Author: Mike Papantonio

Corporate Polluters, Scammers, and Criminals See Big Trump Benefits – America’s Lawyer

Corporate Polluters, Scammers, and Criminals See Big Trump Benefits – America’s Lawyer

Posted by | Aug 26, 2017 | , |

Learn more about stories like this at AL.LAW. An environment watchdog group has released a startling statistic. Since Donald Trump took office, fines for corporate polluters have fallen by more than 60%. Instead of holding corporations accountable when they poison our air and our water and even our people, they appear to be getting a free pass from the current administration. Of course, this isn’t much of a surprise considering how connected our government is to industry. Mike Papantonio, host of America’s Lawyer, discusses this with Farron Cousins, he’s the executive editor for the Trial Lawyer magazine. Transcript: Mike:...

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Opioid Distributors Like McKesson Are At The Heart Of The Opioid Catastrophe – Redacted Tonight

Opioid Distributors Like McKesson Are At The Heart Of The Opioid Catastrophe – Redacted Tonight

Posted by | Aug 25, 2017 | , , , , , |

To learn more about this topic, visit AL.Law Via Rt America: Mike Papantonio, host of America’s Lawyer, joins Lee Camp to discuss the opioid crisis in America and how it’s largely manufactured by pharma corporations for profit. Transcript of the above video: Lee Camp: You’re currently dealing with major cases revolving around the opioid crisis. Last year more Americans died from opioids or overdosing in general than US soldiers died during the entire Vietnam War, which also ironically involved a lot of heroin. But you say there’s a lot of blame here for the opioid producers and the distributors....

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J&J’s Baby Powder: Causes Death By Ovarian Cancer

J&J’s Baby Powder: Causes Death By Ovarian Cancer

Posted by | Aug 23, 2017 | , , , , , |

To learn more about this topic, visit AL.Law Via Rt America: A jury in California has ruled against multinational pharmaceutical giant Johnson and Johnson in the costliest decision to date for the company. J&J now must pay $70 million in compensatory damages and $347 million in punitive damages, after the jury sided with California resident Eva Echeverria, who says she developed ovarian cancer through her use of Johnson’s talcum baby powder for feminine hygiene. RT America’s Mike Papantonio, host of America’s Lawyer, explains how big corporations deliberately avoid warning consumers of cancer risks in their products. Transcript of the...

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Police Dash Cam Footage Now Must Be Released For Public Viewing – America’s Lawyer

Police Dash Cam Footage Now Must Be Released For Public Viewing – America’s Lawyer

Posted by | Aug 21, 2017 | , , , , , |

To learn more about this topic, visit AL.Law America’s Lawyer, Mike Papantonio, highlights a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling that will make police dashboard-camera videos available to the public. Transcript of the above video: Some good news tonight for those seeking justice from police brutality. The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Dashboard-camera videos of incidents where police officers use fatal force must be made available to the public in most circumstances. Their ruling also states that the names of the officers involved must be made available. Here’s what they said: “In the case of a police shooting,...

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Mega Companies Are Stealing Your Property With Cooperation Of The Court System – America’s Lawyer

Mega Companies Are Stealing Your Property With Cooperation Of The Court System – America’s Lawyer

Posted by | Aug 20, 2017 | , , , , , |

To learn more about this topic, visit AL.Law Via America’s Lawyer: Mike Papantonio is joined by Mollye Barrows, Legal Journalist for The Trial Lawyer Magazine, talks with Mike about how Virginia property owners are going to court, saying the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is overstepping its bounds in allowing a private company to seize their land to build a for-profit pipeline. Transcript of the above video: Mike Papantonio: Virginia property owners are going to court saying the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is overstepping its bounds in allowing a private company to seize their land to build a for profit...

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