December 16, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Has the cell phone industry done enough to warn customers that it’s dangerous to use the devices and drive at the same time? One woman is taking her opinion to court.
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Tags: cellphone, distracted driving, lawsuit
November 2, 2009 by Fred Hosier

As states pass non-smoking laws, fewer service employees are exposed to customers’ second-hand smoke. But should companies be liable for their workers who still encounter it on the job? Some businesses are facing lawsuits.
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Tags: lawsuit, non-smoking laws, second-hand smoke
October 5, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Several business groups, including the National Association of Manufacturers, have filed a lawsuit challenging OSHA’s per-employee penalty policy for safety gear violations.
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Tags: lawsuit, National Association of Manufacturers, per-employee violation, PPE, safety gear