- FDA Ban on Yaz and Yasmin?
Posted December 1, 2009, 11:32 am by Legal Intern
From 2004 to 2008, over 50 deaths among users of Yaz and Yasmin were reported to the FDA. The causes of death include cardiac rrhythmia, cardiac arrest, intracardiac thrombus (blood clots in the heart), pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs) and stroke.
- Yaz and Yasmin and Blood Clots
Posted December 1, 2009, 10:58 am by Legal Intern
Despite the mounting lawsuits and new medical studies, which have definitively linked the birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin to an increased risk of blood clots over older, "second-generation" birth control pills, Bayer continues to maintain that Yaz and Yasmin are no more dangerous than any other birth control pill on the market.
- Murderers of Popular German Actor Demand Privacy
Posted December 1, 2009, 10:42 am by Legal Intern
In July of 1990, prominent Bavarian actor Walter Sedlmayr was found dead in his home in Munich. He had been tied up, stabbed, and beaten around the head with a hammer. Two of his former business associates, Wolfgang Werlé and Manfred Lauber, were found guilty of his murder and sentenced to life in prison. Werlé and Lauber, half-brothers, were released on parole in 2007 and 2008 respectively. They both continue to protest their innocence, so much in fact that they are suing Wikipedia in order...
- Warning: Your Cruise Control Can Be Dangerous
Posted December 1, 2009, 10:39 am by Legal Intern
Did you know there are certain times when driving with the cruise control on can actually be the cause of an accident? It seems there is an increasing number of people who experience car accidents in the rain or ice caused from hydroplaning with the cruise control on. When a car hydroplanes, the wheels lose contact with the pavement. If the cruise control is on when this occurs the car can actually speed up as the cruise control tries to maintain a steady speed and in doing so the driver will...
- For Your Christmas Holiday
Posted November 30, 2009, 7:38 pm by Jeffrey
With the Christmas holiday approaching, I'd like to encourage you to make the season more than a simple experience of gifts. Let me advise you now that I believe in Jesus Christ, and still believe that there's a purpose to this holiday season besides spending money. A friend suggested one additional way to make this season more meaningful. Did you know that if you begin reading Luke 1 on December 1, you will read the entire life of Jesus Christ by December 24. I think this is a particularly...
- New Time Computation Rules Become Effective December 1, 2009
Posted November 30, 2009, 2:00 am by Dan Nunley
Many of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) will change in the near future including provisions that impact timing requirements in bankruptcy cases. The Judicial Conference of the United States, through its Time-Computation Subcommittee, issued proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure which the U.S. Supreme Court approved on March 26, 2009, to be effective on December 1, 2009. If you're like me, you've probably been confused or unsure at times when trying to determine...
- Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-28
Posted November 28, 2009, 9:11 pm by Jeffrey
Happy Turkey-day Twitter-philes. # RT @OKCFOX: 1st to RT our traffic warning wins a Harkins t-shirt that gives you a free med. popcorn @ Harkins for all 2010 # RT @GreedyTLawyer: Two Are Executed for Roles in China Milk Scandal (NYT) [ow.ly] â–ºObviously a society that takes its milk srsly # 600,000 dropside baby cribs are recalled [usat.me] # RT @MetroFamily: Win a Downtown in December prize-pack. 4 tickets to snow-tubing & 4 tickets to ice skating. RT and follow! #MFMcontest # Case of the...
- Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-28
Posted November 28, 2009, 9:11 pm by Jeffrey
Happy Turkey-day Twitter-philes. # RT @OKCFOX: 1st to RT our traffic warning wins a Harkins t-shirt that gives you a free med. popcorn @ Harkins for all 2010 # RT @GreedyTLawyer: Two Are Executed for Roles in China Milk Scandal (NYT) [ow.ly] â–ºObviously a society that takes its milk srsly # 600,000 dropside baby cribs are recalled [usat.me] # RT @MetroFamily: Win a Downtown in December prize-pack. 4 tickets to snow-tubing & 4 tickets to ice skating. RT and follow! #MFMcontest # Case of the...
- Happy Thanksgiving
Posted November 26, 2009, 5:11 am by Jeffrey
I love Thanksgiving! I think the greatest thing about this day is the fact that we can be around family and celebrate. Thanksgiving, more than Christmas, is a time for family. I'm spending my holiday with a whole "schlew" of extended family. They may drive me nuts, but I wouldn't have it any other way on this holiday. Hope your day is as wonderful as mine. If you're interested, the Law Librarian Blog has links to Thanksgiving proclamations. Happy Thanksgiving is a post from: Oklahoma Legal...
- Why This Lawyer Jumped Off The Facebook and Twitter Bandwagons
Posted November 25, 2009, 2:00 am by Dan Nunley
This post is for all of my friends, acquaintances, business associates, clients and others who have asked about my disappearance from Facebook and Twitter. Yes, it's true. A couple of months ago, I jumped off the Facebook and Twitter bandwagons. I deactivated my accounts. I realized that I needed to simplify & declutter some areas of my life and frankly my involvement in social media was near the top of the list. You would have had to be in a coma over the past several years to not have...
- Demographics Of The Average American Who Filed Bankruptcy Last Year
Posted November 24, 2009, 2:00 am by Dan Nunley
Ever wonder just who is filing bankruptcy? In 2008, more than 1 million consumer bankruptcy cases were filed. Here's a look at the demographics behind those numbers to help give us a better understanding of just who is being affected by the most recent economic downturn. Source: FancyStats.com, Institute for Financial Literacy, and USCourts.gov.
- Oklahoma’s Unemployment Rate Soars
Posted November 23, 2009, 2:00 am by Dan Nunley
Oklahoma's unemployment rate hit 7.1 percent in October - the highest in more than 21 years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. October's number topped the revised 6.8 percent jobless rate posted in September. In October 2008, the state's jobless rate was 4.2 percent, according to seasonally adjusted numbers released Friday by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. The last time Oklahoma's unemployment rate was this high was in January 1988 according to BLS data. Lynn Gray,...
- Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-21
Posted November 21, 2009, 9:11 pm by Jeffrey
Just watched a local news story about domestic violence. Reporter states worst time of year for DV cases. Seek assistance if you're a vic. # RT @LawyerGina: Lawyers are Business People Too. Madsen Law Blog [bit.ly] // Great perspective & simplicity. # What just happened to USC? Ouch! #kissyourbowlchancesgoodbye # One crazy cat lady has 122 cats! # Quick, turn to ABC & watch 20/20 about "Cat Ladies." Shocking. # RT @ABAJournal: Is Law School a Good Investment? No, Law Profs Say, for Many...
- Abuse and Neglect of Oklahoma Children Ranks 7th Worst Death Rate
Posted November 18, 2009, 11:46 am by Legal Intern
"Nearly 3 million children nationwide each year are reported abused and neglected," according to the Every Child Matters Education Fund. NewsOk found that Oklahoma had the seventh worst child death rate from abuse and neglect in the nation during 2007. Child neglect can be defined in several ways to a number of different people. "Child Neglect is the failure to provide for the shelter, safety, supervision and nutritional needs of the child, " according to Medical Terms Online, "Child Neglect...
- Insurance Companies – The essence of bad faith?
Posted November 18, 2009, 3:09 am by Jeffrey
I can't decide what I dislike more, the Dallas Cowboys (I grew up a 49ers fan), or insurance companies. I guess, based on articles like this one, I'd have to say insurance companies. In this Connecticut case, a jury smacked The Hartford Insurance Company with a $15 million jury verdict for unfair trade practices. Apparently, The Hartford ran a deceptive program that "allegedly suppressed shop labor rates artificially by exclusively using its own representatives to make appraisals following...
- My PaperLESS Oklahoma Bankruptcy Law Office
Posted November 18, 2009, 2:00 am by Dan Nunley
Since 1996, my primary area of law practice has been Consumer Bankruptcy. One of the facts of life regarding being a bankruptcy lawyer is that there is a ton of paper involved. In representing thousands of Oklahomans over the past thirteen to fourteen years, I amassed a warehouse full of paper. It's easy to understand how quickly the paper builds up when you consider all of the paperwork that comes with each bankruptcy case - starting with the multitude of documents I request from my clients...
- Federal Reserve Implements New Rule Regarding ATM and Debit Card Overdraft Fees
Posted November 16, 2009, 2:00 am by Dan Nunley
Banks will have to get their customers' consent before charging large overdraft fees on ATM and debit card transactions according to a new rule that will be effective July 1, 2010. The Federal Reserve announced the new rule in response to complaints from consumer groups, members of Congress and other regulators who argued that the present overdraft fees are unfair because many people assume they can't spend more on a debit card than is available in their bank account. However, most banks allow...
- Borrowing Against Your Claim
Posted November 14, 2009, 12:36 pm by Jeffrey
When you're injured, you're likely to lose time from work and a steady income. You'll find, especially as your case progresses, that there are plenty of lenders willing to "finance" your lifestyle, for a "share" of your settlement award. These lenders offer to pay you a lump sum award now, for payment, plus interest, when your case settles. These are tempting propositions to clients, especially those without incomes, because there's a significant and immediate influx in income to handle...
- Winnercomm Lays Off 25 Employees In Tulsa
Posted November 14, 2009, 8:33 am by Dan Nunley
The Outdoor Channel has eliminated 30 jobs at its Tulsa subsidiary Winnercomm Inc. according to Tom Hornish, CEO of Outdoor Channel Holdings Inc. Winnercomm focuses on television and web production, development and marketing as well as the SkyCam and CableCam mobile camera systems used in televised sports and other live events. The job cuts, which total 25 percent of the 120 employees at Winnercomm, were mostly across the board, but the SkyCam and CableCam divisions were not affected Hornish...
- Get Fresh Content
Posted November 14, 2009, 7:15 am by Jeffrey
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