We are seeing more and more purchases of Class III firearms in the state of Indiana. This is partially due to the national political climate, and also due to the fact that it is no longer against Indiana law to hunt with the use of a suppressor in certain circumstances. Suppressors are coming out of…
In the past we posted on the new Indiana expungement statute that went into effect July 2013. Many firearm attorneys across the State of Indiana had hoped that the implementation of this new statute would provide for the restoration of firearm rights for those individuals who may have been convicted of a felony in the…
Weight loss often tops the New Year’s resolution list, but over-the-counter weight-loss and sports supplements with DMAA are coming under fire for presenting the risk of heart attack, stroke, panic attacks, and death. DMAA, or 1,3-dimethylamylamine, was once used in over-the-counter decongestants but was taken off the market because it didn’t work. Since then, a…
Every year, retailers and manufacturers eagerly wait to see which toys will top holiday wish lists. While every toy company wants to have a prominent place, there is one list that they want no part of: W.A.T.C.H.’s (World Against Toys Causing Harm) annual 10 Worst Toys list. Since 1973, W.A.T.C.H. has identified toys that have…
The holidays are filled with family, parties, and other festivities, but they are also a time of increased personal injury. Here are five ways to keep yourself, your home, and your family safe over the holidays and throughout the winter months. 1. Trees – When selecting a live tree, be sure it is fresh. The…
Texting and driving is responsible for an estimated 3,000 teenage deaths each year, and another 300,000 injuries. According to the Cohen Children’sMedicalCenter, the prevalence of texting and driving has skyrocketed in recent years, and it continues to grow. In fact, more young people die from texting and driving than drinking and driving now, according to…
As summer comes to a close, many parents are shopping for back-to-school items. But some popular school supplies contain large amounts of harmful chemicals, according to the Center for Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ). CHEJ conducted a study and found that vinyl plastic back-to-school supplies including backpacks, 3-ring binders, lunchboxes, rainboots, and raincoats often contain…
A new Indiana law provides the opportunity for a clean slate and freedom from discrimination in hiring for individuals who may have committed minor crimes in the past. Individuals convicted of certain misdemeanors and minor Class D felonies can petition the court to have their records expunged thanks the new “Second Chance” Law that took…
The National Safety Council (NSC) has confirmed what most of us know – cell phones and driving don’t mix. In a recent report, the organization cited cell phone use as a factor in 24 percent of auto accidents in 2010. In a review of 180 fatal crashes from 2009 to 2011, the NSC found that…
You just had a fender bender. You are shaken but get out of the car to make sure the person who ran the stop sign is OK. You check for damage. Nothing obvious, but you exchange insurance information with the driver anyway – just in case there is damage that isn’t visually evident. Over the…