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Child support is not set in stone. If there has been a substantial change in circumstances, either party may go back to court and ask that the order be modified. Click here for more.
Pfizer Pays $2.3B for Illegal Marketing
Prescription drug marketing is highly profitable business. There are great incentives to promote drugs for purposes not approved by the FDA. As long as the profits are greater than the penalties, many drug companies will continue with the questionable marketing behaviors. On Wednesday, Pfizer was ordered to pay a settlement of $2.3 billion for improperly marketing Bextra, Zyvox, and Lyrica. How can drug companies get doctors to prescribe medicine for off-label conditions? Click here for more.
New Rules for Robocalls
As of September 1, Telemarketers who transmit unsolicited prerecorded messages to consumers will face penalties of up to $16,000 per call. In sum, the use of robocalls to call consumers without their consent is illegal. Consumers are encouraged to inform the FTC of any future violations. Click here for more.
10 Great iPhone Apps for Students
Did you know the iPhone can help you at school and work? From the periodic table of elements to language tutors, the iPhone has several applications that can make your work a little easier. Check out the top 10 back-to-school apps! Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Statutory grounds are the exclusive grounds for vacating or modifying an arbitration award under the FAA. A Texas appellate court has held that "manifest disregard" of the law and gross mistake are not grounds for vacating an arbitration award under the FAA. Click here for more.