It may not be known among all citizenry, but attorneys don’t all practice the same kind of law. There are many specializations within categories of law. The three main areas or categories of law are: criminal, contract, and tort. The first two are fairly self-explanatory—criminal law: the prosecution of those who have committed a crime, …
Virginia’s Secondary Texting While Driving Law
It’s old news: distracted driving in general, and texting while driving specifically, has spread like wild fire since the start of the “smart phone era” some five or so years ago, prompting states nationwide to develop legislation banning cell phone use in varying degrees of severity. The official government website for distracted driving reports that it …
Power Strips Recalled For Shock Risk – VA Defective Product Recalls
Connecticut based company Legrand Wiremold has recalled a number of their Under Cabinet Power and Lighting four outlet power strips because of a possible electrical shock risk, reports PRNewswire.com. Around 14,200 of the power strips, manufactured in China and sold at True Value Hardware, Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Do it Best, Sutherland, and online at …
VSB: Claimant’s Lawyer Doesn’t Need Defense’s Permission To Talk To Adjuster
Changes may be coming to an issue that occurs frequently in litigation: Can a claimant’s lawyer communicate directly with the insurance adjuster without asking the defense lawyer’s permission beforehand. The Virginia State Bar seems to be changing its attitude towards the question, reports Virginia Lawyers Weekly. The VSB is leaning closer to “Yes” then ever …
Around 2 Million Baby Bathers Recalled For Fall Hazard/ Head Injury Risk
Around 2 million of Summer Infant Inc’s Mother’s Touch/Deluxe Baby Bathers have been recalled because of a tendency for the wire frame to disconnect from the side hinge, posing a fall hazard to the infant, reports the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The baby bathers, manufactured in China and sold at merchandise stores across the U.S. …
Around 119,000 Defective Pacifiers Recalled Due To Choking Hazard
IDM Group LLC has recalled over 100,000 of their CareBearsTM Pacifiers due to tendency for the nipples to detach, posing a choking risk to the child, reports PRNewswire. Around 119,000 pacifiers, manufactured in China and sold at various dollar, discount and children’s apparel stores across the U.S. between October 2009 and June 2012 for around …
About 795,000 Kenmore Dehumidifiers Recalled For Overheating Risk
LG Electronics Appliance Co. has recalled a number of their Kenmore Dehumidifiers because they have a tendency to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers, reports the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Around 795,000 humidifiers, manufactured in China and sold exclusively at Kmart and Sears retailers across the U.S. and online at Kmart.com …
LG Electronics, Inc. Recalls Gas Driers For Gas Valve Defect, Fire Risk
LG Electronics, Inc. has announced the recall of a number of their LG Electronics and Kenmore Elite® Gas Dryers because of a defect in the gas valve which can continue to heat the dryer after the cycle has finished, leading to a potential burn, smoke and fire risk, reports PRNewswire. Around 21,000 of the gas …
GM Recalls Almost 250,000 SUV’s For Fire Risk In Power Locks/Windows
Another week, another recall by General Motors Co. The Chicago Tribune is reporting that GM has plans to recall almost 250,000 SUVs for a potential fire risk. GM says that the recall with affect a total of 249, 260 Chevrolet Trailblazer (2006-2007) and GMC Envoy SUVs, along with selective 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Saab 9-7X and …
Over 100,000 Gerber® Machetes Recalled For Defective Blades – VA Recalls
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of a number of Gerber® Bear Grylls Parang Machetes due to a tendency for the handle or blade to break off while in use, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer, reports PRNewswire. Around 119,000 of the machetes, imported by Gerber Legendary Blades of …
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