In a response to the growing health and legislation concerns surrounding the industry, Walmart announced it will no longer be selling E-Cigarettes and other vaping devices. In May, Walmart raised the Minimum Age to buy Tobacco Products to 21, as well as stopped selling sweet, fruity flavors in an effort to deter minors. Now, the…
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Unexpected Discharge The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on the DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 Air Rifle. They say that the rifle can unexpectedly discharge even if the safety is engaged, which could result in a serious injury or death. The CPSC suggests consumers immediately stop using the rifle, and contact Air Venturi…
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August 14th marked the first day in New York’s year-long lookback window of the Child Victim’s Act. According to the New York State Unified Court System’s press office, there were 439 CVA cases filed the first day alone. The Child Victim’s Act of New York was passed to help sexual abuse victims whose statute of…
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Monsees & Mayer, P.C. is honored to announce that both partners have been included in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Attorneys do not purchase their respective recognition. Rather, other lawyers and judges…
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Knowing what to do after a tree stand injury can not only help save your life but also help your attorney secure the compensation you may need later on to overcome your injuries. Call For Help From a strict safety standpoint, carrying a mobile phone with you when you hunt is a potential life-saving connection.…
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Criminal Courts Protect Society, Not Necessarily the Victim Criminal liability is imposed by the state or the federal government. That is to say, perpetrators have broken a law put in place by one or both of those governing parties. These crimes against victims of sexual abuse must be advanced by a prosecuting authority. While some…
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Consent is agreeing, or giving permission, to do something. In Medicine, a physician and patient discuss an upcoming surgery, so the patient can give informed consent to proceed. The patient knows exactly what the surgery will entail and can make an informed decision to agree to the procedure. Consent also plays a role in participating…
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When you’re injured in an accident you’re confused and overwhelmed. In most cases, especially if you have suffered a serious injury, the first question to enter your mind is “What do I do?”. You need to get help from an experienced personal injury attorney and here is why: Experience Assessing Injury Claims Personal injury attorneys…
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Over 7,000 Perpetrators It is disturbing that so many incidents of sexual abuse of children have occurred in recent decades, however there is a glimmer of hope that organizations like the Catholic Church are becoming increasingly forthcoming in revealing the episodes and exercising more transparency to avoid future abuse. Unfortunately, the Boy Scouts of America are not nearly as transparent.…
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We are pleased to announce David Mayer has been named as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel! The mission of the NADC is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar. In addition, they provide a benchmark for other lawyers to emulate. The recipients…
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