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Suffering a birth injury, whether as a mother or infant, can have a profound impact on the victim mentally and emotionally. The trauma of a complicated birth or painful birth injury can remain with a victim…

Birth injuries do not only refer to harm inflicted upon an infant during labor and delivery; they can also describe injuries to the mother. Maternal injuries during the birth of a child can be devastating both…

A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) whistleblower is an individual who comes forward with a tip, complaint or referral regarding an alleged securities law violation that has occurred, is ongoing or is about to occur….

How long a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Whistleblower Award takes can vary significantly from case to case. If the SEC receives a tip through its Whistleblower Program and finds sufficient evidence, it may order…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a federal agency with the primary mission of enforcing securities laws. The SEC has jurisdiction to enforce federal securities laws to protect investors and the public. If the…

The SEC announced a number of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions in the first half of 2023, a strong indication that the SEC continues to prioritize FCPA enforcement. And all indications are that SEC…

As we enter the final quarter of fiscal year 2023 [1], all indications point to another banner year for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s whistleblower program. The SEC has announced eight awards to whistleblowers that exceeded…

Drug-resistant pathogens refer to strains of bacteria that have evolved to resist treatment by antibiotics or antifungal medications. They are microbes that have developed defense mechanisms to survive and even multiply despite the administration of antibiotics….

Antibiotics are used to destroy or inhibit the growth of germs or bacteria. They are often prescribed to treat bacterial infections and prevent the spread of diseases. If a doctor makes an error when prescribing an…

Medication errors are a common type of medical malpractice. One primary example is the incorrect dosage being given to a patient. An overdose or underdose of a medication could lead to adverse side effects, dangerous drug…