February 2015

The U.S. Chamber’s Latest Attack on Class Actions

Submitted by Michelle Kimmel on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 10:59

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce really doesn’t like class actions. Neither do the corporations that fund their efforts. Why? Mainly because corporations and their front groups know that class actions give American workers and consumers the power and ability to level the playing field, even when facing the most powerful corporations in the world. In fact, class actions are often the only way that individuals can hold corporations accountable when they are faced with widespread wrongdoing.

Top 10 Myths On Forced Arbitration You Will Likely Hear From The U.S. Chamber’s Lawyer

Submitted by Michelle Kimmel on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 09:58

Hidden in the fine print of many consumer contracts - from credit cards and cell phone contracts to nursing home care and employment contracts - are dangerous forced arbitration clauses. Consumers and employees are often forced to sign these clauses in order to receive services or get hired and often don't know they've signed-away their legal rights until it is too late.

Acts of Love: What Color Wristband Would you Wear?

Submitted by NTSB Safety Compass on Fri, 02/13/2015 - 15:10

Joel’s Story:

I remember sending pink roses to my daughter Casey for Valentine’s Day. Pink was her favorite color.

On World Cancer Day, U.S. House of Representatives Holds Hearing on Bill That Violates Asbestos Cancer Victims’ Privacy

Submitted by Sarah Jones on Thu, 02/05/2015 - 15:05

Yesterday was World Cancer Day, which was established in 2008 with the primary goal of significantly reducing illness and death caused by cancer by 2020. Several Members of Congress recognized World Cancer Day, but certain members of the House Judiciary Committee chose to mark the occasion by holding a hearing on a bill that insults and injures victims of cancer caused by asbestos.