Figure 1 – Packages and pills of Zantac, Photo credit: www.BloombergLaw.com The popular heartburn drug Zantac was on the market for nearly forty years, filling store shelves and medicine cabinets across the nation. In doing so, its creator earned billions in sales. Recent court filings revealing documents produced in litigation suggest that Glaxo, now known…
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The dangers associated with the operation of helicopters remains in the forefront of many people’s minds, particularly following the untimely death of National Basketball Association and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash in 2020 near Calabasas, California. In 2021, the United States Helicopter Safety Team (“USHST”) reported there were 96 helicopter…
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What must construction site managers and employers do to protect workers who are engaged in work over or near water? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) addresses this concern in 29 CFR 1926.106, which provides for the following: Although simply stated, these requirements have been the subject of numerous letters of interpretation over the…
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Construction sites can present numerous hazards to workers. Chief among these are the dangers associated with excavation work, including the threat of cave-ins and trench collapses that can result in crushing injuries, asphyxiation, and death. Worker injuries caused by trench collapses or cave-ins are preventable. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) requires that individuals…
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On September 15, 2022, over 200 hundred young attorneys in the Houston area attended the Houston Young Lawyer Association (HYLA) Annual Membership Party at Saint Arnold’s Brewery. Abraham Watkins was proud to serve as the event sponsor for this year’s Annual Membership Party. Those in attendance enjoyed an opportunity to network and unwind with their peers…
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Drownings present horrific tragedies that are all too common for families across the United States. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are approximately 3,960 fatal unintentional drownings each year in the United States. That is an average of eleven (11) drownings per day. Drowning is a leading cause of death…
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With Fall comes a number of local fairs with traveling amusement park companies arriving in town with cotton candy, corn dogs, and rides in tow. Traveling amusement park rides and even their more permanent theme park cousins are supposed to present thrills, fun, and excitement for guests of all ages to enjoy. And likely all…
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Abraham Watkins Associate, Chris Mahfouz, will join the Board of Directors of the Houston Young Lawyers Association (“HYLA”) for the 2022-2023 bar year. As a part of his Board responsibilities, Mahfouz will also serve as the chair of HYLA’s Signature Events Committee, planning a number of the organization’s yearly events. HYLA is a dynamic young…
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