Honda has issued a recall of more than 76,000 Acura TSX vehicles, model years 2004-2008, due to a stalling issue. The vehicles recalled were only sold in salt-belt states, and the company says road salt that gets into the floor of the car may damage the electronic control unit in the vehicle. The automaker said it has not received any reports of accidents related to the recall.
Christopher Jensen, The New York Times 03/22/2013. Read More at 76,000 Acua X Vehicles Recalled!
Apparently, Medicare paid $5,100,000,000.00 to nursing homes that did not meet minimum federal standards. According to the report, one out of every three times patients wound up in nursing homes that year, they landed in facilities that failed to follow basic care requirements laid out by the federal agency that administers Medicare.
This certainly puts the onus on families with loved ones needing nursing home care to be sure that the facility they choose is up to the task. Below is a link to a news article with more information.
We are pleased to announce that Jeremiah has been selected as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Litigation lawyers in the State of Alabama by the American Society of Legal Advocates (“ASLA”). According to ASLA, the selection process is described as follows:
ASLA’s exclusive membership comprises less than 2% of all licensed lawyers nationwide. ASLA is both highly selective in extending invitations and in determining which specialties to include for a given state. Because many specialties typically includes listings for Top 100 Lawyers and Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, in order to remain selective we ensure that each specialty in a state has a sufficient number of practicing lawyers to merit inclusion. Those states with relatively low populations of practicing lawyers often will support only one or two specialties. ASLA monitors practice trends from year to year prior to extending invitations in each state.
As much as accolades like this are appreciated, what is truly meaningful to our firm is to be able to assist our clients. A simple “thank you” from a deserving client will always mean more to us than any award.
The National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education features an interactive map that shows state licensing and regulation information for child care.
Jeremiah was chosen as a participant for the Class Nine of the Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum. He will have the opportunity to learn about leadership, community, and the future of our great state. http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/01/three_huntsville_attorneys_sel.html
As the holiday season approaches, here are few tips to stay safe:
Wash hands and surfaces often. Illness-causing bacteria can collect on hands, utensils and surface areas. Also wash fruits and vegetables, but not meats. Click here for more detail.
Don’t cross-contaminate foods. Raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs can still spread harmful bacteria to ready-to-eat items if they aren’t kept separate. Learn which foods to separate here.
Poisonous bacteria can multiply quickly between the “danger zone” of 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Don’t guess – use a food thermometer. And that goes for reheating leftovers as well. Follow these guidelines.
Illness-causing bacteria can grow in perishable foods in just two hours. Refrigerate foods promptly and properly by taking these steps.
Exercise equipment manufacturer Fitness Anywhere has issued a recall on its line of P1 (“Professional”) and T1 (“Tactical) TRX Suspension Trainer devices manufactured from January 2007 to July 2008 because of numerous reports of injuries. The effected units have a black and yellow anchor straps without a nylon locking loop. It is imperative that you stop using these devices immediately if you are using a machine that may have been built by Fitness Anywhere during these dates, as there have already been thirteen reported head, face, shoulder, and hip injuries. Remember: it is illegal to resell or to attempt to resell a recalled product.
For more information, see: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13001.html
