This anti-mask movement is starting to sound a lot like all the other anti-science arguments about evolution, vaccination, global warming, etc. These are beliefs founded in ignorance, mythology and non-scientific anecdotes. The common threads are simplistic thinking and ignoring real science. People, just because scientists…
In early 2020, the Minnesota Legislature came together and passed a common-sense law to get cell phones out of the hands of drivers. Studies show that taking your eyes off the road for five seconds at 55 mph is like driving the length of a…
If you slipped or tripped on the sidewalk and suffered an injury, you may be wondering who’s to blame. After all, you won’t be able to pursue compensation for your medical bills or lost wages unless you identify the liable party—and you won’t be able…
When a big rig collides with another vehicle, jackknifes across multiple lanes of traffic, or flips over while rounding a curve, it’s reasonable to blame the trucker. In some scenarios, though, such accidents aren’t actually the result of driver error. A fully loaded tractor-trailer can…
If you or someone you love was diagnosed with cancer after taking ranitidine, your family may have grounds for a product liability lawsuit. Several formulas of this heartburn medication appear to contain N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which is a probable human carcinogen. While NDMA does not pose…
Today, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-01 declaring a Peacetime Emergency to protect Minnesotans from the new coronavirus, called COVID-19. The order summarizes some of the actions the state has taken over the past year to prepare for such an emergency, and outlines the coordination…
Did you know that students who ride the bus are 70 times more likely to get to school safely than those who travel there by car? In other words, parents who are unable to drive their children to school can enjoy peace of mind knowing…
By David J. Carney, Esquire This fall, massive and unprecedented efforts have been launched by biotechnology companies and scientific research laboratories to develop a viable and safe COVID-19 vaccine in record time. Currently, there are nine COVID-19 vaccines that are in phase-three clinical trials, which is…
Earlier this week, popular and charismatic “Cheer” star Jerry Harris was arrested on charges of producing child pornography. According to prosecutors, Harris solicited sexually graphic photos and videos from a 13-year-old boy, among other allegations of having sex with people he knew to be minors. …
Nobody’s perfect, but at the same time, when you hire a lawyer, you hope the lawyer is trustworthy, knowledgeable and diligent in the matters of the law. Lawyers often make it a practice to incorporate the American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct into…
