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Law and Daily Life Study Links Children's Lower IQs to Epilepsy Drug Use During Pregnancy

Study Links Children's Lower IQs to Epilepsy Drug Use During Pregnancy

By David Goguen | Last updated on March 21, 2019

A study released today found lower IQs in children born to mothers who had used the antiepileptic drug valproate (sold as Depakote) while pregnant,...

Law and Daily Life Jury Awards $3.2M to Woman Injured at Ikea Store

Jury Awards $3.2M to Woman Injured at Ikea Store

By David Goguen | Last updated on March 21, 2019

A jury has ordered Ikea to pay $3.2 million in damages to a Virginia woman who was injured when a stack of countertops fell on her at the furniture...

Law and Daily Life Company to Pay $1.1M Over Reporting of Magnetic Toy Risk

Company to Pay $1.1M Over Reporting of Magnetic Toy Risk

By David Goguen | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Toy manufacturer Mega Brands America has agreed to pay a $1.1 million fine to settle charges that the company failed to follow federal guidelines for reporting...

Law and Daily Life Report: Very Small Cars Not Big on Safety

Report: Very Small Cars Not Big on Safety

By David Goguen | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In these shaky economic times, many Americans are adopting a "less is more" mindset, and in the vehicle market that means mammoth SUVs are...

Law and Daily Life GM Recalling 1.5M Vehicles Over Fire Risk

GM Recalling 1.5M Vehicles Over Fire Risk

By David Goguen | Last updated on March 21, 2019

General Motors has announced that it will recall almost 1.5 million mid- and full-size Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Pontiac vehicles, because an...

Law and Daily Life TB Scare Prompts Chicago Hospitals to Test Patients, Workers