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Five Steps to Follow After an Auto Accident in New York
You have been involved in an automobile accident with another vehicle within the State of New York. The occupants of both vehicles appear to have avoided an immediate injury. What should you do at this point to preserve your legal…
High Levels of Arsenic Found in Apple Juice
Do you or anyone in your family consume apple juice? The Food and Drug Administration has recently sent a warning letter to a large-scale juice processor in Sunnyside, Washington after the agency found high levels of inorganic arsenic in samples…
Three Reasons to Balk at Biglaw Salary Bump
News of the salary hike announced last week by Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP has already spread. First-year associate compensation is set to be increased from $160,000 to $180,000. Some law firms have matched, some have pushed back. I like…
Harford, P.C. Quickly Settles Elevator Injury Claim
We are pleased to announce our recent resolution of a claim on behalf of a female worker harmed by a defective freight elevator located in large, commercial building in Manhattan. Scott A. Harford was able to settle the matter before…
Harford, P.C. Provides Help to the New York Justice Volunteer Program
Harford, P.C., embraces a culture of service to others. As legal professionals, we bear the responsibility to assure access to quality justice for those unfortunate individuals financially unable to afford or retain legal counsel. We recognize the importance of our…
May 2016 Study Shows Dangers of Detergent Packets
Do you use laundry or dishwasher detergent packets in your household? A May 2016 study released in Pediatrics entitled “Pediatric Exposures to Laundry and Dishwater Detergents in the United States: 2013-2014,” draws attention to severity of health concerns for infants…
Viagra Melanoma Lawsuits Centralized in California
Claimants suffering from melanoma as a result of using Viagra will now have the opportunity to litigate their claims in a centralized litigation. On April 7, 2016, a panel of federal judges ordered that the 14 filed pending federal cases…
FDA Mandates Black Box Warning on Fluoroquinolones
On May 12, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) mandated that fluoroquinolone drugs add a black warnings to their professional labels and medication guides. The black box is the FDA’s strongest warning it can implement on a prescription…
J&J Hit With a Second Large Verdict Over Baby Powder Product
A jury in St. Louis, Missouri handed down a $55 million verdict on May 3, 2016 to a woman who accused Johnson & Johnson (“J&J”) that its baby powder gave her ovarian cancer. This is the company’s second huge loss…
