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Even though many people altered their Thanksgiving plans as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the November holiday remains something a celebration of food in homes across the country. People from all walks of life spend a considerable amount of time in their kitchens preparing some of their favorite dishes. Historically, holiday chefs use an array of different types of culinary devices, including the Crock-Pot Express Pressure Cooker. Just prior to the 2020 Thanksgiving holiday, Sunbeam Products, the manufacturer of…

Nestled on the plains of Kansas, the University of Kansas may not come to mind as an institution of higher education with a hazing tradition that has been described as “long and sordid.” However, that is the case. The school garnered this reputation because of fraternity hazing incidents, including situations that resulted in the long-term suspension of fraternities. With that said, fraternity hazing is not the only problem of this nature plaguing KU. A particularly disturbing hazing situation at the…

Birth Defects in Colorado Linked to Medical, Recreational Marijuana A study published in the medical journal Clinical Pediatrics has strongly demonstrated a link between marijuana use in early pregnancy and serious birth defects in Colorado. In this post, the medical marijuana injury lawyer at The Doan Law Firm summarizes the findings of this study and discusses its possible legal implications. Background The State of Colorado decriminalized possession and use of cannabis (marijuana) for medical purposes in 2001 and approved the…