As Published By ALAN S. RIPKA, ESQUIRE Standing in Your Clients’ Shoes It seems that many lawyers have forgotten that their job is to do everything that the clients would do for themselves if they could. Clients hire lawyers because clients believe that law school and experience has given the attorney an ability they do…
As Published By ALAN S. RIPKA, ESQUIRE Roman Shade Cords Kills Boy On November 10, 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Hanover Direct Inc. recalled about 495,000 Roman shades and 28,500 roller/roll-up blinds after receiving a report of a boy who died by hanging from the product’s cord. Selling these dangerous products renders…
As Published By ALAN S. RIPKA, ESQUIRE Rollerblades with Loose Frames Recalled On November 9, 2010, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Rollerblade USA recalled around 29,000 Spark and Spitfire rollerblades because of loose wheels or frames. Rollerblade USA received reports of loose bolts in new skates. Loose wheels and frames can cause users to…
As Published By ALAN S. RIPKA, ESQUIRE Maclaren Recalls Strollers Because of Child Finger Amputations When you have a baby, the last thing you want to think about is whether the stroller you purchased is safe – especially whether or not your Maclaren stroller will injure or even cut off your child’s finger. Like most…
