New findings suggest that Elmiron, also referred to as pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS), can negatively affect an individual’s vision. This may occur when Elmiron is taken for an extended period of time. While developments and further investigations with Elmiron are still occurring, many individuals have questions as to what Elmiron is and how it could …
The COVID-19 pandemic situation presents a time of uncertainty for us all. Although there have been efforts from the government, businesses and private citizens alike to combat the virus’s transmission, COVID-19 continues to rapidly spread from person to person. If you believe you contracted COVID-19 while working or visiting a private business, you may be …
Since the end of 2019, Ranitidine, commonly marketed as Zantac, has been subject to recall. It was revealed that Ranitidine contains trace amounts of NDMA, a potentially cancer-causing substance. The original manufacturer of Zantac, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), knew about the potential dangers of the drug since they started marketing it in the 80s and decided to …
COVID-19 presents an uncertain situation for large and small businesses alike. With government orders and a smaller customer base during the pandemic, many businesses have seen a decline in sales. Businesses nationwide have filed disputes against their insurance companies for COVID-19 compensation. Given the differences in state law, these cases offer no guarantee of similar …
At the end of last year the popular heartburn medication Zantac, or ranitidine, was recalled due to unsafe levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in it. The drug was recalled by the FDA due to the potential public health risk it was posing. The company that originally produced the drug, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), recalled the product in …
For many businesses large and small, business interruption insurance is an essential way of protecting profits in the event of a calamity that forces them to shut down. As with any insurance policy, though, collecting on a business interruption claim is often easier said than done, especially during widespread disasters like the COVID-19 pandemic. If …
Whitley Law Firm is an essential business, and we understand that legal matters can require in-person meetings. Our Raleigh and Kinston offices are open, but we have heightened safety precautions to do our part in minimizing the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protecting our clients, team members, and their loved ones. Face coverings are …
Earlier this month the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall statement on Ranitidine tablets after unacceptable levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) were found in the tablets. Ranitidine tablets are commonly sold under the brand names of Zantac or Wal-Zan. NDMA has been identified as a probable human carcinogen by the World Health …
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is suing Juul Labs Inc. for their part in creating a public health crisis in Massachusetts, saying she wants the company that “started it all” held responsible. Healy claims that Juul has been using marketing techniques that target young people, such as recruiting celebrities that they look up to, placing …
The FDA recently issued a request for the manufacturer of the weight loss drug Belviq and Belviq XR (Lorcaserin) to be voluntarily pulled from the market after a safety clinical trial showed increased occurrences of cancer. In January of this year, the FDA announced that they would be reviewing the drug, as they had some …
