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A Chicago Native Finds a Way to Help People at Ankin Law

Ever since she was a child growing up in Chicago, Monse Ronces knew she wanted to help people, and the law presented a path to do that. At first, she thought about being a lawyer, but in the end, she chose another path in the profession to accomplish that goal. That was through being a

Ankin Law and The REKAP Join Forces for Chicago Sports Fans

They’ve worked together a number of times in the past, so when David Kaplan decided to start a new sports venture, it was inevitable that Howard Ankin would be involved. This time its for “The REKAP,” a YouTube-based sports platform catered to the die-hard fans of Chicago sports since 2023. David started the project and has recently

Tesla Cybertrucks Recalled Due to Safety Issues

April 16th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalled Cybertrucks once again due to safety concerns involving an exterior panel detaching from the trucks while driving, which could be a road hazard for other drivers.

Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Update

Hair relaxer lawsuit update (April 2025): Lawsuits against manufacturers of chemical hair relaxers continue to build momentum as new plaintiffs step forward with claims of serious health consequences, including uterine, ovarian, and endometrial cancer. With thousands of cases now consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL), and growing scientific evidence suggesting a link between long-term hair relaxer use and hormone-related cancers, the

Why Is There a Lawsuit Against Paragard?

Thousands of women have filed lawsuits against Paragard intrauterine device (IUD) manufacturers, claiming the device can break during removal and cause serious injury. The lawsuits allege that the manufacturers failed to warn patients and doctors about the risks, leading to emergency surgeries, infertility, and long-term health complications.

Oxbryta Has Been Linked to an Increased Risk of Stroke

Oxbryta has been linked to an increased risk of stroke. The drug, which was developed to treat sickle cell disease (SCD), has been pulled from the market after mounting evidence linked it to an increased risk of stroke, vaso-occlusive crises, and death. On September 25, 2024, Pfizer voluntarily withdrew all lots of Oxbryta globally. The next day, the U.S. Food

AliExpress Recalls Three Brands of Hair Dryers

April 15th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – Popular online retailer AliExpress is recalling three brands of hair dryers due to safety concerns involving electrocution and shock hazards. These products, each sold on the company’s website, pose significant hazards to consumers due to a lack of basic safety features. The hair dryers, which do not have required immersion protection devices, are considered