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The Legal Examiner | Legal News & Commentary The Legal Examiner The Legal Examiner The Legal Examiner The Legal Examiner search feed instagram google-plus avvo phone envelope checkmark mail-reply spinner error close Skip to main content The Legal Examiner Menu RSS Feed Economy & Finance Environment Health Home & Family Legal Politics Technology Transportation Travel Workplace Workplace NEW EMERGENCY FEDERAL PAID SICK LEAVE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS During these trying times with COVID-19, individuals getting sick, and employers closing doors it is important to know your rights for paid sick leave and the new executive orders put in place. Paid sick leave is time allotted by your employer to ensure employees are… Tim Seeger Mar 19, 2020 3 min read Of Interest Legal The Catholic Church Pays “Fixers” to Cover Up Sexual Abuse – Now They’re Speaking Out 1 min read Legal From One Survivor to Another – I Am So Sorry We Are Here Again 5 min read Transportation Smoking marijuana and driving in Detroit: What’s legal? What’s not? 1 min read Health Minnesota Governor Declares Coronavirus Peacetime Emergency 1 min read Legal Another Ann Arbor Health Professional Abused His Power 1 min read More Featured Stories Legal 4 min read Know Your Rights as a Nursing Home Patient in Virginia The National Council on Aging estimates that 10 percent of Americans who are older than 60 have fallen victim to some form of abuse or exploitation. The council lists the types of mistreatment experienced by older people as including physical, sexual and financial abuse; involuntarily… Eric Washburn Mar 18, 2020 Health 3 min read Online Pharmacy Valisure Discovers Carcinogen in Some Batches of Metformin On March 2, 2020, online pharmacy Valisure announced in a press release that it had detected N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)–a probable human carcinogen—in samples of prescription drug products containing metformin, a common type 2 diabetes treatment. Considering these results, the company filed a Citizen’s Petition with the… Roopal Luhana Mar 18, 2020 Legal 4 min read What Are My Legal Rights if I Get Injured While Riding a Dockless E-Scooter? After a surprise rollout and more than a year of starts, stops and general confusion, dockless e-scooters will be fully legally available for rent and riding at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront by Summer 2020. As any public official, ER doctor and personal injury lawyer in… Randy Appleton Mar 18, 2020 Editors Picks Workplace ADA GUIDELINES FOR PANDEMICS The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has various changes to its requirements when a pandemic is declared. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has provided a breakdown of the ADA, how the ADA treats general disabilities, and the changes that occur under the ADA… Tim Seeger Mar 18, 2020 4 min read Legal Finding Your Path Toward Healing After Betrayal by a Michigan University Dear brother and sister survivors, we shall rise once again. I am writing to you today as an advocate and fellow survivor to tell all survivors of the University of Michigan’s Robert Anderson that I see your pain and the world believes you. Choosing to… Trinea Gonzcar Mar 17, 2020 2 min read Transportation Focus on Safer Streets Helps Prevent Injuries and Fatalities from Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents in San Francisco and other major U.S. Cities It’s true that biking, walking, and riding electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular ways to get around town. This trend towards alternative transportation is beneficial in so many ways, but are the roadways safe and ready to be shared or are we increasing bicycle accidents,… Claude Wyle Mar 16, 2020 3 min read Legal Plaintiffs File Zantac Class-Action Lawsuit Seeking Medical Monitoring for All Members Thirteen plaintiffs collectively filed a new class-action Zantac lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Ohio. The plaintiffs seek to represent all other U.S. Zantac users who may now be at risk for developing cancer, based on the FDA’s warning that Zantac… Roopal Luhana Mar 13, 2020 2 min read Show More Recently Added Transportation Kia Recalls Nearly 229,000 Vehicles Because of Risk of Engine Fires The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently acknowledged Kia Motors America’s notification of a safety recall that affects nearly 229,000 vehicles. At issue is the Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) module, which may cause an engine fire. Kia will notify owners of the recall beginning on… Eric T. Chaffin Mar 19, 2020 2 min read Legal Who Might Be Liable for a School Bus Accident? When you drop off your children at the bus stop, it’s reasonable to assume they will get to school safely. After all, the school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road—far safer than the typical passenger car. That is, of course, as… Mike Bryant Mar 19, 2020 3 min read Workplace MICHIGAN’S PAID MEDICAL LEAVE ACT Michigan Paid Sick Leave The Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act took effect on March 29, 2019. Michigan law provides employees with paid sick leave. Paid sick leave is provided to certain “covered employees.” Michigan defines a covered employee as: An employee who works at least… Tim Seeger Mar 19, 2020 2 min read Workplace EXPANSION OF MICHIGAN UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS These are new and concerning times for many of Americans. We have seen the closures of schools and work-places resulting in many needing income and/or childcare. In order to help alleviate the stresses, Michigan has expanded coverage, and the amount one can receive, for unemployment… Tim Seeger Mar 18, 2020 2 min read Legal Consumers Warned to Stop Using Map Pro, Propylene, & MAPP Gas Welding Cylinders The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced that manufacturer Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin has recalled nearly 30 million gas cylinders used for soldering, brazing, cutting, and welding. The products pose a fire hazard to consumers. Consumers are advised to stop using the cylinders immediately… Eric T. Chaffin Mar 18, 2020 2 min read Show More The Legal Examiner Home About The Legal Examiner Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer Directory Legal Examiner on Facebook Legal Examiner on Twitter Legal Examiner on LinkedIn Sign In © 2002–2020 All rights reserved. Claris Marketing, LLC...