Archive for September 07, 2006

Madison, Wisconsin, Approves Vicious Dog Regulations

New dog ordinances in Madison have strengthened the rules that govern what happens to a dog and its owner after the dog causes injury to someone.

Jury Finds Companies Responsible for Defects in Protective Vest

After almost a week of deliberations in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a fallen police officer, a California jury found two companies liable for not warning the officer of potential defects in his bullet-proof vest.

Corporations Prepare for More Federal Fraud Investigations

In light of recent federal investigations into the accounting practices of corporations throughout the nation, many companies have elected to conduct their own internal investigations relating to the backdating of stock options granted to employees.

Study Shows 9/11 Rescue Workers Plagued by Respiratory Problems

A study released earlier this week reveals that almost 70 percent of the workers who responded to the World Trade Center attacks incurred lung ailments during or after their work at the site.