Colson Hicks Eidson Recognized for the 14th Consecutive Year by Chambers USA
Our Tradition of Success Continues in 2021 Coral Gables, Fla. (May 2021) – Coral Gables-based Colson Hicks Eidson is proud to announce that we have again been ranked in the top tier of litigation firms in the State of Florida. Additionally, several of our attorneys are highly ranked by Chambers. Chambers and Partners are considered […]
Colson Hicks Eidson Receives Top Rankings in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firm” Rankings
The nationally-recognized law firm, Colson Hicks Eidson, is proud to announce that they have once again been recognized in U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2021 edition. Nationally, Colson Hicks Eidson has been recognized in the areas of: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs Commercial Litigation Regionally, the […]
What is Pigmentary Maculopathy, the Degenerative Eye Condition Caused by Elmiron?
Those suffering from interstitial cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome, only have one choice when it comes to treating this condition when it comes to prescription medications. Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) is the only FDA-approved medication that is supposed to bring relief to interstitial cystitis patients. Manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals (a subsidiary of Johnson […]
Injuries Occur On Cruise Ships – How Can You Hold Operators Accountable?
While the cruise industry may have taken a hit during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this is an industry that will undoubtedly return strong in the future with plenty of willing cruise ship passengers. Already, many people are planning cruise ship vacations for themselves and their families. However, what happens if you are injured actions of […]
Commercial Trucking Hours of Service Requirements Likely Changing
When you drive your vehicle around large commercial trucks on the highway, you probably do not put much thought into the regulations involved in the trucking industry. One of the most important jobs of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is ensuring that truck drivers and truck companies follow the established hours of service […]
Pigmentary Maculopathy Seems To Be Unique To Elmiron Users
Elmiron is a prescription medication taken to treat interstitial cystitis. It is the only FDA-approved prescription medication to treat this disorder, which is also known as painful bladder syndrome. However, various studies have been published that show that Elmiron can cause irreversible eye damage and those taking the medication. Specifically, studies say that this medication […]
FDA Lists Alternatives To Zantac As They Pull The Drug From Shelves
Zantac and other ranitidine products have been under close scrutiny since last year after testing found high levels of a carcinogen known as N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)inside the medications. Many pharmacies and other retailers stopped selling prescription Zantac and over-the-counter ranitidine products. Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked manufacturers of Zantac and generic equivalents […]
Allergan Again Under Fire For Their Breast Implants
Allergan has faced intense scrutiny over the last year regarding their BIOCELL textured breast implants. Research indicates that these implants have increased the risk of a woman contracting breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). In July of 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that Allergan recall these implants. They did so, […]
Why You Should Watch Out For Drug Recalls
The last thing anybody should have to worry about when they are prescribed a medication by a doctor is that there will be side effects that neither are they, nor their doctor, would have any knowledge of. Prescription drug recalls have been in the news a lot lately, particularly concerning the heartburn medication Zantac and […]
Cuban Docks Fights Cruise Lines’ Bid For Review By 11th Circuit
Havana Docks Corporation claims they are “the rightful owner of an interest in and claim to certain commercial waterfront real property in the Port of Havana, Cuba.”This property, says the company, was stolen from them by Fidel Castro in 1960. Havana Docks has previously filed a lawsuit against various cruise lines, claiming they trafficked in […]
