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Harmful Products
Health Risks to Unborn Babies Prompt Dacthal Weed Killer Ban
The EPA has issued an emergency order to cease all usage of Dacthal weed killer over concerns about its health impact on thyroid hormone levels in unborn babies.

August 8, 2024
Harmful Products
FDA Postpones Deadline To Remove Formaldehyde From Hair Relaxers
The FDA once again postponed the ban on formaldehyde from chemical straighteners.

July 30, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
NEC Baby Formula Trial Ends in $495M Verdict
A $495M verdict against Abbott is good news for hundreds of NEC baby formula lawsuits. The verdict highlights growing scrutiny of infant formula safety.

July 29, 2024
Drugs & Devices
Bayer Seeks Congressional Help to Limit Future Roundup Lawsuits
Bayer is lobbying Congress to include provisions in the upcoming farm bill. This would limit future lawsuits over its herbicide Roundup by establishing federal uniformity on pesticide labeling and shielding the company from liability if labels comply with EPA standards.

July 23, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson Nears Settlement in Talc Dispute
Johnson & Johnson nears a $505 million settlement with former talc suppliers over cancer lawsuits. Learn about the ongoing legal battles and J&J's attempts to mitigate liabilities.

July 23, 2024
Drugs & Devices
Lawyers Select 24 Bard PowerPort Lawsuits for Early Trials in MDL
Bard PowerPort MDL: Bellwether trials selected. If you suffered complications from a Bard PowerPort implant, this lawsuit update could be important. Find out how these early trials might affect your case.

July 16, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
WHO Scientists Classify Talc as Probable Human Carcinogen
Get caught up on the latest talc news, including the upgraded WHO classification and a J&J libel lawsuit loss.

July 9, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Wegovy, Ozempic Associated with Sight-Threatening Eye Disorder, Study Suggests
Researchers associate semaglutide drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus with increased risk of a sight-threatening eye condition.

July 9, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Judge Rejects Bid To Block J&J’s Bankruptcy Plan Amid Talcum Powder Lawsuits
A federal judge has decided not to stop Johnson & Johnson from filing a bankruptcy settlement in thousands of talcum powder lawsuits.

July 2, 2024
Harmful Products
Appeals Court Allows Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Against L’Oréal To Proceed
L'Oréal tried to get a hair relaxer case dismissed in Georgia, but an Appeals Court ruled the case would proceed.

June 26, 2024

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