Author: Aron Solomon

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon A recent medical research report highlighted the dangers of working with quartz countertops. Workers who make these countertops are dying of lung disease at a young age due to exposure to silica, a mineral tied to silicosis, a debilitating and potentially deadly lung disease. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed by the industry and government regulators. Quartz countertops are made from processed quartz, a material containing silica levels as high as 90 percent, or twice the amount found in granite. Workers who handle engineered stone can have significant exposure to silica, particularly…

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon In the realm of personal injury law, few issues carry as much weight and long-lasting impact as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). As we gain a deeper understanding of the devastating consequences of TBIs, it is essential that our legal frameworks adapt to ensure justice, support, and adequate compensation for survivors. The time has come for a comprehensive reform of traumatic brain injury law to address the unique challenges faced by TBI survivors and their families. Traumatic brain injuries can result from a range of incidents, including sports-related injuries, motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, and…

First appeared in BOXSCORE By Aron Solomon The recent draft legislation proposed by U.S. senators aims to establish federal standards and regulations for athletes’ health and safety, including name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights.The bill was introduced by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) While the intention behind this legislation is to provide uniformity and protection for student-athletes, there are serious potential drawbacks to consider. The proposed legislation, which would preempt state laws and establish federal oversight, may not be in the best interest of student-athletes. Here are some of the reasons why: 1. Lack of…

First appeared in MedPage Today By Aron Solomon Last week, the State Medical Board of Ohio revoked a plastic surgeon’s medical license due to her live-streaming of surgical procedures on TikTok. The facts of this case make it crystal clear that the Ohio board made the right decision. Katharine Grawe, MD, once widely recognized on TikTok as @doctorroxy (named after her Roxy Plastic Surgery practice), faced allegations from at least 11 patients who reported having severe complications — infections, a perforated intestine, and a loss of brain function — after Grawe operated on them while on TikTok. Several needed further medical care. As medical…

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon This week, a remarkable tragedy occurred in New Jersey. The death of a 6-year-old girl with special needs on a school bus in New Jersey has shocked and saddened the entire state. The bus monitor, Amanda Davila, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child. The name of the child was not revealed by Franklin Township prosecutors. This incident raises important questions about the standard for manslaughter in New Jersey and whether charging the bus monitor is the most fair and equitable charge the prosecutor could have applied here. In New Jersey, manslaughter…

First appeared in Western Journal By Aron Solomon Last week, a 3rd Circuit panel refused to revive the Department of Justice’s challenge to U.S. Sugar Corp.’s completed acquisition of Imperial Sugar Co. This decision has significant implications for the refined sugar market and deals a body blow to the Biden administration’s efforts to step up antitrust enforcement. The DOJ had filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to block U.S. Sugar’s proposed acquisition of Imperial Sugar, arguing that the transaction would leave an overwhelming majority of refined sugar sales in the Southeast in the hands of only two producers. The government contended that this consolidation…

First appeared in BOXSCORE By Aron Solomon I’m in the camp of “don’t shoot the messenger” here: Matt Miller has taken some pretty massive social media heat for simply revealing here the new equation for compensating running backs. The idea of a long-term high-paying deal for running backs is, at least for now, a historical artifact, the stuff of fond memories for people who played that position and the fans who loved to watch them play. The National Football League (NFL) has seen a significant shift in the value of running backs in recent years. Teams are no longer willing to…

First appeared in BOXSCORE By Aron Solomon In January 2022, Swedish professional tennis player Mikael Ymer was charged with a potential anti-doping rule violation by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for missing three out-of-competition tests within a 12-month period. As Attorney John Lawlor explains, “The point of out-of-competition doping is to catch athletes who may be using banned substances during periods when they are not actively competing.” Ymer, whose career-high ranking is world number 50, fought the charges and was cleared by an independent tribunal of three arbitrators in June 2022. Despite this initial clearance, the ITF appealed the decision, leading to a…

First appeared in BOXSCORE By Aron Solomon I ended my most recent segment this week on ESPN radio by commenting on the emerging Northwestern University football scandal. The last thing I said was that I think the NCAA’s “death penalty” needs to be considered in this situation. The death penalty is the harshest penalty that an NCAA member school can receive, and it involves a ban from competing in a sport for at least one year. The term “death penalty” is obviously used as an unfortunate and anachronistic reference to capital punishment. This ultimate penalty has been implemented only five times in NCAA…

First appeared in Florida Daily By Aron Solomon Recent legislative reforms in Florida have had an impact on the insurance market in the state. In a surprisingly responsive move, Farmers Insurance announced on Tuesday that it will no longer offer coverage in the state of Florida. This decision will impact approximately 100,000 policies, including home, auto, and other types of insurance. The withdrawal of Farmers Insurance from the Florida market raises concerns about the stability of the insurance industry in the state and the potential for other insurers to follow suit. The decision by Farmers Insurance to pull out of Florida comes despite…