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Topamax, is the antiepileptic drug that has been shown to cause oral clefts in infants whose mothers took the drug while pregnant and may actually increase a woman’s chance of becoming pregnant. According to Topamax’s label, the drug may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.  Topamax use can lead to […]

Many times consumers are perplexed as to why they have had their auto insurance rates increased after an accident that was not their fault. In Florida, there are actually some statutory guidelines of which consumers should be aware. These guidelines fall under the domain of Fla. Stat. 626.9541 – Unfair […]

Remember the days when you drove your car into a “service station” and you simply expected that, in addition to gas, you would receive, well, service? When I was a boy, I would often go to the gas station with my Dad. Back then, it was not just about gasoline. […]

Next summer, sunscreen bottles will be seeing many changes as a result of new federal regulations announced on June 14.  The regulations were created to ensure that sunscreens meet modern standards for safety and effectiveness. For the first time ever, sunscreen labels that pass FDA approved testing will be able […]

It’s not often I read a sports article and find somebody who truly understands the industry I work in like Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel did on his take in the tragic wrongful death case of football player Ereck Planchar. I hope many people take the time to read […]

According to a recent study, drivers taking certain types of prescription drugs are more likely to be involved in a traffic accident. The study, which was published in the online medical journal PLoS Medicine, was conducted in France where medical experts classify all prescription medications into one of four levels […]

Is Casey Anthony guilty of killing her child? I simply do not know. I was not privy to the evidence presented to the jury during the several weeks of trial or to the evidence not presented and held back by the prosecution and defense. What I do know is the […]

WEST PALM BEACH/TALLAHASSEE, FL – July 5, 2011 — In June 2011, Super Lawyers Magazineannounced the selection of outstanding lawyers in each state who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement within their areas of practice. The 2011 Florida Super Lawyersedition included SDSBS attorneys Chris Searcy, Earl Denney, Jack […]

Jessie was a healthy 17-year-old who loved cheerleading and playing softball.  Two days after receiving her third Gardasil vaccination, Jessie unexpectedly passed away. HPV vaccines, such as Gardasil, which are manufactured by Merck Sharp & Dohme Co., have been aggressively marketed to young girls in their early teens as well […]

West Palm Beach, FL – (June 28, 2011) — On June 1, 2011, the National Bar Association and IMPACT announced selection of “The Nation’s Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers Under 40,” recognizing talented individuals within the African-American legal community who have achieved prominence and distinction. Awardees represent a cross-section of legal professionals […]