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- Ozempic and NAOIN – The American Academy of Ophthalmology Issues Statement
Nov 17, 2024
“A new study suggests patients taking semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — may be at higher risk of developing an eye condition that can cause blindness.” That is the first sentence of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) news release issued in response to the Harvard study published on July 3, 2024 in JAMA Ophthalmology: The eye condition, called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (“NAION”), happens “when blood flow to the optic nerve...Read More - Advocacy with Empathy: The Power of Female Attorneys Representing Female Clients
Nov 13, 2024
As a female lawyer who is also a mom to two amazing boys, it quickly became apparent that the juggling act between career and motherhood would be difficult. As a mother, my priorities shifted, and I quickly realized that if I was going to maintain my career, I had to be passionate about what I was doing. At that time, litigations began emerging that solely or disproportionately affected women. In speaking to women who were...Read More - Litigating Prison Abuse: Addressing Assault Cases Behind Bars
Nov 12, 2024
The Reality of Prison Abuse Beyond Inmate Violence While prisons are commonly portrayed in the mainstream media and Hollywood as hotspots for inmate-on-inmate sexual and physical abuse, prison staff are also responsible for abusing inmates. A December 2022 bipartisan U.S. Senate report documented the sexual abuse of female inmates in federal prisons and the disproportionate number of sexual assaults female inmates face in comparison to their male counterparts. The report found that female inmates were abused in...Read More - Civil Justice for Crime Victims: Holding Property Owners Accountable for Safety and Security Failures
Nov 7, 2024
By: Miriam Benton Barish and Robert G. Devine, Jr. Understanding Compensation Rights for Crime Victims on Business Premises Tragically, innocent people are injured or killed as a result of criminal conduct by others. When crime occurs because of the failure to provide adequate security by the owner or operator of a premises, the victim may be entitled to compensation. Justice for Victims of Violent Crimes on Company Property Presently, the attorneys at Anapol Weiss represent the Estate of Leslie...Read More - Understanding Transvaginal Mesh Complications
Nov 6, 2024
Anapol Weiss has been successfully litigating cases involving the use of defective transvaginal mesh (TVM) against various manufacturers, including Johnson & Johnson, Bard, Boston Scientific, and Coloplast. New cases are filed on an ongoing basis because these manufacturers continue to make TVM products even though they have paid enormous amounts out in settlements for women who were injured by TVM products in the past. Purpose of Vaginal Mesh in Medical Procedures Vaginal mesh may be used to...Read More - Motorcycle Crashes: 'I Never Saw the Motorcycle'
Oct 30, 2024
Published in The Legal Intelligencer Article excerpt: Every year, lawyers meet with motorcyclists, or their grieving loved ones to talk about the client's horrendous injuries or a death in a motorcycle crash. The story we hear over and over is "I (or my wife/husband/daughter/son) was driving down the road, it was a nice clear day, and all of a sudden, a car turned right in front of me (him/her) and I couldn't stop. The driver just didn't...Read More - When a Defective Product Injures a Person, It is Essential to Hire an Attorney Immediately so the Product is Not Altered
Oct 30, 2024
When a person is injured due to a defective or malfunctioning product, it is imperative to get an attorney involved as soon as possible. Whether it is a vehicle, medical device, or anything in between and beyond, a product put into the stream of commerce for consumers to use should be one that is safe for its intended use. When the product turns out not to be safe and injures the user or someone else, whoever...Read More - Violence Against Women Act -- We Have More Work to Do
Oct 30, 2024
At Anapol Weiss, a female majority-owned firm, we are dedicated to standing up for women who have suffered violent sexual abuse, particularly within the confines of their own homes. Our commitment goes beyond mere advocacy; we seek justice, protection, and lasting change for these survivors. This year marks a significant milestone with the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), enacted in 1994 with bipartisan support as part of the Violent Crime Control...Read More - The Role of Social Media in Discovery: Does “Private” Mean Not Discoverable?
Oct 29, 2024
The attorneys at Anapol Weiss are well-versed in the art of procuring and protecting information found on social media sites. We understand what social media information is considered fair game in the eyes of the courts. Perhaps more importantly, we understand how to protect our client’s social media accounts from unreasonable and intrusive requests. With each generation, social media becomes increasingly entwined with our daily lives. As such, it should then be no surprise that social...Read More - Anapol Weiss Files Depo Lawsuit Against Pfizer Over Alleged Meningioma Tumors Link
Oct 28, 2024
San Francisco, CA – October 28, 2024 – The law firm of Anapol Weiss, known nationally for its leadership in mass tort litigation, today announced the filing of a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of Kathleen Fazio, a 56-year-old California woman, against pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, Inc. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, alleges that Fazio developed an intracranial meningioma (brain tumor) as a result of her use...Read More