Miscellaneous

• Should Energy Drinks Carry Warning Labels?

  Joe Saunders | September 30, 2008 10:45 AM | 1 CommentSarasota, FL

  We've all seen them in our supermarkets, grocery stores, and gas stations. They're the super caffeinated drinks that some are using as a "pick me up" or a boost of energy prior to exercise or a...

• Diocese of Venice and Priest Abuse

  Joe Saunders | September 04, 2008 8:28 PM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  While the Catholic Diocese of Venice has escaped the headlines that some dioceses have received regarding the Catholic priest sexual abuse of minors, the Diocese is not without its history in this...

• Catholic Diocese of Venice and the Elderly

  Joe Saunders | September 01, 2008 7:52 PM | 4 CommentsSarasota, FL

  There's a troubling story in the Sarasota Herald Tribune today about the Diocese of Venice. No, this time it's not about the sexual abuse of minors. Rather, it's about the Diocese buying aparments...

• Judge Keeps Bradenton Man on Sex Registry

  Joe Saunders | November 07, 2007 10:57 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  Apparently 23 year old Anthony J. Harris of Bradenton had met the state's 4 criteria for having his name removed from the sex registry list. However, the judge didn't see it that way especially when she learned that Harris had made false statements about engaging in sex with teenage girls. Judge Diana L. Moreland cited the need to keep the public safe outweighed Harris' desire to have his name...

• Sarasota YMCA Foster Child Program Endangering Children?

  Joe Saunders | October 30, 2007 11:12 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  According to a draft report from the State of Florida, the Sarasota YMCA is doing a poor job in their foster child program. The YMCA which contracts with the State of Florida Department of Children and Families, was criticized in the report for arrogance, defensiveness, and a retaliatory attitude toward those who criticize its programs. If true, this is disturbing news. The state run foster...

• Tampa Teacher Accused of Having Sex with Student

  Joe Saunders | October 24, 2007 10:56 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  A female special education teacher has been accused of having sex with a 15 year old male student. She was released from the Orient Road jail on $7,500 bail. This most recent arrest comes on the heels of a report citing the alarming prevalence of sexual abuse among teachers and their students. The study and the arrest highlight the fact that children are often abused by authority figures...

• MRSA Infections Surge in Hospitals and Nursing Homes

  Joe Saunders | October 17, 2007 4:29 PM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  In a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, MRSA infections cause more deaths each year than AIDS, emphysema, Parkinson's and homicide! MRSA, also known as Staphylococcus aureus, is a virulent drug-resistant bacteria prevalent in hospitals in nursing homes. The bacteria can be transported from infected patients to other patients through unsterilized equipment and...

• Dominican Bishop Accused of Sexual Abuse in Diocese of Venice

  Joe Saunders | September 24, 2007 4:34 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  A former bishop of the Catholic diocese of Bani in the Dominican Republic has been accused of sexual abuse by a 42 year old Cuban refugee. I don't understand why a bishop would be working as an ordinary priest in the Diocese of Venice. That is definately not the norm in the Catholic Church. Bishops simply don't become demoted and work as priests in different dioceses. I wonder if this bishop...

• Mass Torts and Consolidated Litigation

  Joe Saunders | September 12, 2007 9:15 PM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  Mass torts are different from other litigation in that they usually involve a large number of claims concerning a single product, device, or concern. Secondly, there is a common thread in legal and factual issues. Today, mass torts often involve medical devices and/or pharmaceutical products. The issues are complex and the litigation is increasingly expensive. Recently, the tendency has been...

• Nail Salon Health Hazards

  Joe Saunders | August 20, 2007 11:04 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  The NY Times reported today the hazardous working conditions found in nail salons across the country. Both environmental groups and women's groups have voiced concern over the chemicals manicurists use on a daily basis. According to the story, "The intensity of exposure for salon workers is 1,200 times what it would be for the average American," said Sonya Lunder, a senior analyst for the...