Boating Safety Tips for Memorial Day and the Rest of the Summer
With the beautiful weather and constant sunshine, many are taking to the water. Read more to see what you should know before going out on a boat…
Month: May 2010
UPDATE: Oil Leak Liability Cap Not Likely to Be Used
The previously discussed Oil Damage Liability Cap provides exceptions for gross negligence, willful misconduct, and safety violations, rendering any discussion of its use in the BP spill moot. Read more to find out how this affects those disrupted by this catastrophe…
Congress Looks to Ban "Drop-Side" Cribs
After 32 deaths have been attributed to potentially dangerous drop-side cribs in the past decade, Congress looks to ban these threats to children. Read more to see what the problem was…
Management to Blame for Mining Tragedy
The Massey Mining company cut corners on safety in the name of making money, and workers paid the price. Read more to find out who is to blame and how this may be prevented in the future…
The Justice Department Fights for Consumers
Insurance companies are trying to merge to eliminate competition and raise premiums, but we as consumers will not stand idly by. Read more to see what the Justice Department is doing on our behalf…
The BP Oil Spill and the Ixtoc 1 Spill of 1979
For some, the recent BP Oil Spill is déjà vu. 31 years ago, an exploratory drilling site called “Ixtoc 1” experienced a similar blowout to the one that occurred on the now infamous Deepwater Horizon rig where 11 workers tragically lost their lives…
Drug Company Faces Claims Over Oral Laxative
The maker of an oral laxative is close to settling with hundreds of claimants regarding the adverse effects caused by its product. Read more to find out how the company abused their trust…
Changes to Evacuation Maps May Affect You
New topographical studies have forced the National Hurricane Center to alter the evacuation maps for our area. Read more and look at the linked maps to see if your house and community are affected…
Citizen's United V. The Bill of Rights
At Perenich The Law Firm, We believe that all citizens deserve the protection of a Government that defends the common good, in concert with the will of the people; rather than a Legal System shamelessly rooted in powerful self interested factionalism. We will fight for the interests of hard working average citizens from all walks of life, against the corporate elites that are would transform our great nation into one that puts profit over people.
IMPORTANT: Changes in FL Law Impact Waivers for Your Child
New changes to Florida Law may impact your child the next time you go to a commercial activity. Read more to find out how your child’s rights are protected and what to look for in the waivers they ask you to sign…