The August 9th deadline to file a claim against the US government is here and only a handful of cases have been resolved. Despite Congress having given direction to the Justice Department to handle Camp Lejeune claims, very little has been done. Thousands of lawsuits are pending while many settlements […]
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Within the 70th Annual 500 Issue of Fortune’s Marquis Who’s Who, Howard Nations is featured as one of the nation’s top professionals. Since 1899, Marquis Who’s Who has been publishing their recognition of top professionals in their class, spanning a variety of industries and disciplines.
Beginning March 5, 2024, all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military, here and abroad, may now enroll directly in VA health care. President Biden directed the expansion of VA health care, eliminating the phase-in outlined in the PACT Act. Consequently, millions of […]
For years, the Purdue bankruptcy has been working its way through the federal court system. Earlier this year, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the Bankruptcy Court’s order which would pave the way for qualified individuals to file claims and eventually receive money from the […]
On October 23, 2023, the EPA proposed a ban on TCE (trichloroethylene), used in cleaning products, tire repair sealants, degreasers, etc., stating there are readily available, safer alternatives. TCE has been shown to cause cancer, neurotoxicity, and reproductive toxicity. Read more here… URL: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-proposes-ban-trichloroethylene-protect-public-toxic
Howard Nations explains, in his Overview of The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, that the government denied justice to 150,000 to 200,000 American military servicemembers, their families and civilians. He shows that the current United States Congress, with strong encouragement from President Joseph R. Biden, created a path to […]
Atchley v. AstraZeneca UK Ltd., No. 20-7077, 2022 WL 30153 (D.C. Cir. Jan. 4, 2022) By Alison Divine In a unanimous decision on January 4th a three judge panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit reversed the dismissal of Atchley v. AstraZeneca UK Ltd., No. […]
By Brittany Mierzwa – Purdue Pharma faces over 600,000 claims in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, in front of the Honorable Judge Robert D. Drain. Approximately 130,000 of these claims are Personal Injury, with a proposed settlement of a collective 700 to 750 Million Dollars. In […]
On January 29th, the FDA revised Penumbra’s Urgent Voluntary Recall of the Jet 7 Catheters with Distal Tip. The FDA has received over 200 reports of adverse reactions to their Medical Device Reporting system (MDRs) including death, serious injury and malfunctions. Serious injuries have been described as vessel damage, hemorrhage, […]
This week we lost our dear friend and colleague, Attorney Fredric G. Levin of Levin Papantonio Rafferty Law Firm, when he succumbed to the ravages of COVID-19 at age 83. He was an award-winning attorney who fought tirelessly against the tobacco industry and other Big Corporation malfeasance, while advocating for […]
By Brittany Mierzwa – As we ring in the new year, twenty-four states have increased their minimum wage. With the largest increase being $1.50 in New Mexico to $10.50 per hour, other states are seeing an increase to $12 and even $14 per hour. Some states such as Minnesota and […]
By Lacey Crawford – For nearly four hours Congress questioned two members of the billionaire Sackler family, David Sackler, 40, and his cousin, Dr. Kathe Sackler, 72, both having served on Purdue Pharma’s board for years. Purdue Pharma is the maker of OxyContin, the aggressively promoted painkiller that began America’s […]
The Nations Law Firm is proud to announce the opening of our second Houston office. Conveniently located in the Westchase area, the new 21,000 square foot office space allows ample room for the firm’s expanded operations. We have an entire floor with plenty of space for both equipment and personnel […]
A Superior Court Judge denied a motion by Equifax to dismiss a lawsuit that the Massachusetts Attorney General filed in September after the breach was discovered. Read more here… URL: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-equifax-cyber/massachusetts-can-sue-equifax-over-data-breach-judge-rules-idUSKCN1HB2QQ
Monsanto Corporation ceased the launch of a chemical designed for crop seeds in the wake of reports stating that the chemical causes rashes on people. This is the latest instance of complaints regarding the company’s product that was approved by U.S. environmental regulators. Read more here… (Or copy/paste URL into […]
On November 1st, 2017, the Houston Astros played the 7th game in the final set of the World Series – and won. As Mayor Sylvester Turner said, “We went from 51 inches of rain to a 5 to 1 clincher. WOW it doesn’t get much better than that.” We are […]
The Senate voted Tuesday night to eradicate a contentious rule that would have allowed Americans to file class-action suits against banks instead of being coerced in many cases into private arbitration. No Democrats or independents favored the move. All but two Republicans — John Kennedy of Louisiana and Lindsey Graham […]
By Cindy Nations September 15, 2017 Last Chance to Donate to JJ Watt’s Fundraiser! Well, you’ve probably heard by now that JJ Watt has set up a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for victims of Hurricane Harvey (if not, please see below.) It started out as a way to provide […]
By Cindy Nations September 4, 2017, updated December 14, 2021 Acadiana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (Acadiana VOAD) is open in Lafayette, Louisiana. The center serves as a resource hub for those affected by weather disasters. Charitable organizations are known to provide hot meals, clothing vouchers, personal care kits, resource […]
By Cindy Nations August 30, 2017, updated December 14, 2021 There are lots of organizations accepting donations to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. One that you may not have heard of is being coordinated by J.J. WATT. #99 Defensive End of the Houston Texans, known for crushing quarterbacks on […]
By Cindy L. Nations August 30, 2017 – The rain finally stopped yesterday evening and the sun peeked out in time for sunset. Today we have blue skies, clouds, and some mild wind. It is not raining, at least not in this part of Houston. Don’t be fooled by this […]