Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Sale of ‘Violent’ Video Games to Children in California
7/15/2011 A California law that seeks to ban the sale to children of “violent” video games was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case was seen as balancing consumer protection and free speech rights. Monday’s 7-2 ruling was seen as a victory for makers and sellers of video games, who have repeatedly […]
New York Gay Marriage Law Seen Boosting State’s Wedding Industry
7/15/2011 The passage of the same sex marriage law in New York represented an opportunity for ecstatic same sex couples to have their affection recognized by the state and to also enjoy the benefits accorded to married couples. For New York officials, the law can usher in an economic boon with the potential increase […]
Maritime Injury Law Firm Based in Houston Unveils Enhanced Website
7/4/2011 An enhanced and expanded website was launched by Arnold & Itkin LLP, a maritime injury law firm based in Houston, to help and assist offshore workers on the Gulf Coast get compensation for the injuries they suffered while working in a maritime job. The website will function as a resource center for the […]
Medical Pot Law Defended by Its Sponsor
7/4/2011 The controversial new medical marijuana law’s sponsor defended the measure Friday and warned of “unfortunate consequences” if a judge temporarily prevents its implementation. Senate Majority Leader Jeff Essmann, a Republican from Billings, in an expression of his solid support for the 2011 law said that he is hoping that District Judge James Reynolds […]
Immigration Bills Tabled by House Committee
7/3/2011 Two bills that seek to require public employers, as well as contractors and subcontractors of public employers, to register with and use the E-Verify system to reveal undocumented workers were tabled by the House Commerce Committee in Michigan on Wednesday. HB 4024 and HB 4026, appear to be headed for approval on Tuesday, […]
U.S. Supreme Court Hands Down Two Favorable Decisions for the Pharmaceutical Industry
7/3/2011 The pharmaceutical industry gained a pair of victories when the U.S. Supreme Court sided with them on two important lawsuits. In the first case, the SC voted to shield generic drug makers from lawsuits by injured patients, and in the second case, the SC declared that makers of drugs have a free-speech right […]
U.S. Supreme Court Says Rules Generic Drug Makers are Protected from Lawsuits
7/2/2011 The highest court in the nation has ruled that generic-drug companies cannot be sued for its failure in warning patients about the danger of hazardous side effects. Their brand name rivals, on the other hand, can face serious legal consequences if it fails to inform patients about possible side effects. With 5 voting […]
Lawyers say that Medical Marijuana Law in Colorado is a Good Example for Michigan
7/2/ 2011 Lawyers who met on Mackinac Island last weekend to discuss one of Michigan’s most contentious issues say that the state should look to Colorado and start getting more involved in medical marijuana by regulating the industry and allowing commercial growers. Members of the criminal law division of the State Bar of Michigan […]
Speeding Up the Drug Approval Process Wanted by Biotech Firms
7/1/2011 Leaders of the biotechnology industry wanted the process of bringing drugs to the market quickened. They say that this can be done by broadening the Food and Drug Administration’s mission to include innovation and product safety. The FDA is the agency that analyzes new medicines. A set of proposals from the biotechnology industry […]
Immigration Law in Alabama Can Hurt the Economy in the Area
7/1/2011 According to a couple of economic observers and employers, the strict new immigration law of Alabama can potentially hurt business in the state. Gov. Robert Bentley signed the new law earlier this month. It is supposedly designed to free up many jobs for citizens of Alabama and cut down government spending by denying […]