Seven cocktail servers snubbed for higher-paying “party pit” assignments at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City are suing the casino, claiming the decisions were illegally based on age, dress size and physical appearance. The plaintiffs say the Golden Nugget opened its party pits — venues staffed by hostesses clad in “little more than a see-through… Continue Reading
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NIOSH Adds Cancer to Recognized Health Effects Related to 911 Attacks
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If you or a loved one worked as a first responder you need to be aware the the new rule which now recognizes cancer as related to exposure to toxic dust at ground zero. You may not be eligible for medical benefits and eventually compensation. You need to register now. Please see the NIOSH… Continue Reading
Remembering 911: The ” Jersey Girls” Who Changed My Life and the Lives of Many Others
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Braun: Sept. 11 ‘Jersey Girls’ mostly leave high-profile activism to others these days | NJ.com Like so many people in our area, the tragic events of 911 changed me forever. This past Sunday I read the article in the Star Ledger about the ” Jersey Girls.” I spent many days and nights with the “Jersey Girls“ in connection… Continue Reading
Damages Cap Ruled Unconstitutional
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from AAJ President Mary Alice McLarty Twenty years. That’s how long it took to overrule the Missouri precedent set by Adams v. Children’s Mercy Hospital (1992) and strike down a statute that set a hard cap of $350,000 on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. At the core of this outstanding victory is… Continue Reading
FDA names one source of cantaloupe in ongoing salmonella probe.
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In continuing coverage, the Wall Street Journal (8/24, A2, Tomson, Subscription Publication) reports that the Food and Drug Administration announced it has identified the Chamberlain Farms of Owensville, Indiana, as one source of the salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe, which has thus far, resulted in two deaths and at least 176 people becoming ill.… Continue Reading
FDA warns supplements contain dangerous drugs.
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In continuing coverage, ABC News (8/24, Neporent) reports on its website that the FDA has issued another Safety Warning about “Reumofan and Reumofan Plus,” which are marketed as “natural dietary supplements for treating arthritis, muscle pain, osteoporosis, bone cancer, and other conditions.” The agency said the supplements contain “several potentially dangerous ingredients that are… Continue Reading
Law Schools Need to be Truthful
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For more than a year I have been writing about and discussing with law students, recent graduates and law school Deans the need to tell law students the truth about job prospects and to change the curriculum so that law graduates are prepared to survive after they pass the bar. Some law schools are actually… Continue Reading
It is time for the cheerleader moms
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I spent 18 years of my life serving on our local school board. During that time, I witnesses first hand the struggles of young women wanting to be recognized as equals when it comes to varsity sports. Much progress has been made. This progress is in large part due to the commitment of parents and… Continue Reading
Remembering how the US flipped Hitler the Bird
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Today in history marks day in 1936 when Jesse Owens won the 1st of 4 Gold medals in 100 m @ the Berlin Olympics in front of “The Master Racist” Adolf Hitler and his Aryan fanatics. OLYMPIC COMMENTARY/JOKES “I don’t care about the Olympics. It’s like watching gym.”—Bill Maher “The Olympics would be better if… Continue Reading
Supreme Court upholds Obama health care plan
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Supreme Court upholds Obama health care plan Comments 17 By David Jackson, USA TODAY Updated 4m ago CAPTIONBy Charles Dharapak, AP The Supreme Court upheld the health care law today in a splintered, complex opinion that appears to give President Obama a major victory. Basically. the justices said that while Congress did overreach in part… Continue Reading