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Recall: Kotex Tampons

Shannon Blanchard, Esq. — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:33:00 +0000

Kotex tampons recalled due to possible bacterial infection. Kimberly-Clark has recalled 1,400 cartons of Kotex tampons out of concerns that the plastic tubing may cause “dangerous infections.” The specific products recalled are 18-count and 36-count packages of the Kotex Natural Balance Security Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency.

The recalled tampons were shipped [...]

Seattle’s Citizen Superhero Arrested On Assault Charge

Justin Witzmann — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:57:13 +0000

A Seattle man, who calls himself “Phoenix Jones” faces assault charges for allegedly spraying pepper spray into a crowd of people that he claims were fighting, according to an article posted on yahoo news. By contrast, the Seattle police hold the position that these people were dancing.

“Phoenix Jones” who authorities have identified as [...]

Goodwin Liu Sworn in to California Supreme Court

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:06:29 +0000

Goodwin Liu Sworn in to California Supreme Court

Yesterday Goodwin Liu, the 40 year old UC Berkeley School of Law Professor, was sworn in to his new position on the California Supreme Court by Governor Jerry Brown. His confirmation was affirmed unanimously, by a [...]

Contaminated Rice Lawsuit Settles For $750 Million

Justin Witzmann — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:32:20 +0000

On Friday July 1, 2011 Bayer Crop Science settled existing lawsuits with several U.S. rice farmers, exporters, importers, mills, and seed dealers for an agreed $750 million after Bayer contaminated the U.S. rice supply with LibertyLink genetically modified rice in 2006. In 2006 the USDA announced that LibertyLink rice was discovered [...]

Get Social: LawInfo’s 4 Top Takeaways from the San Diego Social Media Symposium

Mark Sweet, Esq — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:09:40 +0000

If you have of an extra hour between case loads and client meetings, spend it building your social media strategy, or at least contemplating it.

Before you stop reading, dismiss social media for your practice as “something you don’t have time for” and I go completely “social” on you, ask yourself one question: What is [...]

LawInfo Provides Access to Qualified,Experienced Bankruptcy Attorneys Nationwide

Senior Editor — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:55:57 +0000

Published Press Release by: LISA R. WILSON

Deciding to file for bankruptcy is a difficult decision. Although some bankruptcy claimants are deemed as credit abusers and/or considered financially irresponsible, many individuals and businesses can succumb to financial difficulty and face irreparable economic crisis. Bankruptcy is designed as a legal option to help resolve [...]

LawInfo.com Launches Renovated and Expanded Free Online Legal Resource Center

Senior Editor — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:14:43 +0000

Released: January 8, 2008

Do you have legal questions? Are you in need of legal resources, such as legal forms, legal documents, and/or are looking for a legal professional? LawInfo.com has upgraded and expanded its free legal resource center in an effort to provide the public, as well as industry professionals, with all [...]

LawInfo Appoints New Director of Legal Content and Business Development to its Award-Winning Site

Senior Editor — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:32:53 +0000

Released: November 12, 2007

Attorney Lindsey O’Neill has been designated as LawInfo’s new Director of Legal Content and Business Development and has been assigned to LawInfo’s corporate headquarters in San Marcos, California. Ms. O’Neill is a resident of San Diego and has been a practicing labor and employment attorney, as well as [...]

LawInfo Announces the Addition of Qualified Estate Planning Lawyers to its Free National Directory

Senior Editor — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:17:31 +0000

Released: October 22, 2007

LawInfo has expanded its free online national directory to include qualified estate planning lawyers. These attorneys are a part of LawInfo’s signature service, the Lead Counsel Program, which provides pre-qualified, pre-screened attorneys, including probate attorneys and living trust attorneys, through a simple, 2-click accessible attorney [...]

LawInfo Adds Catastrophic Injury Attorneys to its Free National Directory

Senior Editor — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:08:40 +0000

Released: October 17, 2007

LawInfo has now added qualified catastrophic injury attorneys to its free online national directory. These attorneys are a part of LawInfo’s signature service, the Lead Counsel Program, which provides pre-qualified, pre-screened attorneys, including brain injury lawyers, spinal cord injury lawyers, car accident lawyers [...]