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Judge Kavanaugh Ruled Against Public Interest 87% of the Time in Split...
Back in June, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced he was retiring from the bench. Though Justice Kennedy’s values leaned to the right, he was oftentimes the swing vote, joining between the...
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High Cancer Risk in Willowbrook Linked to Factory Emissions
Environmental contamination cases have been springing up across the country, alerting communities to the grim reality that the air they breathe and the water they drink may be contributing to serious...
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Wendy’s, Plastics Giant Face Biometric Fingerprinting Lawsuits
Biometric fingerprinting technology has grown by leaps in bounds in recent years, allowing us to unlock our phones, start our cars, and digitally sign sensitive documents. But convenience is only one...
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EPA to Test Willowbrook Air Quality Following Congressional Action
Amid public outcry from residents concerned that a known carcinogen has potentially been polluting the air in Willowbrook for decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has agreed to begin air...
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5 Doctors Charged with Running Illegal Opioid Pill Mills
As America’s opioid epidemic worsens, law enforcement and health officials have been looking for ways to curb this deadly threat. From promoting medical marijuana as an alternative to opioid...
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The Hidden Danger of Dietary Supplements
Whether you want to lose weight, bulk up, or perform better in the bedroom, there is no shortage of dietary supplements that promise amazing results. Many supplements are advertised as being “safe”...
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Lake County Facilities Emit the Same Cancer-Causing Chemicals as Sterigenics
Within the past two months, Chicago residents were horrified to find out a Sterigenics factory was polluting the Willowbrook area with ethylene oxide; a chemical the Environmental Protection Agency...
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Despite Warnings, FDA Approves New Opioid 10 Times Stronger than Fentanyl
At a time when opioid-related overdoses kill more Americans each year than gun violence or auto accidents, many are imploring the government to enact greater oversight. These cries are apparently...
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Fast Food Non-Compete Clauses Hurt Employees
Fast food restaurants are everywhere, and provide thousands of jobs to workers who often have little to no other employment options. Fast food employees deal with low, stagnant wages in order to make...
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Watching What You Eat: Why Foodborne Illnesses are Rising
If you happened to order a Caesar salad in a restaurant recently, you may have been surprised to find a different type of green than the romaine you were expecting. Ahead of Thanksgiving, the Center...
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Apple App Store Antitrust Case Could Have Major Impact on Future Litigation
As one of the biggest companies in the world, Apple has seemingly been a lightning rod for legal disputes. The company has faced multiple lawsuits for allegedly slowing down older devices, infringing...
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2018: A Year-in-Product Recalls
As 2018 winds down, many people are taking a moment to look back at the highs and lows of the past year. But among the top 10 lists and best-of compilations, 2018 was an especially troubling year for...
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The Neutering of the CFPB Under the Trump Administration
When the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was passed in 2010, it was a sign that our government was taking tangible steps to protect Americans against the predatory acts that...
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New Guidance on Class Action Settlements
A leading federal court recently announced a detailed procedure for proposed settlements in class action litigation. On November 1, 2018, the United States District Court for the Northern District of...
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The Invisible Threat of Microplastics
Plastic waste is a major ecological concern. Global plastics production totaled around 335 million metric tons in 2016, of which roughly half was intended for single-use products. And while it’s...
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Tinnitus, Hearing Loss Regularly Top List of Most Prevalent Service Connected...
When we reflect of the toll that our military pays in service of their country, we often think of the physical and mental trauma that can happen on the battlefield. And while conditions like...
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Roundup Weedkiller Banned in France
Shortly after purchasing the agro-giant Monsanto in 2018, Bayer lost a high-profile case in California when a jury awarded damages to a former groundskeeper with terminal cancer he alleged was caused...
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Sterigenics Closed over Ethylene Oxide Emissions in Willowbrook, but Others...
Back in September of last year, news broke that the Sterigenics medical equipment sterilization facility was allegedly producing alarming levels of ethylene oxide emissions in Willowbrook, Illinois....
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Talc Cancer Victims Get Their Day on Capitol Hill
“Let’s be clear: There is no question that exposure to asbestos is hazardous to human health.” This remark made by Subcommittee Chairman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) during his opening statement set the...
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PFAS Contamination Threatens US Food Supply
PFAS contamination is one of the most emergent and serious environmental health threats facing us today. PFAS chemicals can be found in everything from fast food wrappers to non-stick coating, and its...
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