

It comes almost 4 months after federal agents intercepted a package [...]

Current Legal Event: Levaquin Suit Survives Motion for Summary Judgment

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:02:00 +0000

Pharmaceutical Companies Sued for Tendon Rupture

A federal judge recently ruled to dismiss a motion for summary judgment against the makers of Levaquin, a commonly prescribed antibiotic. The plaintiff in the suit, Clifford Straka, was prescribed Levaquin in 2006 after he developed an upper respiratory infection. While the drug’s warning label included a section about the possible [...]

FDA Advisory Panel Discussed Potential Dangers of Topamax Side Effects

Shannon Blanchard, Esq. — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:45:31 +0000

The FDA is researching whether or not the drug Topamax’s benefits outweigh the risks of side effects connected to the drug. An FDA Advisory Panel met on September 23, 2011 to review the results of a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS). The REMS was approved in March of 2011 [...]

Should Welfare Recipients Be Forced to Submit to Drug Tests?

GuestWriter — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:47:04 +0000

If you are poor you are not afforded the same Constitutional Rights as someone who is wealthy. Well at least that’s true if you live in Florida. In Florida, if you want public cash assistance to support your family, you are now required to take a drug test. Florida’s House Bill 353 (“HB 353”), requires [...]

Even Sports Stars Suffer From Accutane Side Effects

Mark Sweet, Esq — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:43:12 +0000

The National Open is one of the premier golf events of the year. Each applicant must show that they can meet certain criteria (golf scores) as well as their biography. Recently CBS Sports published a report on Christo Greyling. Once regarded as one of the best juniors in the country, his golfing [...]

Can You Be Fired For Smoking Medical Marijuana?

Mark Sweet, Esq — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:57:04 +0000

In some states, those suffering from certain diseases are given medical marijuana cards. This allows those patients to purchase, or grow, a certain amount of marijuana to help treat their illness. However, despite some states allowing people to utilize marijuana, it is still an illegal drug to the federal government. This juxtaposition of standards has [...]

Should A Company Be Able To Drug Test Everyone, Regardless Of Suspected Drug Use?

Mark Sweet, Esq — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:40:59 +0000

When you join a company, you usually are required to sign an employment contract. This contract contains several provisions, including the right to drug test you. Usually, a company will reserve the right to drug test someone if they believe you may be under the influence of drugs. However, in Florida, the

Workplace Drug Testing… Can You Be Fired for Medical Marijuana or Other Prescription Drugs?

Lindsey O'Neil, Esq. — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:44:51 +0000

By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.

Interesting case in the news today… A Wal-Mart employee was fired for failing a customary drug test because he was a medical marijuana user. (This case is in Michigan, which has legalized medical marijuana for qualified medical purposes.) Apparently he was one of Wal-Mart’s best employees – even earning [...]

The Fair Sentencing Act of 2009… Equalizing Punishment for Crack and Powder Cocaine Offenses

Lindsey O'Neil, Esq. — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:14:35 +0000

By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.

New legislation has been introduced to Congress to equalize the sentencing for crack and cocaine drug offenses. Currently, there is a 100-1 sentencing disparitybetween convictions for offenses involing “crack” or “powder cocaine.” The legisitation, called the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009, would equalize the sentencing guidelines for these two drug [...]

Medical Marijuana Update… Fewer Arrests in the Future

Lindsey O'Neil, Esq. — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:50:49 +0000

By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.

Is medical marijuana legal now? Well, not exactly. While the legality of marijuana use is still a bit tricky – illegal under federal law, but legal in certain states – the Obama administration has decided NOT to arrest people who use or supply medical marijuana in conformity with their state’s laws.

Remember the song… [...]