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Another Child Safety Seat Recall – Evenflo

Not too long ago, we told you about a recall involving Graco child safety seats, and we told you that recall would likely be expanded to Evenflo child safety seats because the two manufacturers used the same component supplier. It seems we were right. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced…

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Sexual Abuse and the Roman Catholic Church: The Crisis Continues

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops recently released its 2013 audit of 127 dioceses/eparchies and the numbers are staggering. Despite increased awareness and a pledge by Pope Francis for greater accountability and vigilance for sexual abuse, there were still 935 allegations of sexual abuse last year alone. Notably, the report indicates…

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Lyft, Sidecar and Uber: Great Service But Lots of Legal Issues

Have you seen cars driving around Nashville decked out with a fuzzy pink mustache? The pink mustache is the logo, if you will, for Lyft, a ride-sharing service. Lyft, Ubert and Sidecar all operate in much the same manner.  For Lyft, individuals who need transportation can summon a driver by using their…

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Tennesseee Teen Drivers: New (and Scary) Information about Texting and Drinking While Driving

While knowledge may be power, it does not necessarily translate into positive action as evidenced by a recent study from Liberty Mutual Insurance and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions). According to the study, most teens understand the dangers associated with drinking and driving and texting and driving, but they continue to…

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Liquid Nicotine For Electronic Cigarettes: A Deadly Danger Especially For Children

Did you know that liquid nicotine comes in hundreds of flavors ranging from menthol to chocolate to boston cream pie and strawberry daiquiri?   More importantly, did you know that just a teaspoon of liquid nicotine can kill a child? To say this is scary would be an understatement. In fact, the director…

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Should Tennessee Repeal Its Motorcycle Helmet Law?

The answer is a resounding no. And here are just a few reasons why.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, helmets prevent roughly 37% of crash-related deaths for drivers and 41% of crash-related deaths for passengers. Not only have motorcycle-related deaths been on the rise since 2000, the costs…

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Fires and Medical Oxygen: 10 Things You Can Do To Protect Yourself

According to data published by the Tennessee Fire Incident Reporting System, in the past five years, seven people have lost their lives due to fires caused by medical oxygen. Another nine people were injured and the property damage associated with these fires exceeds $710,000.00.  Oxygen-rich environments present a very real fire…

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Punitive Damages for Texting and Driving

 In California, an appellate court is being asked to consider whether a texting driver can be held liable for punitive damages.  Punitive damages are intended to punish the wrongdoer and, hopefully, deter others from engaging in the same harmful conduct.  In the texting while driving context, the argument is that…

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Unexpected Legislation For Bully Dog Breeds

Certain breeds of dogs have historically been classified as bully breeds and subject to special rules. For instance, military bases ban certain bully breeds. And, in the past, many local governments passed bans prohibiting residents from owning specified bully breeds. But surprisingly, that legislative trend is now reversing itself.  State…

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