Connecticut Won’t Let Purdue ‘Cry Poverty’ and Amends Its Lawsuit
Connecticut amends its filing against Purdue Pharma stating it will not allow the company to ‘cry poverty.’
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Starbucks Recalls Bodum Coffee Presses After Receiving Injury Reports
Starbucks is recalling more than 260,000 Bodum + Starbucks Recycled Coffee Presses after receiving complaints of the top knob breaking off, causing laceration and puncture injuries.
Rebuilding After a Fire is a Disaster
Rebuilding after a wildfire can be a disaster itself, since insurance companies, stretched from more and bigger fires, may not pay the full cost of construction or living expenses. Maybe that will encourage us to change the way we think about doing the same thing over and over.
WGA and Eight Writers Sue Agencies Over Packaging Fees
The Writers Guild of America and several writers have filed a lawsuit against Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies over packaging fees.
Reports of Children Falling Prompts Recall of IKEA Changing Table
IKEA issued a recall of its SUNDVIK changing table/chest of drawers after receiving reports that children were falling off the product.
How to Find Your Dream Career: 7 Easy Steps
By clarifying your values and goal and targeting your job search to positions that align with them, you are on your way to finding your dream career.
CFPB Will Soon Be Rolling Out New Debt Collection Guidelines
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will soon be rolling out new guidelines for debt collectors to follow.
Opioid Use Increases Risk of Fatality in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Research finds driving under the influence of opioids increases the risk for fatal crashes.
Buying a Franchise: How to Choose the Best One for You
Going into business for yourself is a big step. Buying a franchise is one way to do it, and there are ways to make the choice easier.
Settlement Reached in Case Involving Inmate Who Wasn’t Treated
The family of an inmate who was found dead after being left untreated for asthma receives an undisclosed settlement.