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Published on: 13 May 2016 By

A new kind of climate change tax

Faced with the increasingly certain prospect of widespread infrastructure failure related to climate change San Francisco is proposing an interesting new measure—a $12 a year property tax upon property owners. While taxation is not a new tool for battling climate change, this proposed tax is unique in that is aimed wholly at dealing with climate adaptation,...

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Diamonds

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Transvaginal Mesh

Transvaginal Mesh (also referred to as pelvic mesh, vaginal mesh, a “hammock,” or a “sling”) is used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (“POP”) and stress urinary incontinence (“SUI”) in women. It is associated with the development of a number of side effects including mesh erosion through the vaginal wall, infection, pain, urinary problems, recurrence of...

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Yasmin/Yaz

In August 19, 2010, a motion to authorize the bringing of a class action and to ascribe the status of representatives was commenced by Siskinds, Desmeules, the Quebec firm affiliated to Siskinds LLP, against the defendant Bayer Inc. (the “defendant”), on behalf of all persons in Québec, including their successors, assigns, family members and any...

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Ozempic / GLP-1 Drugs

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (aka GLP-1 drugs) are pharmaceutical drugs that have been approved by regulators as treatments for type 2 diabetes and – in some cases – for chronic weight management. Among the most popular GLP-1 drugs are Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy (all of which contain the active ingredient semaglutide). Ozempic and other GLP-1...

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Catheters

Implantable central venous catheters (“CVCs”) are medical devices that are implanted in the chest or near the neck to provide long-term access to major veins to allow for repeated drawing and/or delivery of fluids, medications and/or nutrients. These devices are common in cancer patients who require repeat chemotherapy treatments, as well as in patients with...

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Hernia Mesh

Siskinds LLP has launched class action lawsuits against several hernia mesh manufacturers, including Atrium, Bard, Covidien and Johnson & Johnson and their affiliates, on behalf of Canadians who suffered serious injuries and complications arising from the use of their products. The class actions allege that the manufacturers failed to adequately warn patients and healthcare professionals...

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