On March 3, 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a pharmaceutical manufacturer, stating that federal approval of prescription drugs does not prevent lawsuits from injured patients. The ruling came in the case of Wyeth v. Levine.
On March 19, 2009, the Maine Women’s Policy Center invited 100 eighth grade girls to Augusta to participate in the 13th annual Girls' Day at the State House. The students joined nearly 60 volunteers, lobbyists, and legislators for a day of hands-on learning about the intricacies of the Maine government.
The eighth graders had the opportunity to meet with state legislative, participate in a mock public hearing and press conference, explore the State House, and meet other like-minded girls interested in politics.
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With an estimated 80 million baby boomers expected to retire in the next twenty years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has created a new service that allows Americans to apply for their benefits online.
In keeping with the times, the new system allows retirees, who are more computer literate than ever, to navigate the easy-to-use application process at their own convenience, without having to travel to a Social Security office. Filing online decreases the amount of time it takes to apply for retirement benefits from 45 minutes to approximately 15 minutes, and allows applicants to complete the process from the comforts of their own home.
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For as pretty and as sought after as the state animal may be, moose can present quite the problem for Mainers. Growing upwards of nine feet and weighing nearly 1,600 pounds, moose may be a joy to look at, but certainly not to run into.
With an estimated 30,000 moose in the state, second only to Alaska, and with no real system of keeping them off the road, it’s little wonder why there are approximately 700 moose related accidents annually in Maine.
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The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is pleased to announce the continuation of its high school scholarship program with our fifth annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest. The contest is open to graduating seniors who wish to send a message to their peers to “arrive alive” and not drink and drive.
High school seniors can enter by submitting an essay, poem, video, song, public service announcement, t-shirt design, board game, drawings and more. The more creative, the better.
First prize winners receive a new laptop of their choice, while second prize winners get an iPod and all entrants receive a special gift bag from our law firm.
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On February 27, 2009 the Community Counseling Center held its fourth annual Heroes with Heart Awards Dinner and Silent Auction to celebrate their Trauma Intervention Program (TIP). The program trains citizen volunteers to provide emotional and practical support to victims of traumatic events and their families in the first few hours following a tragedy.
The Heroes with Heart celebration recognizes everyday heroes throughout the state of Maine. Awards are given to police officers, fire fighters, paramedics and hospital staff who have been nominated by chiefs, supervisors and TIP volunteers for showing exceptional compassion and kindness to those who have experienced a traumatic event.
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Popular bowel cleansing products (Oral Sodium Phosphate) linked to kidney failure.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has become aware of problems associated with Oral Sodium Phosphate products (OSP). The products, which are used for bowel cleansing before certain medical exams such as colonoscopy, have been linked to a serious form of kidney failure.
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