Risk

Wisconsin Judge Denies Release for Woman Who Stabbed Peer to Please Slender Man, Citing Continued Risk

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WAUKESHA, Wis. — A Wisconsin judge has denied the release of Morgan Geyser, the woman who brutally stabbed a classmate to gain favor from the fictional character Slender Man, in a shocking case that captivated the nation a decade ago. Geyser, now 21, had requested her release from Winnebago Mental Health Institute earlier this year. The proceedings for her release began on Wednesday and concluded on Thursday. During the hearing, Waukesha County Circuit Judge Michael Bohren determined that Geyser still posed a risk of harm to herself or others, as well as the potential for … Read more

Widower Alleges Johnson & Johnson Concealed Evidence of Baby Powder’s Cancer Risk

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MIAMI (AP) — Johnson & Johnson is facing allegations that it ignored evidence linking its baby powder to ovarian cancer and continued to promote its safety. The pharmaceutical giant chose to “deny, deny, deny” the potential risks associated with its iconic product, according to an attorney representing the widower of a woman who died from ovarian cancer after using the powder. The case, which is scheduled to go to trial next week in Miami, Florida, raises significant questions about the ethical conduct of Johnson & Johnson and its marketing practices. The widower’s attorney argues that … Read more

Beware of ‘Dodgy’ Firesticks: Experts Warn Illegal Premier League Streamers Risk Giving Bank Details to Criminals

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London, UK – Sports fans in the UK who use ‘dodgy’ firesticks to watch Premier League football for free are being warned of the risk of exposing their bank details to criminals. Legal experts have cautioned that apart from the potential legal consequences, these illegal streaming devices also make users vulnerable to organized crime groups. According to Samuel O’Toole, an intellectual property lawyer, crime gangs across the country offer firestick logon details with unlimited live channels for as little as £40, a far cry from the £100 per month one would have to pay for … Read more

Bitter Retired Scientists Advocate for Adversarial Regulation as Alternative to Risk Management Process

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SAN DIEGO – A growing number of retired regulatory scientists are advocating for a new approach to regulatory risk management. These former government-employed scientists, bitter over their experiences in the past, believe that the traditional risk management process is flawed and ineffective. They propose an alternative strategy known as “adversarial regulation,” which seeks to use mass tort litigation to change the behavior of companies and individuals rather than relying on laws and public policies. The concept of adversarial regulation gained traction after its success in the battle against Big Tobacco. These retired scientists argue that … Read more