Ten companies that manufacture flame retardant products are the subject of a class action lawsuit filed in Florida. Some of the companies are household names such as 3M and Tyco Fire Products. It's not known how many have joined the class action but the potential size of the class could be huge because it could include firefighters and others who handle flame retardant materials. Six former employees of the Florida State Fire College near Ocala have joined the lawsuit and wells around the … [Read more...]
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Legal commentary by John McGuire of McGuire Law Offices
Ancestry and 23andMe Selling Your DNA Data to Big Pharmaceutical Companies
That's right, Ancestry.com and 23andMe can and do sell your DNA to pharmaceutical companies for testing and research. Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline announced it was acquiring a $300 million stake in 23andMe. As part of a four-year deal between the two companies, GlaxoSmithKline will comb 23andMe's genetic data to look for new drugs to develop, also referred to as drug targets. It will also use the genetic data to inform how patients are selected for clinical trials. If that news … [Read more...]
Is There a Mental Health Problem in the Sheriff’s Office?
Terry L. Strawn was named an Officer of the Year in 2009. Sheriff’s officials cited his work in removing dangerous criminals from the streets. "Deputy Strawn is persistent, leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of the lawbreakers," then-Sheriff David Gee said. "Recently he arrested a fugitive and an armed robbery suspect after a traffic stop. His high rate of success in the location and capture of numerous suspects has earned him this year's top honor in east Hillsborough … [Read more...]
North Florida Murder Mystery Goes to Trial 18 Years Later
Mike Williams went missing nearly 18 years ago while on a hunting trip at Lake Seminole near the Florida-Georgia border. He went with his close friend Brian Winchester as he had many times before. This trip was different. It was the day of his wedding anniversary and Williams had told his wife Denise he'd return later in the day. He never did return. Local law enforcement began searching for the missing Williams. Brian Winchester and Winchester's dad joined the search. They found a … [Read more...]
MADD Vigil Highlights Hillsborough’s Problem with DUI Fatalities
Hillsborough County leads the entire state in DUI fatalities. Mothers Against Drunk Driving of West Central Florida’s 34th annual Candlelight Vigil of Hope & Remembrance held a vigil last week to highlight the problem and bring solutions to a growing problem. According to the Tampa Bay Times, "Despite public service announcements and alternative means of transportation to thwart it, drunk driving remains the leading cause of roadway deaths, according to MADD. Nationally, on average, … [Read more...]
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