Author: Justin Lane

Finally, Congress is coming together over something. Unfortunately, it’s screwing the American public over that’s bringing the otherwise discoordinate body politic into union. It doesn’t hurt that Comcast has put millions of dollars behind a majority of politicians. Comcast is currently trying to have an acquisition of Time Warner Cable approved in the U.S.. This merger is Comcast’s attempt at shoring up its stranglehold on internet service here in the States. The threat of the merger leaves little room for hope that such a merger would provide positive benefits for consumers. More: Internet in the U.S. is Deplorable, Monopolies...

One of the most potent painkillers ever created is slated to release on U.S. markets this week. Doctors and experts have already voiced their opinions that the drug will only lead to the tragic deaths of opioid abusers in the United States. “The FDA has a responsibility to consumers and patients to thoroughly review the information that is available to them,” commented Megan McBride, an attorney with the Levin, Papantonio law firm who practices in the areas of Product Liability, Personal Injury, and Bad Drug Litigation. “Consumers rely on the FDA’s review of the safety data because the FDA...

Last Friday, a judge for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC), denied a government motion to retain metadata that it collects as part of its dragnet approach. The judge cited that the government’s argument for permission to retain the data was “unpersuasive”. The Court recognized that, while there is a need to protect and preserve data in litigations, the existing law is sufficient and there is no need to continue to expand the government’s ability to spy on Americans. It also pointed out that the dragnet approach that the government uses to collect this data almost certainly includes data...

Everyone’s favorite tragedy voyeur is back making headlines again. This time, George Zimmerman was signing autographs at a gun show. Zimmerman is best known for killing Trayvon Martin and then being acquitted. On Saturday, accompanied by his dog, Zimmerman posed for photos and gave out autographs. Zimmerman’s appearance was controversial even before the event started. Originally planned to take place at the Majestic, the venue cancelled last Thursday in response to negative feedback it received because of Zimmerman’s appearance. The smaller show was instead held at the Arms Room store. Zimmerman’s appearance at the gun show was repayment for...

Sprint-Nextel corporation is facing a costly court battle in New York state. New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has alleged the the company has cheated New York out of millions in unpaid taxes and is suing the company to recover the lost funds. “No matter the size of the corporation or entity, evading paying your fair share in taxes cannot be allowed,” commented Christopher Paulos, an attorney with the Levin, Papantonio law firm who practices in the areas of qui tam or whistleblower and False Claims Act litigation. “The ongoing litigation is a testament to the government’s dedication...