On Thursday September 4th 2014, Judge Carl J. Barbier, a federal judge in New Orleans, found the company British Petroleum (BP) guilty of “gross negligence” and “willful misconduct” in the April 20, … [Read more...] about “Reckless, Negligent, Responsible, Guilty”: Important Words
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Cops and Cameras: A National and Local Discussion
The airwaves have been buzzing with two separate incidents of police brutality during the summer. First, Eric Garner of New York was allegedly killed by New York police officers who used a chokehold … [Read more...] about Cops and Cameras: A National and Local Discussion
College Athletes and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Brain Injuries are in the news again, and once again, sports-related brain injuries are the focus of attention. We have been watching how the National Football League handled its negotiations with … [Read more...] about College Athletes and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Getting Sicker in a Michigan Hospital: Hospital-Borne Infections
Hospitals are supposed to be places to go when you are in need of medical intervention in order to heal from illness or injury. Yet, hospitals can also be breeding grounds for various communicable … [Read more...] about Getting Sicker in a Michigan Hospital: Hospital-Borne Infections
“Intexticated” “Drexting” – Deadly & Illegal
No matter what mash-up of words you see use, intexticated… drexting… the problem of teenagers and distracted driving as a result of texting is potentially disastrous. It is also illegal. Michigan law, … [Read more...] about “Intexticated” “Drexting” – Deadly & Illegal
Auto Insurance: Savings and Scams
It is mandatory to have auto insurance. You must have auto insurance to prepare for the unexpected: an unintended auto accident. Your choice of insurance has huge ramifications in case of needed … [Read more...] about Auto Insurance: Savings and Scams
