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FDA Orders Juul E-Cigs off the market

FDA Orders Juul E-Cigs off the market

June 23, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration has ordered Juul to stop selling e-cigarettes.  Juul is a major manufacturer of vaping cartridges and e-pods.  The FDA said Juul failed to provide sufficient data about the potential harmful chemicals that could …

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Motorized scooters coming back to the streets of Dallas?

Motorized scooters coming back to the streets of Dallas?

June 22, 2022

The Dallas Morning News reported that the City of Dallas is going to vote on whether to allow motorized scooters back on the streets of Dallas.  For those that remember when scooters arrived in Dallas in 2018 until their demise …

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Ford recalls nearly 3 million vehicles

Ford recalls nearly 3 million vehicles

June 16, 2022

Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 2.9 million vehicles due to concerns about not fully engaging in park and rolling away.  According to the National Highway Safety Administration, "the bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission …

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What is a deposition in Texas?

What is a deposition in Texas?

June 14, 2022

If you are a party to a civil lawsuit or a witness, you will probably be asked to give your deposition.  Most people are not familiar with what a deposition is.  A deposition is a question-and-answer session where the opposing …

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Can I still recover money if I am partially at fault for a collision?

Can I still recover money if I am partially at fault for a collision?

June 9, 2022

The short answer to the question is it depends on how much (percentage) you are at fault.  In Texas, we have comparative responsibility.  What that means is if that a plaintiff can be partially at fault for the collision and …

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Mercedes recalling almost 1 million vehicles worldwide for potential faulty brakes

Mercedes recalling almost 1 million vehicles worldwide for potential faulty brakes

June 6, 2022

Mercedes-Benz is recalling almost one million vehicles worldwide because of a potential problem with the braking system.  The affected cars were built between 2004 and 2015 and are the ML and GL SUVs as well as the R-class luxury minivan.

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Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Texas

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Texas

June 1, 2022

With summer weather, more people are dusting off their motorcycles and hitting the roadways.  As much fun it is to ride a motorcycle, it comes with increased dangers when sharing the roadways with car, trucks and semi-trucks.  According to Texas …

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