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As summer temperatures rise, cities across the country are becoming heat traps. Concrete, asphalt, and glass absorb the sun's energy and radiate it back throughout the day and night, creating what is known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. It's why walking through a downtown street can feel 10… Read more
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The following product recalls have been announced this week—make sure you’re in the know. VARMFRONT Power BanksIKEA is recalling all VARMFRONT Power Banks due to a fire hazard as the power banks can overheat. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled banks and return them… Read more
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There’s nothing quite like that golden, crispy, deep-fried turkey to make your Thanksgiving feast unforgettable, but if your deep fryer was a little too unforgettable (say, it caught fire, exploded, or turned your backyard into a makeshift oil geyser), your holiday may have gone from “feast” to “… Read more
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a cornerstone of workers’ rights in the United States. Enacted in 1938, the FLSA established essential workplace protections that millions of employees still depend on today. From setting minimum wage standards to regulating overtime pay and prohibiting… Read more
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If you’re a reporter, editor, or staff writer in the news industry, you’ve probably wondered: Am I supposed to be getting paid overtime?The short answer? Maybe. It depends entirely on the kind of work you do on a daily basis.Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most employees in the… Read more
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Tipped employees are the backbone of the service industry, from bartenders and servers to valets, hotel staff, and delivery drivers. While tips can boost take-home pay, they also open the door to wage theft and unfair labor practices. Too often, employers in restaurants, bars, salons, and… Read more
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Ever since the violent derailment of the Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio, in early February 2023, followed by a disastrous decision to release millions of pounds of toxins into the air, it seems the nation has been plagued by more derailments. Morgan and Morgan was one of the first… Read more
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It is never a welcome or pleasant situation to be verbally threatened. Understanding your rights and how to proceed is very important for protecting your next steps. It can be very frustrating in the moment to deal with being verbally threatened, but how you respond is just as important. This means… Read more
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Smith and Nephew PLC has recalled a metal liner used in its R3 Acetabular System after patients reported infections, fractures and dislocations. In issuing the recall, the company stated that it was not satisfied with the clinical results of the component, with one spokesman reporting that an… Read more
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[Jonesboro, GA] – Morgan & Morgan attorneys Evan Rosenberg, Keith Mitnik, John Morgan, Riley Snider and Edward Hardrick obtained a $5.6 million post-verdict settlement Monday for a 40-year-old Georgia man. The settlement came after a Clayton County jury had awarded the plaintiff a $3,750,000… Read more
