Topamax Pregnancy Classification Changed Due to Oral Birth Defect Risk

Due to new data revealing an increased risk of oral birth defects in children of women taking Topamax or topiramate, the epilepsy drug and its generic versions have been reclassified into Pregnancy Category D.

New York Personal Injury Lawyers Offer Free Case Review to Accident Victims

The New York personal injury lawyers at Block O’Toole & Murphy are offering a free, online case review to those who have been injured in New York.

New York Personal Injury Lawyers Collect $6.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Settlement

New York personal injury law firm Dansker & Aspromonte Associates has collected $6,500,000 in medical malpractice case involving negligent administration of anesthesia for repair of an eye droop.

New York Personal Injury Firm Dansker & Aspromonte Announces $6.125 Million Jury Verdict

Dansker & Aspromonte Associates, the New York City-based boutique personal injury law firm, today announced a large verdict in Kings County Brooklyn Supreme Court.

Topamax Birth Defect Lawyers Available to Review Oral Cleft Claims

The Topamax birth defect lawyers working with Class Action.org are offering a free case evaluation to women who took Topamax or the generic topiramate during pregnancy and delivered a child with an oral birth defect.

DePuy Hip Recall May Qualify ASR Implant Recipients for Legal Recourse

Due to the DePuy hip recall, which was issued in August 2010, patients who experienced problems with the ASR XL Acetabular Hip System or the ASR Hip Resurfacing System may have legal recourse.

Topiramate Birth Defects May Include Cleft Palates and Cleft Lips

Topiramate birth defects may include cleft palates and lips, a type of oral malformation which can cause cosmetic problems, as well as difficulties eating and speaking.

Los Angeles Criminal Appellate Attorney Gets Man's 50-Year-to-Life Prison Sentence Vacated

Attorney Randy Kravis, a Los Angeles based appellate attorney, filed a habits corpus petition challenging his client's 50 year to life prison sentence. On March 25, 2011, the Placer County Superior Court granted the petition and vacated the man' ...

Independent Contractors and Overtime Pay Explained by IQ Overtime.com

IQ Overtime.com has updated its “jobs to watch” list to include independent contractors, as some employers may classify employees into this category to avoid paying overtime.

Texas Overtime Law Sets Time Limit for Filing Unpaid Overtime Claims

According to Texas overtime law, employees are only allowed a certain amount of time to file a claim for unpaid overtime wages. Visit IQ Overtime.com to learn more.

Background Check Laws May Provide Terminated Employees, Denied Applicants Legal Recourse

Employees and job applicants who were fired or denied employment due to information contained in their background check reports may have legal recourse if their employer or potential employer violated background check laws when taking the adverse ...

Topamax and Pregnancy Safety Announcement Released by FDA

The FDA has released a safety announcement regarding Topamax and pregnancy, after data revealed that there is an increased risk of oral clefts in children born to women taking the drug during pregnancy.

Florida Probate Lawyer Turns Teacher Temporarily

South Florida Probate Lawyer Attorney Adele Harris turns teacher for a day, as she instructs a course on Florida Probate for paralegals, legal assistants and other legal support staff.

Colorado Patent Attorney Announces Site for Inventors, Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

Colorado patent attorney announces www.ipatentattorney.org , a site to help inventors understand patents and the patenting process, trademarks, and other intellectual property and business law issues.

Brooklyn Law Firm Fights Harassing Creditors, Judgments and Garnishments

Gennady Litvin of the Litvin Law Firm P.C. discusses how to handle a foreclosure lawsuit from your lending bank and how to stop harassing creditor calls.

Elder Law Attorneys Take the Lead in Florida Memory Walks

The elder law attorneys and staff of The Karp Law Firm turned out for the Port St. Lucie "Memory Walk" to raise funds for Alzheimer's Disease research.

South Florida Elder Law Firm Spreads the Word About Healthcare Decisions

The Florida elder law attorneys at The Karp Law Firm are joining forces with the medical community to educate the public about the importance of living wills and other advance health care directives in light of National Healthcare Decisions Day o ...

Topamax Birth Defects May Qualify Women for Lawsuit

Women who delivered children with Topamax birth defects may be able to participate in a lawsuit to recover compensation for medical bills and other damages.

Topiramate Cleft Palate, Lip Linked to Epilepsy Drug

Topiramate and the branded drug Topamax have been linked to an increased risk of oral birth defects, specifically cleft palates and cleft lips.

Charlotte Attorney Honored Among LexisNexis' Top 25 Estate, Probate and Elder Law Blogs of 2011

The blog of Charlotte estate planning attorney, Sabrina Winters, has been honored among LexisNexis' top 25 Estate, Probate and Elder Law blogs of 2011.