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FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 12 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
To address window covering cord strangulation risks, the Commission proposes to designate certain window coverings a substantial product hazard. These include products with: accessible free hanging operating cords longer than 8 inches on custom window coverings; exposed continuous loops with and without tension devices on custom horizontal blinds; exposed continuous loops without tension devices on other custom window coverings; lack of a warning on exposed continuous loops and single retractable cords on custom window coverings; presence of stroke lengths longer than 36 inches on single…
The recalled children’s toys violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain button cell batteries and the compartments that hold the batteries can be easily accessed by children, posing a deadly ingestion hazard to children. When button cell and coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.
The lithium-ion battery in the power banks can explode or ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The lithium-ion battery in the recalled portable sleep machines can overheat if the charger is not compatible with the unit, posing a risk of injury from fire and burn hazards.
The lithium-ion battery in the recalled battery packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standards as required by the STURDY Act .
The recalled mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard for mattresses , posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire.
The helmets in the recalled sets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the impact attenuation, retention system, positional stability, labeling and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.
The recalled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act , posing a deadly flame jetting hazard. Furthermore, the methanol container is not child-resistant as required under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act , posing a risk of serious injury or death if the contents are swallowed by young children. The containers also do not comply with the labeling requirements of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act .
The left temple of the recalled smart glasses can overheat during extended use, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to burn hazard.
The recalled mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard for mattresses , posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire.
The recalled mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard for mattresses , posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire.
Below are the most pressing items addressed at the latest Ethics Committee meeting of the State Bar. I am including a link to the proposed amendments and opinions. As a reminder, the Bar has revamped its website. The links below take you to the lists of proposed rule changes and opinions. If you click on […]
Caleb Wheeler joins Benbow, Davidson, and Martin. Wheeler has experience in eminent domain, condemnation, disability, real estate transactions, and estate planning. He earned his law degree at Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law and a bachelor of arts at Pensacola Christian College. Wheeler is a member of NCAJ’s Disability Advocacy section, Eminent Domain […]
Michael Roberson joined Blau & Hynson as senior associate. He focuses on criminal appeals, post-conviction litigation, and claims involving wrongful conviction and actual innocence. Before joining the firm, Roberson served for seven years as a staff attorney with the North Carolina Center on Actual Innocence, Roberson earned his law degree at the University of North […]
Rebecca Mayer has joined Morgan Verkamp as senior attorney with a focus on whistleblower protections and complex investigations. Mayer previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney, leading high-stakes investigations and litigation involving health care fraud, opioid diversion, civil rights, and other federal enforcement matters. Before joining Morgan Verkamp, she served as a Partner at The […]
Berlin Seeds, of Millersburg, OH, is recalling 950 lbs of Alfalfa Sprouting Seed because the seed has the potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and/or Salmonella.
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Following the Salt Lake City Council’s affirmation of Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s nomination of Nick Stiles to the Salt Lake City Justice Court, the Utah State Bar recognizes Nick’s longstanding service to and partnership with the Utah State Bar. Nick currently serves as Appellate Court Administrator for the Utah Supreme Court and Utah Court of Appeals. […]
After passing the Missouri Bar Exam earlier this year, Esther Spooner walked into her first networking event as a new lawyer, eager to make connections but unsure of what to expect at the 2026 Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar. By the conference’s final day, those uncertainties were replaced by a sense of welcoming, support, and appreciation for the legal community she recently joined. “Everyone is kind and sharing their perspective,” said Spooner, of Kansas City. “One girl gave me her business card and said we could get together for coffee or lunch, and then she said, ‘And I mean it.’”…
IFT cable connector on VOCSN devices may become unseated and lose communication with internal flow transducer board leading to reboots, System Fault 10 Alarms.
Abiomed is removing certain Impella Controllers with various hardware, firmware, and/or software updates based on a retrospective review of servicing records.
This action amends the uniform procedures implementing the State Highway Safety Grant Program to waive, for fiscal year (FY) 2027, the requirement that targets for the common performance measures be identical to targets in the Federal Highway Administration State Highway Safety Improvement Program.
Kansas City Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to welcome James J. Cronin and Colin W. Turner to the firm’s Kansas City, Missouri, office as partners in the Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group. Cronin and Turner provide comprehensive IP counsel to businesses across a wide range of industries, diligently advising on patent and trademark portfolio management, licensing, and technology transactions and representing clients in complex disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and trade dress. Their combined experience helps clients protect, commercialize, and defend…
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