Attorneys from Weitz & Luxenberg were co-leaders on the team that secured the proposed $65.25 million settlement for the Hoosick Falls community whose drinking water…
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Telephone Consumer Protection Act Update: FCC Clarifies Recent Declaratory Ruling on Robocalling and Industry Appeals the Ruling
On October 9, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a notice in the Federal Register clarifying and summarizing its Declaratory Ruling and Order…
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Student Loan Debt: Borrowers May Be Victims Of Unfair Loan Servicing
Student loan debt for school on a nationwide basis has skyrocketed to a level that has surpassed even credit card balances. Of course, students…
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Volkswagen (VW) Diesel Emissions Recall: Defeat Device Cheats Smog Test
As recently as five months ago, Volkswagen broadcast a series of commercials to promote the environmental cleanliness and fuel efficiency of its diesel engine…
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EPA’s Indoor Air Quality App Ignores PCBs
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released an indoor air quality app for Android and iPhone that addresses indoor air quality (IAQ) issues…
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PCBs in Schools – Old Fluorescent Light Fixtures
In a previous blog post PCBs and health concerns in schools, I described how caulking and older overhead fluorescent lighting are the two leading…