Monthly Archives: July 2019
Understanding The Difference Between FDA Approved and FDA-Cleared Is Crucial to Defective Medical Device Litigation
In general, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the following products: Biologics; Cosmetics; Some Dietary supplements; Food additives; Infant formula; Medical devices (the FDA places them in one of three categories; class I, II, and III); Over-the-counter drugs; Prescription drugs; Products that emit radiation; Surgical implants; and Tobacco products. When it comes to… Read More »
The Most Important Child Support Issues in Family Law
As attorneys who practice family law here in Texas, we are regularly asked about child support issues by clients. Child-support has gotten increasingly complex over the years, especially as our society and courts move closer towards children spending 50 percent of their time with each parent. Still, there are instances where one parent is… Read More »
Court Finds Amazon Not Liable for Product Liability Associated with Product Sold Online—A Major Victory for Online Retailers
A major lawsuit won by Amazon sets the tone for product liability cases brought against similar online retailers. Specifically, in May, a federal appellate court affirmed a finding by a district court that online retailer Amazon is not liable for damages related to a product defect caused by a product that was purchased on… Read More »
Texas Supreme Court Paves the Way for Government Takings If There Is Any “Public Use Benefit”
A decision made by the Texas Supreme Court in late May will have significant repercussions for construction litigation, well property development. specifically, the Court held that the condemnation of land owned by a private developer was legal because it was done for a proper public use; even if it did benefit one business over… Read More »