7.17.2019
A Divided Court Decides a Contentious Census Dispute
The Wexler Wallace blog offers detailed insights, updates and commentary on current events related to class action and multidistrict lawsuits…
7.10.2019
France, Canada Ban Textured Breast Implants Over Increased Cancer Risk
In terms of cosmetic surgery, breast implants are by far the most popular procedure. In 2018, over 313,000 breast augmentation…
6.25.2019
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Scope of Biometric Information Privacy Act
Last year, we wrote about the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The 2008 act requires companies to obtain affirmative…
6.19.2019
9th Circuit Rules CFPB Leadership Structure is Constitutional
We’ve talked a lot about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) over the years. We’ve applauded the bureau’s work going…
6.12.2019
Lawsuits Allege Amazon Discriminates Against Muslims and Pregnant Women
Amazon has received numerous complaints from current and former employees over the years, ranging from warehouse conditions that treat workers…
6.5.2019
FDA Ending Controversial ‘Alternative Summary Reporting’ Program for Faulty Medical Devices
For decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed certain medical device manufacturers including Covidien (now a division of…
5.29.2019
Study Confirms Link Between Diabetes Drugs and Flesh-Eating Bacteria
Adverse effects from prescription drugs are extremely common, ranging from relatively minor inconveniences like dry mouth and drowsiness to serious…
5.21.2019
The Troubling Future of Digital Drugs
One of the most common questions doctors ask of patients is “have you been taking your medication as directed?” It’s…
5.8.2019
Homeland Security Considers Classifying Fentanyl as a ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’
The opioid epidemic in America is one of the most unique and challenging public health crises we’ve ever faced. From…
5.1.2019
Is it Time for New U.S. Data Privacy Laws?
“If you’re not paying for the product, you are the product.” While this phrase actually pre-dates the internet, it has…
4.23.2019
FDA Investigates Potential Link between Vaping and Seizures
The Food and Drug Administration has reviewed 35 reports of seizures among e-cigarette users, mainly young people. The FDA is…