Monster Beverage Corporation claims its nemesis from last winter, the Orlando-based trial lawyers Morgan & Morgan, have dropped all the lawsuits filed against the energy drink maker last February and March. More than a dozen were filed amid a swirl
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Increases in murders reported in many major cities from police chiefs
Main July 25, 2016Increases in murders reported in many major cities from police chiefsThis new Wall Street Journal article, headlined “Murders Rise in 29 of Largest U.S. Cities in First Half of 2016: Homicides in Chicago and Orlando,…
Fresh Express cites human error in third salad recall this year
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Even after Orlando shootings, GOP leaders in Congress unwilling to allow more medical research into gun deaths
Main June 19, 2016Even after Orlando shootings, GOP leaders in Congress unwilling to allow more medical research into gun deathsThough I generally favor so-called “common-sense” gun regulations, I am not sure that more gun regulations will really help to reduce…
UN Human Rights Chief Speaks Out Against Assault Rifles in the United States
In the wake of the mass killing of 49 people by a sole gunman in a gay nightclub in Florida, the United Nations human rights chief this week urged the leadership of the United States to live up to its…
Orlando Shooter has History of Domestic Violence
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From Rolling Stone:In Orlando, dozens of people lost their lives as gunman, Omar Mateen, entered a gay nightclub and opened fire on the crowd. Mateen was reported to have had anger management issues at work, especially when co-workers discussed “trigger…
Marine Vet Saved Lives in Orlando
Photo courtesy of the Marine Corps TimesHere is a positive story from Orlando. A Marine veteran who served in Afghanistan is being hailed as a hero for helping dozens of people escape from inside Pulse Nightclub. His name…
NY Times connects Republican politicians to Orlando shooting « Hot Air
While the precise motivation for the rampage remains unclear, it is evident that Mr. Mateen was driven by hatred toward gays and lesbians. Hate crimes don t happen in a vacuum. They occur where bigotry is allowed to fester, where…
Reexamining HIPAA’s Applicability During Emergencies After the Tragedy in Orlando
Immediately following Sunday’s tragic shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, friends and family frantically gathered at Orlando Regional Medical Center, attempting to get information about their loved ones. However, hospital officials hesitated to provide specific updates. Why? Because the Health…
Undocumented victims of Orlando shooting face unique challenges and fears
It is generally known that last Saturday night was “Latin Night” at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Many Latina/os were among the victims, something that Tony Varona has emphasized should not be erased.Fusion.net reports that there were…