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Facebook Knowingly Harms Teen Girls Through Instagram Platform

Beautiful women. Perfectly chiseled bodies. Extravagant lifestyles. Post after post after post. Welcome to Instagram. Facebook, who owns the popular Instagram app, which is the social media platform of choice amongst many teens around the world and the U.S., led Congress and the public at…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 30 Sep 2021

Facebook Knowingly Harms Teen Girls Through Instagram Platform

Apple Update Beefs Up Health Offerings

For a few years now, Apple has been developing and rolling out health and fitness focused apps. With its most recent operating system update, the tech giant is now offering enhanced wellness-centered features. One of the major updates allows the sharing of a user’s health…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 22 Sep 2021

Staff Shortages Hit Hospitals

Hospital staff shortages are causing at hospitals to close beds. In Michigan, two of the largest health systems, Beaumont Health and Henry Ford Health System, have recently announced closure of a combined 300 beds, 180 and 120 respectively. The national shortage of staff, in particular…

By Gurrajan Gill

/ 22 Sep 2021

Power Outages and Food Safety

Over the last several weeks, many areas of the country have experienced severe weather that has caused loss of power to residences and businesses. Extended power outages – more than a few hours – can cause food to spoil. In some cases, victims may not…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 14 Sep 2021

Pulmonary Embolism – Common & Potentially Life Threatening

An often overlooked, but important medical condition to be aware of is: Pulmonary Embolism. Pulmonary Embolism (“PE”) is a common condition in the United States being diagnosed approximately three (3) million times per year. If this condition is not treated timely, it can be deadly.…

By Scott Weidenfeller

/ 8 Sep 2021

Pulmonary Embolism – Common & Potentially Life Threatening

Almost Half of U.S. States Now Allow Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse to Sue

Maine has joined two dozen states across the nation to reform the statute of limitations, the time in which a person legally has a right to file a lawsuit, pertaining to child sex abuse. States are changing their laws to significantly increase the time during…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 3 Sep 2021

Almost Half of U.S. States Now Allow Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse to Sue

USA Gymnastics & USOPC Agree to $425 Million Settlement for Survivors of Larry Nassar’s Abuse

Mick Grewal discusses the plan that would create policies to help prevent sexual abuse – and provide $425 Million for Survivors. The Survivors Committee, which is a court-appointed committee that represents survivors of Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse, reached an agreement with USAG on a settlement…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 3 Sep 2021

USA Gymnastics & USOPC Agree to $425 Million Settlement for Survivors of Larry Nassar’s Abuse

What is a DVT? … and Is it Treatable?

At some point in time, someone you know will probably develop a DVT or “Deep Venous Thrombosis” – which is a blood clot in a vein deep inside the body, usually a thigh or calf. DVT is diagnosed and treated approximately 200,000 times per year…

By Scott Weidenfeller

/ 1 Sep 2021

New Expungement Law Allows OWI First Offense to Be Set aside in Michigan

New expungement legislation signed by the Governor will allow for expungement of conviction for a first violation of operating while intoxicated (OWI) if certain conditions are met. House Bills 4219 and 4220 were signed by the Governor on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. There has been…

By Ayanna Neal

/ 27 Aug 2021

New Expungement Law Allows OWI First Offense to Be Set aside in Michigan

Back to School Road Safety Tips

Another fun summer is winding down and children are returning to school. As these young students fill the sidewalks and roadways to get to class, here are a few safety tips to avoid tragedy: As a motorist, be sure to obey all school speed zones.…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 23 Aug 2021

Grewal Law Heads to New York for R. Kelly Trial

Leon Walsh, who is representing a survivor of R. Kelly’s sexual abuse, gives an overview of the government’s case against R. Kelly. The R. Kelly trial is underway. A jury was selected this week and opening statements are set to begin on July 18th…

By Leon M. Walsh, Jr.

/ 17 Aug 2021

Grewal Law Heads to New York for R. Kelly Trial

Tesla Autopilot Facing Federal Investigation

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating several instances of Tesla vehicles colliding with emergency vehicles at traffic crash scenes. According to the NHTSA, there are at least 11 such incidents, 7 of which have resulted in injury or death. Tesla is known

By Nolan Erickson

/ 16 Aug 2021

Tesla Autopilot Facing Federal Investigation