Congress does not have the reputation lately of working for the people. Stalemates between Republicans and Democrats continue to halt progress in both bodies of Congress. However, amidst their inability to seemingly get anything done, 37 members of the Senate
Hall of Shame: Chinese Chicken Jerky Dog Treats and the FDA
January 31, 2013
by Amy Sayre, Paralegal
For years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has been investigating a possible contamination in chicken jerky dog treats. The investigation began in 2007 (on the heels of the massive recall of melamine-tainted pet food in the U.S. and
Wexler Wallace Volunteers at the Albany Park Community Center
December 11, 2012
by Amy Sayre, Paralegal
This past Wednesday, Wexler Wallace shut its office for the morning to participate in its annual volunteer day. Staff at the Albany Park Community Center (“APCC”) welcomed the group with open arms and put it to work at one of
Take Justice Back is Live
December 05, 2012
by Amy Sayre, Paralegal
The American Association for Justice (“AAJ”) has launched a new online grassroots campaign called Take Justice Back. The site aims to inform consumers about the justice system and the ways in which corporations are using that system to erode their
Hall of Shame: PayPal’s New User Agreement
November 01, 2012
by Amy Sayre, Paralegal
Changes have come to PayPal’s user agreement, and of course, the changes are not for the benefit PayPal’s customers. The company recently added a section to its user agreement which takes away a user’s right to sue in court. PayPal
The Nameless and the Powerful
September 20, 2012
by Amy Sayre, Paralegal
A national survey conducted by Findlaw.com recently put focus on most Americans’ lack of knowledge about the Supreme Court. Nearly two-thirds of Americans cannot name one Justice currently serving on the Supreme Court. Not even one. While their names may
GSK Pays for its Past, But What About its Future
July 03, 2012
by Amy Sayre, Paralegal
Federal prosecutors announced Monday a record-breaking $3 Billion settlement with the pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”). The company, which agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges, is accused of illegally promoting its popular antidepressants Paxil and Wellbutrin as well as failing
CFPB Takes on Mandatory Arbitration Clauses
April 30, 2012
by Amy Sayre, Paralegal
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) opened its doors less than a year ago. Even though the federal agency was created in July, it announced last week that it would be taking on a major issue: mandatory arbitration clauses and
Traditional and New Media in Class Action Notice: The State of Play
March 02, 2012
by Amy Sayre, Paralegal
The following is a guest blog post by Shannon Wheatman of Kinsella Media. As the Internet is increasingly used for communication, entertainment, news and information gathering, class action attorneys frequently ask how the evolving media landscape is affecting our approach
Wexler Wallace Attorney Amber Nesbitt Interviewed for Res Publica
February 07, 2012
by Amy Sayre, Paralegal
In the first Issue of Res Publica, The Northwestern Journal of Law and Social Policy blog and forum, Wexler Wallace Attorney Amber Nesbitt was interviewed about the Dukes v. Wal-Mart 2011 Supreme Court decision. Res Publica dedicated its entire first
