The cell phone industry has concealed its knowledge of the serious risks cell phones pose to its customers, ranging from cell phone radiation causing brain tumors to driver distraction. Tuesday the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) confirmed the fear of many: cell phones may cause brain tumors. World Health Organization Warns The World WHO’s International Agency for Research [...]
Jun
2
2011
2
2011
Jun
1
2011
1
2011
The Facts of The McDonald’s Case Revealed: Hot Coffee The Movie at SIFF and HBO
Trial lawyer Susan Saladoff directed an outstanding film, Hot Coffee The Movie based upon Liebeck v. McDonald’s . The film educates audiences around the world on the misperception of plaintiffs’ cases and the media and corporation’s propoganda against justice. The infamous McDonald’s case from 1992 that biases juries against the injured and plaintiffs nationwide [...]
May
31
2011
31
2011
When Innocent Victims Wish There Was Insurance Coverage
The life of a 9 year-old, who was innocently walking with her mother on the sidewalk near Denny Way Park, is forever changed. A stolen Land Cruiser was driven erratically by criminals through the streets of Seattle during the rush hour traffic on Monday, May 30, 2011. The Seattle Police backed off the chase when [...]
May
30
2011
30
2011
Energy Drinks: Health Hazard For Children
Today’s Bloomberg reports that the popular energy drinks we love to get going for an evening out or when we hit the mid-afternoon caffeine deprived wall at work, are actually very hazardous for children’s development. About 28 percent of children ages 12 to 14 regularly consume energy drinks, according to a study published in the March issue [...]
May
28
2011
28
2011
Poland Lands Aircraft Deal With U.S. During Obama’s Visit
During his tour of Europe, President Obama paid a visit to Warsaw, Poland on May 27, 2011. This was President Obama’s first visit to Poland as the U.S. President. Along President Obama’s comments of “being a bit Polish,” due to his living in Chicago and admiring the resilience of the Poles, he secured a [...]
May
11
2011
11
2011
Love Your iPhone, How About Its Undercover Tracking?
Many of us have become grown accustomed to readily informing our Facebook friends and Twitter followers where we are and what we are doing. But how about those times when you don’t want your friends..or how about even more tangentially, you don’t want companies and third-party advertisers to know where you are? Unfortunately, Apple has [...]
Apr
27
2011
27
2011
Cell Phones May Alter Brain Chemistry
The New York Times recently had an article dicuss the risk of cell phones potentially causing brain cancer. The article is lengthy, focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of the argument. In the U.S., to prove a products liabilty case, the plaintiff (injured party) has the burden of showing by a preponderance of the evidence that the use [...]
Feb
25
2011
25
2011
No “Deal” When Your Coupon Expires – LivingSocial and Groupon Profiting Illegally
Thanks to LivingSocial and Groupon, online connoisseurs of “daily deals” in the Puget Sound area, tens of thousands of consumers in Washington have eagerly purchased coupons to restaurants, salons and theaters at significant discounts, ranging from 35-78% off the retail price, with hopes of savingmoney. Unfortunately, these consumers are soon, collectively, thousands of dollars out-of-pocket. The consumers’ [...]
Jan
27
2011
27
2011
Yo No Quiero Taco Bell, Investigation Reveals “Filler” in Tacos
Taco Bell is under fire for deceiving the consuming public that its tacos contain beef. An investigation reveals that Taco Bell tacos contain a taco-filling product that is not 100% beef. The remainder of the product is unknown. The dispute revolves around how much can be mixed in with beef and still be called beef. [...]
Jan
26
2011
26
2011
Yes – You Are Being Watched
Today’s USA Today reported that sensor data gathering is gaining popularity, which is shrinking the scope of your expected privacy. The simple act of walking down the sidewalk may expose you to hidden data sensors, which may recognize your face and process data that determines your eligibility for insurance coverage or a job. Only time will tell [...]
