The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists announced on March 27, 2019 that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will soon correct a major flaw its disclosure systems. The FDA had, for nearly 20 years, given manufacturers of medical devices the ability to file quarterly reports of incidents to the FDA in a secret “alternative summary [...]
The Washington Examiner reported on May 17, 2019, that the bipartisan crime reform bill passed in December 2018 will face scrutiny this July. The law, called the First Step Act, requires that nearly 4,000 federal inmates be released in July based on their good behavior. Initially, the First Step Act was due to release the [...]
Starting July 1st, Tennessee will no longer allow people to use hand-held devices while driving. The new law makes it illegal to be: “Physically holding or supporting, with any part of the person's body, a: Wireless telecommunications device; however, a person 18 years of age or older may use an earpiece, headphone device, or device [...]
Driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics is a very serious charge. Convictions can result in jail time, increased insurance premiums, license suspension, and other consequences. In DUI cases, experienced Tennessee lawyers will focus on whether the police had grounds to stop you. If the stop was legitimate, they will contest the validity of [...]
It is just as critical to walk cell-free as it is to drive cell-free. Pedestrians who are texting or on their phones aren’t looking at the people or conditions around them. They aren’t prepared to handle any emergencies. They may even try to save their cell-phone first rather than their own bodies if an emergency [...]
Some professions require that a resident of a state obtain a license in order to practice. Common examples include lawyers, doctors, nurses, and teachers. Generally, professionals must first pass a state licensing exam in order to obtain their license. The professionals must also complete forms where they acknowledge that they have “clean” records. The professionals [...]
Drivers of tractor-trailers, semis, and any type of large truck need to understand the dangers of backing up or driving in reverse. The simple and clear reality is that these maneuvers are extremely dangerous. According to the National Safety Council, “one in four vehicle accidents can be blamed on poor backing techniques. In a medium-sized [...]
Comprehensive Pain Specialists is one of the biggest pain management chains in the country – with 60 offices in 11 states. State Senator Steve Dickerson is the founder of the company. The business shut down a year ago, leaving many patients without their medical records and searching for new doctors. According to a report in [...]
Any safety analysis of a trucking company should review more than just the number of accidents or deaths they caused. The analysis should review why the accidents happened, so that patterns of behavior can be identified and fixed. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), while most truck accidents happened on the roadway [...]
Date rape tests are currently performed at state crime labs and at hospitals. A BuzzFeed News study has revealed that the drug testing done in cases of date rape is unreliable. There are no current nationwide standards for: The types of screenings that should be used The range of drugs that should be tested The [...]
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