Edgar Snyder and Associates Receives Top Rankings on 2013 "Best Law Firms" List
Edgar Snyder and Associates has received the highest possible rankings on the 2013 "Best Law Firms" list, released by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers. The firm received a 1st tier national...
View ArticleFood and Drug Administration Recalls Ameridose Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of all Ameridose products. Ameridose shares common management with the New England Compounding Center, which is the company linked to the...
View ArticleCongratulations, Edgar!
Guest Blog by Attorney Cynthia Danel: I'm happy to announce that my colleague and friend, Attorney Edgar Snyder, recently received the honor of Alumni Fellow by our alma mater, Penn State.
View ArticleProud to Receive Top Rankings on the 2013 "Best Law Firms" List
I'm proud to announce that my law firm has received the highest possible rankings on the 2013 "Best Law Firms" list, released by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers. We received a 1st tier...
View ArticleThe Winners of Our 9th Annual "My Holiday Wish" Coloring Contest Are...
What's your holiday wish? That's the question we asked western Pennsylvania elementary school students in our 9th Annual "My Holiday Wish" Coloring Contest. Hundreds drew us their answer, and we're...
View ArticleBefore Risk of Meningitis, Spinal Injections Were Linked to Other Complications
Pain like a "hot poker out of a fire," nerve damage, strokes, paralysis - these are the complications long linked to the same epidural steroid injections that are now blamed for the recent meningitis...
View ArticleFDA: Deaths Linked to 5-Hour Energy Shots
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reporting that 5-Hour Energy, a 2-oz. bottle of highly-caffeinated liquid known as a 'shot,' may be linked to 13 deaths over the past four years.
View ArticlePork Sold Throughout the Country Tested Positive for Bacteria and Drugs
Ground pork and pork chops sold in grocery stores throughout the country have tested positive for harmful and antibiotic-resistant bacteria and drugs, according to Consumer Reports.
View ArticleGlass Particles Found in Generic Version of Lipitor
Small pieces of glass have been found in Atorvastatin, a generic version of the cholesterol drug Lipitor. The manufacturer, Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd., cannot explain why the tablets contain glass and...
View ArticleOne Click Can Help a Disabled Child Ride a Bike
Riding a bicycle is a common activity for most children. In fact, more than 70 percent of all U.S. children age 5 - 14 ride a bike (according to Bikes Belong, a national cycling resource). Many of us...
View ArticleOne Patient Has Died After Contracting Legionnaires' Disease at Pittsburgh VA...
A patient who contracted Legionnaires' disease at the Pittsburgh VA hospital in Oakland has died, according to health officials. The patient was one of five infected with the disease after it spread...
View ArticleOne Patient Has Died in Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak at Pittsburgh VA...
We trust that hospitals do everything in their power to keep their patients safe. However, just a few months after one Pittsburgh hospital was involved in a hepatitis C outbreak, a patient has died...
View ArticleMillions of Dangerous Toys Seized by U.S. Officials
What's on your holiday toy shopping list? How about toy cars, dolls, or action figures? These innocent-seeming gifts are just some of the millions of dangerous toys blocked from hitting store shelves...
View ArticleFederal Regulators File Lawsuit Against Nap Nanny Manufacturer
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has filed a lawsuit against the maker of Nap Nanny infant recliners, because the company refused to issue a recall after five infants died while in a Nap...
View ArticlePennsylvania's New Underage Drinking Law: The Costs Add Up
Christmas Day is approaching quickly, and this year we're not just expecting Santa and presents. Beginning December 25, people caught underage drinking will face larger fines.
View ArticleHelp Us Provide Adaptive Bikes for Children This Holiday Season
For most children, riding a bike is nothing out of the ordinary. But for a child who struggles to even walk, having that same opportunity can transform their life.
View ArticleServing Alcohol at Your Holiday Party? Here's What You Need to Know
You might have seen it in the news - Pennsylvania has a new underage drinking law that enforces stiffer penalties on offenders. As we move into the holiday party season, it's important to remember that...
View Article"My Bike" Program Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Children with Special Needs
Yesterday, a few of my staff members had the pleasure of volunteering at a very special event held by Variety the Children's Charity of Pittsburgh. Because of Variety's "My Bike" program, over 75...
View ArticleHigh School Seniors: Win up to $5,000 for College in Scholarship Contest
Are you are a high school senior in Western PA? Would you like a chance to win up to $5,000 for college? If so, enter our 7th Annual "Words to be Heard" scholarship contest. Not only can you win money...
View ArticleOver 150,000 Nap Nanny Recliners Recalled by Popular Retailers
Parents don't expect that a product sold by popular retailers such as Amazon, Diapers.com, and Babies R Us would pose a "substantial risk of injury and death to infants." However, this is why more than...
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