| Volume 142 Number 68 |
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If you suffered damage from Hurricane Dorian, or if you’re looking for ways to help those in need, start at ftc.gov/weatheremergencies. You’ll find ways to spot the scams that often follow disasters. Click here for more.
Trump Administration plans to ban flavored e-cigarettes
The Trump administration is reportedly gearing up to impose a ban on flavored e-cigarettes. The move comes as health officials continue to express concern over the number of teens who have picked up vaping in recent years. It also comes amid an ongoing national investigation into a surge in “severe” lung illnesses among e-cigarette users that has claimed six lives. Late last week, health officials reported that e-cigarette use is likely behind more than 450 cases of lung illnesses affecting users in 33 states. As of Tuesday, six people have died from causes believed to be linked to the use of e-cigarettes and other devices. Click here for more.
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The Social Security Administration sends survivor benefits to about 6 million Americans every month. These payments are directed to family members of workers who have passed away. A widow, widower, child or other dependent might receive survivor benefits. The claim for survivor payments can be made if the deceased was eligible to receive Social Security benefits. Read on to learn if you might qualify for survivor benefits and how much can be claimed. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Challenge to arbitration rejected. The Sixth Circuit has affirmed that a party who has, without reservation, affirmatively invoked an arbitration provision has waived the right to argue that the provision is unenforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act. PolyOne Corp. v. Westlake Vinyls, Inc., No. 19-5137 Click here for more.