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“Sexting”...Criminal or Defamatory?
With the rising practice of "sexting" -i,e., the act of sending nude photos or sexually explicit content via text message -- lawmakers around the country have been enacting specific laws to address the conduct. This article addresses some of the criminal penalties, as well as the often overlooked Civil penalties that may result from "sexting".
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Cincinnati Lead Poisoning
The Lyon Firm is currently reviewing and accepting lead poisoning cases. Lead poisoning in children is diagnosed when the amount of lead in blood reaches 10 micrograms per deciliter or more. In order to prevent possible serious consequences of lead poisoning, it is of essential importance to recognize the signs and symptoms of lead poisoning in children as early as possible.Children are at significantly…
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Raptiva Withdrawn
On Monday, June 9, 2009, the psoriasis medication RAPTIVA was officially withdrawn from the U.S. market by its manufacturer, Genentech, Inc., stemming from risks that users may develop progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). PML is a rare and usually fatal viral disease that occurs almost exclusively in people with severe immune deficiency. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration,…
