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Abilify $19.5 Million Settlement to Net Michigan Half a Million Dollars

Michigan will receive $497,151 as part of a settlement with pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Meyers Squibb over off-label promotion of popular drug Abilify. The total settlement of $19.5 million involves 42 states and the District of Columbia. Abilify is an antipsychotic medication approved for use by

By David Mittleman

/ 16 Dec 2016

Family Step Down Provisions Allow Auto Insurance Companies to Skimp on Coverage

No one likes to think about the possibility of being responsible for an injury to a family member. Unfortunately, that scenario is all too common. A moment of carelessness or a brief lapse in judgment is all it takes. In the aftermath, you would hope…

By David Mittleman

/ 2 Dec 2016

Dumbfuckistan; Where Does It Exist?

Conceived in paperback on April 1, 2016 (no less), Welcome to Dumbfuckistan: The Dumbed-Down, Disinformed, Dysfunctional, Disunited States of America, by Ian Gurvitz, predicted our most recent election. Ian is a Hollywood-based TV writer and producer. My take-away is Dumbfuckistan is located somew

By David Mittleman

/ 23 Nov 2016

Is Big Pharma Profiting From Opiate Addiction?

Addiction and Overdoses Have Skyrocketed Opiates are a class of drugs derived from the poppy plant and include heroin, morphine, codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and similar compounds. Over the last twenty years, opiate medications have been prescribed in huge numbers to combat conditions such as c

By David Mittleman

/ 14 Oct 2016

ChurchWyble Joins Forces with Grewal Law

Lansing Personal Injury Lawyers Becomes Part of Grewal Co. As president of the ChurchWyble Law Firm, I am pleased to announce the partnership with Grewal Law in Okemos. Our new address will be: ChurchWyble, P.C. 2290 Science Parkway Okemos, Michigan, 48864. You can still reach…

By David Mittleman

/ 6 Oct 2016

Bill Schuette Abusing His Duty

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is Wasting Our Tax Dollars On Purely Partisan Politics Schuette recently filed an emergency application for a stay with the United States Supreme Court. For what? To try and reverse a Federal District Court Judge ruling preventing the Republican Party…

By David Mittleman

/ 9 Sep 2016

Stay Safe on Two Wheels as Fall Approaches

Even as summer comes to a close, Michigan bicyclists will take this opportunity to bike to school, work, and simply enjoy the cooler weather and the beautiful landscapes. Bicycling is a pastime enjoyed by many, but recently it has become increasingly dangerous. The past few…

By David Mittleman

/ 26 Aug 2016

Liablity Waiver Will Not Always “Bounce” Your Lawsuit

Over the past few years, the popularity of trampoline parks has been on the rise. Additionally, there has also been a rise in the types of games and activities played at these trampoline parks. However, with this newfound hobby also has come an increase in…

By David Mittleman

/ 12 Aug 2016

Carol Siemon the Best Choice for Ingham County Prosecutor

August 2 we have an important decision. We need a new Ingham County Prosecutor. I have studied, read, observed, and learned about all the candidates. Based on all the available information, one candidate stands out as the best – Carol Siemon. She is able to…

By David Mittleman

/ 26 Jul 2016

National Health Care Fraud in 2016 Hits $900 Million in False Billings

Michigan Doctors, Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, and Home Health Care Providers Alone Defrauded Medicare and Medicaid in Excess of $100 Million US Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch and the Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) announced last Wednesday another nationwide sweep led by the M

By David Mittleman

/ 27 Jun 2016

Led Zeppelin Wins Copyright Infringement Suit in “Stairway to Heaven” Dispute

Intellectual Property Law, What is It? Led Zeppelin is not my favorite band, nor is “Stairway to Heaven” my favorite song. It is a good song. And I do not handle intellectual property (IP) law litigation cases but my son Max, who just finished his…

By David Mittleman

/ 24 Jun 2016

John Miles McClure II MD, Northern Michigan Cardiologist, Part II

Since my last post on 6/2/16, I have been able to uncover more information about Dr. McClure. He goes by J. Miles McClure MD at times. His Mid-Michigan Heart & Vascular Centers are located in Mt. Pleasant, Saginaw, and Bad Axe. There are at least…

By David Mittleman

/ 21 Jun 2016