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• Invokana Diabetic Ketoacidosis Risk Seen Among Type 1 Diabetics in Study

  November 5, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that Invokana increases the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis in type 1 diabetics, despite signs that it provides some glycemic control benefits.

• Investor Arbitration Process Changes May Threaten Neutrality, Fairness: Lawyers

  November 5, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A proposed rule by FINRA to absorb its independent dispute resolution arm is raising concerns that investors may not get a fair chance in arbitration procedures, amid complaints that the changes are being pushed through too fast for anyone to review.

• Report of Electronic Cigarette Exploding in User’s Face Raises Safety Concerns

  November 5, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  FEMA warns that it is receiving a growing number of reports regarding electronic cigarette explosions and fires, raising safety concerns.

• Automobile Accident Deaths in U.S. Can Be Reduced With Laws and Regulations: WHO Report

  November 5, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  An estimated 1.25 million people are killed worldwide every year in traffic accidents, and a new report by the World...

• GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Recalled Due to Fire Risk

  November 5, 2015

  Russell Maas

  GE Zoneline air conditioning and heating unit recall issued following reports of fires and tens of thousands of dollars in property damage caused by electrical shorts.

• Levaquin, Cipro, Avelox Risks Pose A Concern In Face of Modest Benefits: FDA Reviewers

  November 4, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  FDA Briefing materials released ahead of a hearing this Friday on the safety of Levaquin, Cipro, Avelox and similar antibiotics warn that in some cases patients are being placed at risk of permanent injury and disability for very modest health benefits.

• Companies Must Do More To Prevent Multistate Food Poisoning Outbreaks: CDC Report

  November 4, 2015

  Russell Maas

  The CDC has issued a call to action for companies to take a more active and participatory role in preventing multi-state food poisoning outbreaks.

• Exploding Airbag Recalls Result in Landmark $200M Fine Against Takata

  November 4, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The NHTSA has announced that Takata will have to pay up to $200 million in fines for its exploding airbags, including $70 million up front and an additional $130 million if it fails to live up to a detailed consent order that includes a five-year oversight plan.

• Volkswagen Emissions Cheat Software Also Installed in Toureg, Porsche, Audi Diesel Vehicles: EPA

  November 3, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Another 10,000 Volkswagen, Audi, and now Porsche diesel vehicles have been found to use emissions-test cheating software, leading to a new EPA notice of violations against the German auto manufacturer and it's subsidiaries.

• Chipotle E. Coli Outbreak Shuts Down Restaurants in Washington, Oregon

  November 3, 2015

  Russell Maas

  Chipotle has closed 43 restaurants in Washington and Oregon as the result of an E. Coli food poisoning outbreak.