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• PRIME, 5-Hour Energy Drink Recall Issued In Canada, as U.S. Senator Calls for Investigation into Caffeine Levels

  July 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Canadian health officials have recalled several popular energy drinks due to concerns over their high levels of caffeine, and a high-ranking senator is calling for a similar investigation in the U.S.

• Proposed Legislation Calls for Military Bases to Report PFAS Water Contamination

  June 29, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Congress is considering new PFAS water contamination reporting requirements for military installations nationwide.

• Lawyers for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Plaintiffs To Be Interviewed By Court for Leadership Counsel

  June 23, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Interviews will be held next month to select lawyers for leadership positions representing Camp Lejeune water contamination plaintiffs in federal lawsuits filed nationwide.

• Judge Wants Quick Resolution, Settlements For Camp Lejeune Lawsuits: Report

  June 19, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has ordered parties to work toward resolving Camp Lejeune lawsuits so that judges do not face the prospect of having to try tens of thousands of individual claims.

• Social Media Age Restrictions Recommended by U.S. Surgeon General

  June 14, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The U.S. Surgeon General called for lawmakers to pass legislation which set standards for age-restrictions on social media, due to what he called "clear" signs that it is harmful to youth mental health.

• More Than 60,000 Camp Lejeune Water Poisoning Claims Submitted by Injured Veterans, Family Members: Report

  May 26, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report indicates the U.S. Navy is struggling to process tens of thousands of Camp Lejeune water poisoning claims due to a lack of resources.

• Cost to Clean Up Firefighter Foam Contamination At Military Bases Could Exceed $31B: Report

  May 22, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new analysis estimates it would take 50 years to clean up firefighter foam PFAS contamination at military bases nationwide due to severe underfunding.

• Status Update on Camp Lejeune Settlements Requested by U.S. Lawmakers

  May 19, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  U.S. lawmakers demand to know why there is a delay in Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit settlements and how the Navy and Department of Justice plan to begin resolving the growing number of claims.

• Proposed Bill Seeks to Make it Easier for CPSC to Warn the Public About Defective Products

  March 28, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Two lawmakers have introduced new legislation which would allow the CPSC to warn consumers about defective products over the objections of manufacturers.

• FDA Questioned About Plans To Investigate GSK For Hiding Cancer Risk from Zantac

  March 8, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A House lawmaker is asking FDA whether it plans to investigate GlaxoSmithKline for potentially hiding cancer risks from Zantac for decades in order to maintain profits.