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What Is the Administrative Procedures Act?

The Administrative Procedures Act, also known as the APA, is a federal law enacted in 1946. Its purpose is to govern administrative agencies of the United States, such as the FDA and the EPA. Agencies are governmental bodies that exercise the powers granted to them by the judicial, legislative, or executive branch. In essence, the […]

Illegal Price Fixing

Have you ever shopped for an appliance, a book, or another good that is sold at many stores? If you have, then you may have noticed that the price is typically the same among the different retailers. While the same price is not proof that illegal price fixing occurred, it does raise questions about price […]

How To Dispute an Incorrect Background Check

Employers often use consumer reports from third-party agencies as part of a background check for employment. If negative information is revealed, it could form the basis for denial of a job, or even for being fired. You have the right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to dispute the accuracy or completeness of any information […]

Biomet Hip Replacement

The Biomet M2A-Magnum Hip is a metal-on-metal hip replacement system that has been implanted in patients throughout the United States. While typical hip implants consist of components made from metal and plastic, the Biomet Magnum has three all-metal components. The primary problem with this type of implant seems to be in the way the metal […]

Burglary

Burglary is the unlawful or forcible entry or attempted entry of a residence. This crime usually, but not always, involves theft. The illegal entry may be by force, such as breaking a window or kicking in a door, or maybe without force, such as entering through an unlocked door or an open window. As long […]

Advertising Laws

The basic rule for advertising is that you must tell the truth and avoid misleading customers. And whenever you make claims about your product or service, for example, that it was voted best in its class, or preferred two-to-one, or whatever your slogan calls for, make sure that you have the evidence to back up […]

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, more commonly known as the Economic Stimulus Package, was part of the federal government’s response to the significant economic downturn of late 2008 and early 2009. The law was passed in February 2009 and was one of President Obama’s first major economic initiatives. The act expanded unemployment […]

Unfair Business Practices

It is important to be aggressive and to compete for customers if you own a business, otherwise it can be difficult to survive. However, your pursuit of potential customers must adhere to fair business practices, or you could lose everything. All businesses must be careful to avoid common unfair business practices that violate antitrust laws, […]

Byetta Side Effects

Serious side effects have been linked to Byetta, a drug used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes. Some side effects are life-threatening and include pancreatic cancer, typhoid cancer, acute renal failure, and acute hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis. Unfortunately, pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose until it’s often impossible to treat. As with other drugs, […]

The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act

Child abuse and neglect is a serious issue that affects thousands of Americans annually. While the duty to protect children usually rests with parents and the state, many state programs must abide by federal law in order to receive federal funding. A major source of legislation that supports child welfare was passed in 1974 under […]