September 7th, 2010
Seroquel, an anti-psychotic drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat schizophrenia, bi-polar disorders, and depression, has been on the market for years. Over the past few years, AstraZeneca, the manufacturer for Seroquel, began marketing this drug to help treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), insomnia and other conditions not approved by the FDA. There have been atleast a half-dozen deaths among soldiers taking this drug to treat PTSD, but that number is likely grossly understated. Isn’t it time that the FDA crack down on the off-label use of drugs as the risks seem to outweigh any potential benefit?
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September 2nd, 2010
If this officer had acted sooner and listened to the cries for help from the mother and people in the crowd, would this young girl still be alive?
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August 31st, 2010
The Fifth Annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic Tournament event received a lot of media attention from local press. Below are some of the stories published about the event...
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August 27th, 2010
The Bronx was full of fun and excitement August 14th and 15th as the Fifth Annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic Tournament, sponsored by Gersowitz Libo and Korek, P.C., was held in St. James Park (Bronx, NY). Thousands of spectators came throughout this two day event to enjoy live entertainment, free food and beverages, high flying basketball action, and most importantly, to show love & support for their fellow community members in need of consolation.
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August 27th, 2010
The Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill has resulted in several people reconsidering statutory caps on liability. Along with extensive environmental damage to the Gulf of Mexico region and potential health issues for the people in the area, the Deepwater Horizon spill is expected to result in billions of dollars in economic damages. A federal statute however would limit BP’s liability for the spill. According to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (“OPA”), the liability for each oil spill incident from an offshore facility is the removal costs plus $75 million.
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August 19th, 2010
Are you one of the many of New Jersey residents who have joined a gym over the past few years in an effort to get healthier? Did you sign a contract that you assumed only bound you to certain monthly payments and expectations of keeping the equipment you use clean and being courteous to your fellow gym warriors? Perhaps you should reread that contract you signed … Recently, the New Jersey Supreme Court upheld a ruling that a NJ gym wasn’t responsible for faulty equipment that injured a member of the gym in the case of Stelluti v. Casapenn Enterprises.
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August 10th, 2010
Gersowitz Libo and Korek, P.C. are proud to be part of the Advisory Board to the Sarah Jane Brain Project, an organization dedicated to educating the public and raising money for research to help children and young adults affected by Pediatric Acquired Brain Injuries (PABI).
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July 30th, 2010
The 5th Annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic Tournament, sponsored by Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. will take place at St. James Park in the Bronx on West 192nd Street and Jerome Avenue from 12:OO PM – 8:00 PM both days.
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April 14th, 2010
A History of New York’s Wrongful Death Statute In New York, individuals can bring a claim for the wrongful death of a family member as a result of the wrongful conduct of another party.  Originally, at common law, this cause of action did not exist and individuals were routinely denied the opportunity to seek such redress
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March 11th, 2010
Threatening the Rights of Medical Malpractice Victims In recent years, proponents of tort reform have lobbied to enact laws which limit the rights of individuals to seek redress in our courts.  Such legislation has often been geared towards the area of medical malpractice litigation. Tort reform advocates claim that frivolous lawsuits and out of control jury
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