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Elmiron Acknowledged As Potentially Dangerous Drug

Elmiron is a pentosan polysulfate sodium, which is used to treat interstitial cystitis or “painful bladder syndrome.”  Painful bladder syndrome affects more than a million people in the United States by causing chronic pain in the bladder and pelvis areas.  Currently, Elmiron is the only prescription pill approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]

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What to Expect with Phases Yellow and Green

At O’Connor Law, we wish to update you on the phases of shutdown affecting counties throughout the state. We hope everyone continues to stay safe as they can as the economy reopens.  Since the COVID-19 spread among Pennsylvania, all the counties in Pennsylvania have been quarantined under 3 different phases, which are red, yellow and […]

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Tik Tok Trend Presents Danger To Participants

Social media has created online communities, and continues to drive online communication.  As this process occurs, the media adapts.  The newest adaptation in this trend is an app known as “Tik Tok”.  The app, which was started in China in 2016, launched in the United States in 2018 and has become an enormous hit with […]

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Amazon Inc.’s Struggle To Protect Essential Employees Hits Home

Despite thriving online sales, Amazon.com Inc. has not had a smooth adjustment to COVID-19 and its effects. As its employees struggle to remain healthy and safe, Amazon has been criticized by multiple organizations.  A great example of this points to a local warehouse, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has begun conducting an […]

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Amazon Inc.’s Struggle To Protect Essential Employees Hits Home

Despite thriving online sales, Amazon.com Inc. has not had a smooth adjustment to COVID-19 and its effects. As its employees struggle to remain healthy and safe, Amazon has been criticized by multiple organizations.  A great example of this points to a local warehouse, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has begun conducting an […]

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