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May 9, 2023

Title: Tepezza Infusions Linked to Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
Topic: Tepezza Lawsuit

Discussed by Rebecca Phillips
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.

One study reports that up to 65% of patients treated with Tepezza infusions have experienced serious side effects, including hearing loss, tinnitus, and total deafness.

Rebecca Phillips is an attorney with the Lanier Law Firm. Rebecca’s practice is diverse, having experience in mass torts, class actions, and complex business cases. Today, Rebecca gives more information about the Tepezza Class Action Lawsuit.

Click here for more information about Rebecca Phillips with the Lanier Law Firm.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) require vigorous testing for pharmaceuticals sold in America? Rebecca explains why the answer is “not really”.

Does the FDA require labeling to warn patients or physicians of any adverse effects?

What is thyroid eye disease?

Tepezza is a brand name used to treat thyroid eye disease. How is Tepezza administered?

What are some of the side effects of Tepezza? Rebecca discusses hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears),
ear-plugging sensation, and autophony (the perception that a person’s own voice is unusually loud).

Did the manufacturer adequately warn of the side effects on the label for Tepezza?

What is product liability?

In cases like Tepezza, is it wise to seek advice from an experienced law firm with a reputation for getting results? Click here for more information about the Tepezza Lawsuit and the Lanier Law Firm.

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March 8, 2023

Title: Information You Need to Know: EzriCare and Delsam Artificial Tears Lawsuit
Topic: EzriCare and Delsam Artificial Tears Lawsuit

Discussed by Rebecca Phillips
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Disclaimer: Please do NOT construe any statement made during this interview as medical or legal advice. Always consult your physician or attorney for advice on this and other issues.

New guest Rebecca Phillips is an attorney with the Lanier Law Firm. Rebecca’s practice is diverse, having experience in mass torts, class actions, and complex business cases. Most recently, she focuses her time on litigation concerning the opioid epidemic and on litigation concerning injuries caused by the diabetes drug Onglyza.

Today, however, Rebecca will be discussing a different issue: the EzriCare and Delsam Artificial Tears Lawsuit.

Click here to learn more about Rebecca Phillips with the Lanier Law Firm.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the new reported threat from using EzriCare and Delsam Artificial Tears? Rebecca explains that these products are “preservative free”, which sounds great, but it’s actually not.

Who are the two main distributors of EzriCare and Delsam Artificial Tears?

Are the CDC and FDA investing this outbreak? Rebecca reveals that at least 64 people have been infected, eight have lost their vision, and one person has died. So – YES – they are investigating.

Where were the eyedrops manufactured? Is this company required to follow American FDA guidelines?

Is the bacteria found in the EzriCare and Delsam Artificial Tears a new strain to the US?

What are some of the symptoms? Rebecca discusses eye pain, redness, and discharge. She also reveals that the infection can affect other parts of your body and even your blood stream.

Is treatment difficult? Is this new strain of bacteria resistance to nearly all antibiotics?

What legal action do consumers have against the manufacturer of EzriCare and Delsam Artificial Tears? If you have questions concerning EzriCare and Delsam Artificial Tears, please contact the Lanier Law Firm at 866-483-0319 or click here.

Why does the CDC and FDA recommend and issue recalls?

Why was Rebecca Phillips named a “Lawdragon”? 

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Title: Connection: Tylenol and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Topic: Dangers of Tylenol

Discussed by Dwana Waltman
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.

Dwana Waltman is an intake attorney with the toxic tort division of The Lanier Law Firm. Today, Dwana discusses the mounting evidence linking Tylenol usage during pregnancy to Autism Spectrum Disorder in children.

Click here to contact Dwana for legal advice on this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have many scientists and medical professionals have shared their concerns about pregnant women using Tylenol?

Has the FDA required a disclaimer on Tylenol bottles warning pregnant women of the danger? Dwana explains that the company has released a notice, but there is not a disclaimer.

A Johns Hopkins study analyzed a group of mothers and infants who were followed for 20 years after birth. What did they discover? Listen close! This information is outrageous and infuriating! NOTE: If you search DuckDuckGo you will be shocked at the results!

Have studies shown that toxins in the mother’s blood can cross the placenta and enter the baby’s bloodstream?

There has not been much reporting on this in the main stream media. Will that change now that these new studies have been published? Is legal action being taken against the manufacturers of Tylenol and its generic drugs, in addition to action against retailers of Tylenol? Will more women be seeking medical and legal advice?

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December 16, 2022

Title: Justice for our Service Men and Women
Topic: Camp Lejeune

Discussed by Michelle Greene
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

From August 1953 through December 1987, the water at Camp Lejeune was contaminated. Did the government know about the problem and do nothing?

Michelle Greene represents clients in a variety of civil litigation matters, including toxic torts and products liability. Today, Michelle discusses the atrocities that happened at Camp Lejeune.

Click here to send a message to the Lanier Law Firm or call 866.907.7623.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is/was in the water at Camp Lejeune? Michelle reveals how extremely high the levels of two specific poisons were

How did the contamination start? How does the government know when it started? Why did they start testing the water in the first place?

How many service men and women, including their families, were exposed to the toxic chemicals in the water at Camp Lejeune? Estimate: 1,000,000

What are some of the illnesses/diseases people are suffering from? Michelle explains different water plants contained different toxic chemicals, so different illnesses/diseases were found and affect people differently.

Is the government doing everything they can to find every person who could have been infected by the water at Camp Lejeune? Or is it up to each individual person to contact an attorney for compensation?

What is the Camp Lejeune Justice Act?  Michelle gives all the legal information, explaining that service men and women are allowed to file suit against the government in this case.

Many people have already died from different illnesses/diseases found in the water at Camp Lejeune. Are surviving family members permitted to file suit in honor of their deceased loved one?

How can the Lanier Law Firm help?

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October 26, 2022

Title: Connection: Tylenol and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Topic: Dangers of Tylenol

Discussed by Dwana Waltman
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.

Dwana Waltman is an intake attorney with the toxic tort division of The Lanier Law Firm. Today, Dwana discusses the mounting evidence linking Tylenol usage during pregnancy to Autism Spectrum Disorder in children.

Click here to contact Dwana for legal advice on this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have many scientists and medical professionals have shared their concerns about pregnant women using Tylenol?

Has the FDA required a disclaimer on Tylenol bottles warning pregnant women of the danger? Dwana explains that the company has released a notice, but there is not a disclaimer.

A Johns Hopkins study analyzed a group of mothers and infants who were followed for 20 years after birth. What did they discover? Listen close! This information is outrageous and infuriating! NOTE: If you search DuckDuckGo you will be shocked at the results!

Have studies shown that toxins in the mother’s blood can cross the placenta and enter the baby’s bloodstream?

There has not been much reporting on this in the main stream media. Will that change now that these new studies have been published? Is legal action being taken against the manufacturers of Tylenol and its generic drugs, in addition to action against retailers of Tylenol? Will more women be seeking medical and legal advice?

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Title: Justice for our Service Men and Women
Topic: Camp Lejeune

Discussed by Michelle Greene
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

From August 1953 through December 1987, the water at Camp Lejeune was contaminated. Did the government know about the problem and do nothing?

Michelle Greene represents clients in a variety of civil litigation matters, including toxic torts and products liability. Today, Michelle discusses the atrocities that happened at Camp Lejeune.

Click here to send a message to the Lanier Law Firm or call 866.907.7623.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is/was in the water at Camp Lejeune? Michelle reveals how extremely high the levels of two specific poisons were

How did the contamination start? How does the government know when it started? Why did they start testing the water in the first place?

How many service men and women, including their families, were exposed to the toxic chemicals in the water at Camp Lejeune? Estimate: 1,000,000

What are some of the illnesses/diseases people are suffering from? Michelle explains different water plants contained different toxic chemicals, so different illnesses/diseases were found and affect people differently.

Is the government doing everything they can to find every person who could have been infected by the water at Camp Lejeune? Or is it up to each individual person to contact an attorney for compensation?

What is the Camp Lejeune Justice Act?  Michelle gives all the legal information, explaining that service men and women are allowed to file suit against the government in this case.

Many people have already died from different illnesses/diseases found in the water at Camp Lejeune. Are surviving family members permitted to file suit in honor of their deceased loved one?

How can the Lanier Law Firm help?

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September 16, 2022

Title: Justice for our Service Men and Women
Topic: Camp Lejeune

Discussed by Michelle Greene
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

From August 1953 through December 1987, the water at Camp Lejeune was contaminated. Did the government know about the problem and do nothing?

Michelle Greene represents clients in a variety of civil litigation matters, including toxic torts and products liability. Today, Michelle discusses the atrocities that happened at Camp Lejeune.

Click here to send a message to the Lanier Law Firm or call 866.907.7623.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is/was in the water at Camp Lejeune? Michelle reveals how extremely high the levels of two specific poisons were

How did the contamination start? How does the government know when it started? Why did they start testing the water in the first place?

How many service men and women, including their families, were exposed to the toxic chemicals in the water at Camp Lejeune? Estimate: 1,000,000

What are some of the illnesses/diseases people are suffering from? Michelle explains different water plants contained different toxic chemicals, so different illnesses/diseases were found and affect people differently.

Is the government doing everything they can to find every person who could have been infected by the water at Camp Lejeune? Or is it up to each individual person to contact an attorney for compensation?

What is the Camp Lejeune Justice Act?  Michelle gives all the legal information, explaining that service men and women are allowed to file suit against the government in this case.

Many people have already died from different illnesses/diseases found in the water at Camp Lejeune. Are surviving family members permitted to file suit in honor of their deceased loved one?

How can the Lanier Law Firm help?

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August 10, 2022

Title: The Dangers of Asbestos and Mesothelioma
Topic: Asbestos

Discussed by Sam Taylor
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as medical OR legal advice. Always consult your physician for advice on medical issues or your lawyer for legal questions.

Asbestos exposure is the No. 1 cause of work-related deaths in the world, with an estimated 1.3 million workers at risk of exposure today. While financial compensation cannot reverse asbestos-related illness or bring back loved ones, it can provide victims and their families with financial security and the justice that they deserve.

Sam Taylor is the managing attorney for asbestos litigation with the Lanier Law Firm. Today he explains the dangers of asbestos and mesothelioma and how the Lanier Law Firm can help.

Click here for more information about asbestos and mesothelioma from the Lanier Law Firm. You can contact Sam Taylor at Sam.Taylor@lanierlawfirm.com or call 281.716.4910.

Click here for more information about Sam Taylor.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is working around asbestos dangerous?

What is Mesothelioma and how is it contracted? Sam explains that Mesothelioma is easily contracted, but does not present until a minimum of ten years after exposure and up to fifty years later. He also reveals that family members can even be exposed to Mesothelioma by simply being around the clothing!

What industries used asbestos? Are any still using asbestos? NOTE: This list is extensive and quite shocking!

Is Mesothelioma the only illness contracted from asbestos exposure?

If someone suspects they worked around asbestos, should they be tested? Sam explains that it depends on when the person was exposed to asbestos.

Are the experienced asbestos attorneys at the Lanier Law Firm among the most experienced asbestos attorneys in the world? Click here for more information about the Lanier Law Firm or call 866.744.5296.

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February 23, 2022

Title: Helping the Little Guy
Topic: Helping the Little Guy

Discussed by Ben Major
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Part 1 of 3

After facing and beating cancer, Ben Major wanted to do more with his life, so he became an attorney! He now represents hard-working Americans like you and me in the Issues and Appeals section of the Lanier Law Firm.

Click here for more information on Ben Major.

Click here for more information about the Lanier Law Firm.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why did Ben Major choose a teaching and coaching path for the first part of his career?

What words of encouragement does Ben have for people facing hardships in life? Ben doesn’t believe that there is a one-size-fits-all approach to healing, but he does say this: “Find something to look forward to…and pray.”

How did Ben meet Mark Lanier?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Helping the Little Guy
Topic: Helping the Little Guy

Discussed by Ben Major
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the Johnson & Johnson Talc Case? What was the verdict? How did the Supreme Court rule when Johnson & Johnson appealed the case? Ben Major also discusses J&J’s newest scheme to avoid payment of billions of dollars to the women they harmed with their tainted product.

Have any countries banned J&J talc-based baby powder products?

Working on the J&J case was the first time Ben Major had personally worked with Mark Lanier. What was that experience like?

Ben Major is fulfilling a life-long dream of helping the “little guy” and discusses a current case of a man from China who was targeted by the Chinese government simply for being pro-freedom.

Why did the company Yahoo! help the Chinese government find this man? Ben and Terry will continue to discuss this case in the third segment…

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Helping the Little Guy
Topic: Helping the Little Guy

Discussed by Ben Major
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What did Mr. Ning do “wrong” against the Chinese government? Ben explains that Mr. Ning was simply trying to make life better for himself and others by speaking out against the Chinese Communist Regime.

Why is the Lanier Law Firm suing Yahoo!?

How is practicing law different than teaching and coaching?

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June 4, 2021

Title: Johnson & Johnson Talc Verdict
Topic: Johnson & Johnson Talc Verdict

Discussed by Kevin Parker
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

After they lost in lower courts, Johnson & Johnson attempted a “hail Mary pass” by appealing to the US Supreme Court in hopes of reversing a huge monetary judgment. The US Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal.

Kevin Parker is an attorney with the Lanier Law Firm. Today he shares more details about the case, the verdict, and the decision from SCOTUS.

Click here  for more information

Questions/Issues Discussed:

During the trial phase, was it proven that asbestos causes cancer, including ovarian cancer? Was it also proven that Johnson & Johnson talcum powder had asbestos in it?

Was the trial jury presented with mountains of evidence that Johnson & Johnson was aware their talc mines had asbestos veins and that there was no way to keep the asbestos out of their products aimed at mothers and babies?

In 1976, did the cosmetics industry agree to make sure its talc products did not contain detectable amounts of asbestos?

For decades, did Johnson & Johnson obfuscate and hide the fact their products were dangerous and could cause cancer in woman?

Did Johnson & Johnson ghostwrite clinical studies that were used to mislead the FDA?

Was this all done for one purpose: to make more money?

Has Johnson & Johnson pulled its talcum powder products in US and Canadian markets, but not markets in India, Mexico, and other countries with weak product liability laws?

Are there thousands of US lawsuits pending against Johnson & Johnson by women who claim asbestos in their powder caused their cancer?

What will happen with these thousands of cases now that US Supreme Court has declined to take up the cases we have been discussing?

Do Conservatives love for companies to get big, hire lots of Americans, and make profits that benefit shareholders?

Should Conservatives find it reprehensible when corporations, big or small, knowingly cause great harm to the health and life of their customers and continue to do so to make more money?

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April 6, 2021

Title: Are Truck Drivers at Fault?
Topic: Safer Texas Roads

Discussed by Judson Waltman
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.

In 2019, Texas had more large truck crashes than Colorado, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, Arizona, Kansas, Mississippi, and Nebraska combined. In 2020, Texas ranked first in the nation for the number of truck crashes.

Instead of focusing on making Texas roads safer, the Texas legislature wants to shield trucking companies from liability and money damages for the harm and death they cause.

Judson Waltman is the Managing Attorney in Houston over Personal Injury and Product Liability with the Lanier Law Firm. Today he discusses the negative ramifications that HB19 would have on Texas roadways and drivers.

Click here for more on HB19.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does Texas have exceptionally deadly roads?

Instead of wanting to shield big trucking companies from liability, should the Legislature first look at ways of making our roadways safer?

Should corporations be fully responsible for their actions? Judd says: “Everybody ought to have a fair shake in the courtroom and all the evidence should come out: the good and the bad.”

HB19 will stack the deck in favor of big corporations, trucking companies, and insurance companies. Should juries be able to hear testimony concerning a company’s hiring practices, training history, and maintenance (or lack of maintenance) of their vehicles?

Does HB19 apply to ALL vehicles on Texas roadways? Or just commercial vehicles and big rigs?

Why does the Texas Legislature want to shift the blame from the trucking companies to their drivers?

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January 7, 2021

Title: Yahoo and the Chinese Connection
Topic: Yahoo Helps China

Discussed by Kevin Parker
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

BREAKING: FEDERAL LAWSUIT CLAIMS YAHOO MANAGEMENT’S SECRET PACT WITH CHINA SUPPORTED TORTURE AND IMPRISONMENT OF PRO-DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS

QUESTION: In exchange for access to millions of internet users and the possibility of enormous profits, did Yahoo enable the Chinese Communist Regime to monitor private emails, capture, imprison, and torture?

Guest Kevin Parker is an attorney with the Lanier Law Firm. He and his family are active in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities in Houston and across the United States as volunteers with Family to Family Network.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who is Ning Xianhua?

In an effort to silence pro-democracy dissidents in China and to capture Mr. Ning, is it alleged that the Chinese Communist Government and Yahoo conspired together to capture Mr. Ning?

Was he tortured by the Chinese Communist Government? NOTE: Kevin Parker reveals the horrors that Mr. Ning endured. Use caution when listening around young children.

Why did Yahoo help the Chinese Communist Government? HINT: Money!

Is Ning Xianhua now living in the US?

On what basis can a lawsuit be filed against a foreign company and/or government?

Are the actions of Yahoo, their successor companies, and the Chinese Communist Regime egregious human rights violations?

How and where did Yahoo intercept the emails of Mr. Ning?

Are there other lawsuits against Yahoo for this very same reason?

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November 6, 2020

Title: Tamiflu Whistleblower Case
Topic: Tamiflu Whistleblower Case

Discussed by Chris Gadoury
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Part 1 of 2

Are taxpayers protected from unscrupulous corporations who make false claims about their products to win government contracts?

Chris Gadoury is a senior attorney with the Lanier Law Firm. Today, he discusses the whistleblower who spilled the beans on the dangers of the over-the-counter flu medication Tamiflu.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who is the whistleblower? Why are whistleblowers protected by law? Are they encouraged to come forward for public safety and awareness?

Does the FDA rely on information and findings from pharmaceutical companies? OR Does the FDA have its own independent labs where they conduct double-blind studies in an effort to duplicate the pharmaceutical companies’ findings?

What is an Investigational New Drug Application?

Has the FDA been questioning the effectiveness of Tamiflu for years?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Tamiflu Whistleblower Case
Topic: Tamiflu Whistleblower Case

Discussed by Chris Gadoury
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the False Claims Act? When was it signed into law? HINT: A long, long time ago!

Does the False Claims Act have important safeguards to protect taxpayers and prevent unscrupulous corporations from making false claims to win government contracts?

What did studies prove about the dangers of Tamiflu?

Why could the manufacturer of Tamiflu be held responsible for damages?

Does this whistleblower case take on more importance as our government responds to the need to stockpile protective equipment and supplies for the Covid-19 pandemic?

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October 7, 2020

Title: Failure to Warn
Topic: Prescription Drug Safety

Discussed by Richard Meadow
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.

Have you or a loved one taken the prescription drug Elmiron? This drug, used for bladder pain, has caused vision loss in some people.

Rick Meadow offers more information about this harmful prescription drug today. Click here  to contact the Lanier Law Firm for questions about this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do prescription drugs often have unknown side-effects years after initial testing?

Do prescription drugs often have unintended consequences that are discovered during the trial/testing phase prior to FDA approval?

Does the FDA do testing on prescription drugs? Or does the drug-maker do the testing?

Why are pharmaceutical companies required to list known side-effects? Is this known as “informed consent”?

After a prescription drug has been on the market for years, can unknown side-effects become apparent?

Are drug manufacturers required to tell the public as they become aware of new side-effects of the prescription drugs?

Has recent research found that the prescription drug Elmiron can damage people’s eyes and even cause vision loss?

Have product liability lawsuits been filed against the maker of Elmiron for failure to warn?

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September 14, 2020

Title: Yahoo and the Chinese Connection
Topic: Yahoo Helps China

Discussed by Kevin Parker
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

BREAKING: FEDERAL LAWSUIT CLAIMS YAHOO MANAGEMENT’S SECRET PACT WITH CHINA SUPPORTED TORTURE AND IMPRISONMENT OF PRO-DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS

QUESTION: In exchange for access to millions of internet users and the possibility of enormous profits, did Yahoo enable the Chinese Communist Regime to monitor private emails, capture, imprison, and torture?

Guest Kevin Parker is an attorney with the Lanier Law Firm. He and his family are active in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities in Houston and across the United States as volunteers with Family to Family Network.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who is Ning Xianhua?

In an effort to silence pro-democracy dissidents in China and to capture Mr. Ning, is it alleged that the Chinese Communist Government and Yahoo conspired together to capture Mr. Ning?

Was he tortured by the Chinese Communist Government? NOTE: Kevin Parker reveals the horrors that Mr. Ning endured. Use caution when listening around young children.

Why did Yahoo help the Chinese Communist Government? HINT: Money!

Is Ning Xianhua now living in the US?

On what basis can a lawsuit be filed against a foreign company and/or government?

Are the actions of Yahoo, their successor companies, and the Chinese Communist Regime egregious human rights violations?

How and where did Yahoo intercept the emails of Mr. Ning?

Are there other lawsuits against Yahoo for this very same reason?

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July 8, 2020

Title: Johnson & Johnson Conduct “Reprehensible”
Topic: J&J Baby Powder and Asbestos

Discussed by Rachel Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

What’s UP with the recent verdict in Johnson and Johnson baby powder and asbestos case? Rachel Lanier, with the New York office of the Lanier Law Firm, has details…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a “cause of action”? What was the cause of action in the J&J case?

How was the negative, condemning, and convicting evidence against J&J discovered?

A Missouri appellate court unanimously upheld a St. Louis jury’s determination that J&J engaged in “reprehensible conduct”. What are Rachel’s thoughts on the verdict and the amount awarded?

Are there still open cases against J&J?

Is the verdict against J&J unprecedented?

Rachel Lanier is the daughter of Mark Lanier. What is that like?

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May 27, 2020

Title: J&J Pulling Baby Powder Products!
Topic: J&J Baby Powder and Asbestos

Discussed by Monica Cooper
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Monica Cooper, an attorney with the Lanier Law Firm, discusses the recent decision by Johnson & Johnson to pull ALL baby powder products from the shelves in America. This is a HUGE Victory!

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Was the Lanier Law Firm one of the first to sue J&J over the use of talc in their baby powder products?

How was asbestos found in the baby powder sold by J&J?

Was fighting J&J like David fighting Goliath?

Why does it sometimes take years to see harmful products finally pulled from the shelves across America?

Did the FDA finally agree that there is asbestos in talc – specifically in J&J baby powder products?

How was the Lanier Law Firm instrumental in getting the product pulled off the shelves to protect the health of women in the future?

What other cases does Monica handle with the Lanier Law Firm?

What is meant by ‘latency’? Will there still be cancer cases for up to 40 years after excessive exposure?

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Title: Mark Lanier Reacts to J&J Announcement
Topic: J&J Baby Powder and Asbestos

Discussed by W. Mark Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Mark Lanier reacts to the recent announcement from Johnson & Johnson concerning their use of talcum powder in their products.

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May 4, 2020

Title: Can China Be Sued?
Topic: Mark Lanier Comments on China

Discussed by W. Mark Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

On Friday, May 1st, we had Riley Walters on to discuss “China Must Be Held Accountable for COVID-19”. Riley is a Policy Analyst in the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation.

Today, attorney Mark Lanier discusses the logistics of a possible lawsuit against the Chinese Government. Mark Lanier can be found here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Worldwide, hundreds of thousands have died from the coronavirus with over 60,000 deaths across the US. In Mark’s opinion, who is to blame? Is God to blame? Is China to blame? Are individual governments to blame?

Can China be held responsible and liable for damages? What court would have jurisdiction?

What is “discovery”? Will discovery be problematic in any Coronavirus lawsuit? Is this an expensive process?

Do we need to change or update some laws in the US regarding this issue? Can bi-partisan legislators work together? Why is Mark Lanier pursuing this issue so passionately? Hint: if a wrongdoer is not held accountable, they will just commit wrong again…and again…

What are the odds of a successful lawsuit? What are the odds of successfully recovering money damages?

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March 27, 2020

Title: Can Restaurants File a Coronavirus Insurance Claim?
Topic: Coronavirus

Discussed by Kevin Parker
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.

Attorney Kevin Parker discusses the rights of restaurant business owners during the Corona quarantine. You can find more information about Kevin here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do some insurance policies cover for floods, fires, and theft?

What is a “business interruption” claim?

What is an “all risk policy”?

Is this new territory for everyone, including the courts?

What should businesses being doing now if they believe they will make a claim? Kevin Parker offers some great advice. Listen close!

How can we help locally-owned restaurants and businesses during Corona quarantine?

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November 20, 2019

Title: Judges, Tort Reform, and Your Rights
Topic: Right to a Trial by Jury

Discussed by Kevin Parker
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Part 1 of 3

Who should you listen to? The lawyers? Big Business? Big Insurance Companies? The Lobbyists for big business and the insurance companies? Or should you trust the Judges who preside over the cases?

New guest Kevin Parker is a member of the Christian Legal Society and serves on the board of elders and as a youth ministry volunteer for the church he attends. He joined The Lanier Law Firm in 1994.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a trial attorney?

Did God give specific instructions to Moses in the Bible concerning this issue?

What is the purpose of a “trial by jury”? Why are they vital to our Civil Justice System?

Has Texas long recognized the right to a trial by jury as one of our citizens’ most precious rights?

What is an “open court”?

What is considered a “frivolous lawsuit”?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Judges, Tort Reform, and Your Rights
Topic: Right to a Trial by Jury

Discussed by Kevin Parker
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is filing a lawsuit against someone or a company a “Christian thing to do”?

Kevin discusses the results of a survey  of trial Judges conducted by the Baylor Law Review.

Did Judges say they are still seeing too many frivolous lawsuits? Or are they seeing less? br />
Kevin continues to discuss this survey in the next segment…

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Judges, Tort Reform, and Your Rights
Topic: Right to a Trial by Jury

Discussed by Kevin Parker
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did Judges respond that they have seen too many excessively high or low verdicts?

Do Judges have the legal right to reduce the amount awarded by a jury?

Kevin and his family are integrally involved in promoting the rights of people with disabilities in Houston and across the United States as volunteers for the Family to Family Network.

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October 30, 2019

Title: Is Suing a Person Biblical?
Topic: Opioid Update

Discussed by W. Mark Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

What does the Bible say about suing another person? Mark Lanier, Founder of the Lanier Law Firm, has some answers…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the Bible, specifically in the Old Testament, have instructions for the roof-top builder, the oxen-owner, and the well-digger? Do those instructions and words of caution have application today?

Was our legal code modeled after the Bible? How is this different than other countries in the world?

What is a plaintiff attorney? Why did Mark Lanier choose this career path? He says: “I wanted to be a lawyer who helped David fight Goliath.”

Recently, the Lanier Law Firm represented two counties in Ohio win a large opioid settlement. What are opioids? Are they addictive? Can opioids cause death? Is it the Lanier Law Firm’s contention that the distributors, manufacturers, and retailers of opioids are at fault for this epidemic?

How much was the award? Who was the lawsuit against? Is this settlement just the tip of iceberg? Mark also explains how his law firm is giving back into the community to help stop the opioid epidemic.

Mark is also a Bible Study teacher at Champion Forest Baptist Church – Champions Campus. Click here  for more information on his class in Houston. Regardless of religious background, YOU are welcome! You might even get to sit next to Terry Lowry and his wife, Kathy!

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October 29, 2019

Title: Is Suing a Person Biblical?
Topic: Opioid Update

Discussed by W. Mark Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

What does the Bible say about suing another person? Mark Lanier, Founder of the Lanier Law Firm, has some answers…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the Bible, specifically in the Old Testament, have instructions for the roof-top builder, the oxen-owner, and the well-digger? Do those instructions and words of caution have application today?

Was our legal code modeled after the Bible? How is this different than other countries in the world?

What is a plaintiff attorney? Why did Mark Lanier choose this career path? He says: “I wanted to be a lawyer who helped David fight Goliath.”

Recently, the Lanier Law Firm represented two counties in Ohio win a large opioid settlement. What are opioids? Are they addictive? Can opioids cause death? Is it the Lanier Law Firm’s contention that the distributors, manufacturers, and retailers of opioids are at fault for this epidemic?

How much was the award? Who was the lawsuit against? Is this settlement just the tip of iceberg? Mark also explains how his law firm is giving back into the community to help stop the opioid epidemic.

Mark is also a Bible Study teacher at Champion Forest Baptist Church – Champions Campus. Click here  for more information on his class in Houston. Regardless of religious background, YOU are welcome! You might even get to sit next to Terry Lowry and his wife, Kathy!

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October 24, 2019

Title: UPDATE: Vaping is NOT Safe
Topic: Vaping

Discussed by Richard Meadow
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

According to the National Youth Tobacco Study, millions of middle and high school students currently use e-cigarettes, or “vape”.

Rick Meadow is a national mass tort reform leader with the Lanier Law Firm (New York Office). Today he offers an update on the dangers of vaping and what the Lanier Law Firm is doing to stop the makers of e-cigarettes.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is vaping?

Are the youth across America succumbing to numerous illnesses attributed to vaping? Are many students addicted to vaping?

Are some of these illnesses’ life threatening? Can some of these illnesses linger for life, similar to the effects of tobacco cigarettes?

Has the largest manufacturer of e-cigarettes, JUUL, intentionally, specifically, and purposefully targeted minors?

How and why are people adding THC to the JUUL pods?

Has JUUL effectively cornered the market with over a 70% market share?

Are the e-cigarettes and pods designed to be easily concealed?

What is the Lanier Law Firm’s opinion of JUUL and other makers of e-cigarettes? Are they purposefully marketing the product to minors with “special flavors”?

Bottom line: Is vaping really “that bad”? HINT: Yes, it is!

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October 8, 2019

Title: Human Trafficking: Punish the Enablers
Topic: Human Trafficking and Slavery

Discussed by Monica Cooper
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Part 1 of 3

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed may be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, human trafficking is second only to drug trafficking as the most profitable form of worldwide crime.

The Lanier Law Firm is on the forefront of using civil courts to protect and compensate the survivors of human trafficking. Monica Cooper, a former prosecutor in Montgomery County, is lead attorney concerning this issue with the firm.

Monica says: “Helping victims has always been a passion of mine.”

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is sex trafficking on the rise not only around the world? In America? In Texas? In Houston?

What can WE do to stop this horrendous crime?

How is The Lanier Law Firm working with criminal prosecutors to rescue and combat this horrendous crime?

Is the first focus to ensure that survivors' rights are preserved, including their access to restitution and compensation?

Are Harris and Montgomery Counties a hub for kidnapping for sex trafficking purposes?

How are many girls/women lured into sex trafficking?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Human Trafficking: Punish the Enablers
Topic: Human Trafficking and Slavery

Discussed by Monica Cooper
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed may be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Where does the blame fall for the rise in sex trafficking?

Why can’t the pimp or “John” be held financially responsible so these girls/women can rebuild their lives?

Will holding the evil-doers and their enablers liable for money damages curtail the rise in sex trafficking?

Do most hotels/spas/strip clubs have policies in place to prevent sex trafficking? Do they train their employees on what to look for? Are these policies and training tactics being enforced?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Human Trafficking: Punish the Enablers
Topic: Human Trafficking and Slavery

Discussed by Monica Cooper
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed may be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What types of businesses participate and even encourage sex/human trafficking?

Have there been court cases recently against these types of businesses with damages awarded to the victim?

What is the “Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA)”?

What are some signs that a business is encouraging sex/human trafficking?

What are some signs that a girl/woman may be a victim?

If an average citizen is witness to sex/human trafficking, but we don’t realize it or say anything to the authorities, will that person be held responsible?

Why does Monica work so hard for these girls/women every day?

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September 25, 2019

Title: Is Vaping Really Dangerous?
Topic: Vaping

Discussed by Richard Meadow
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Are our children in danger of becoming addicted to vaping? The providers of vaping products have claimed vaping was safer than cigarettes, while the whole vaping craze has addicted millions of young people to nicotine who had not been prior cigarette smokers.

Rick Meadow is a national mass tort reform leader with the Lanier Law Firm (New York Office). Today he will discuss the immediate need for warning labels to be placed on all vaping products.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have studies shown that e-cigarettes, initially marketed in flavors such as fruit medley and crème brulee, contain three times more nicotine than a pack of cigarettes marketed to adults?

Should the FDA crack down on JUUL for illegal marketing?

What are some of the major dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes?

Why is vaping so common among underage people?

Can frequent vaping harm underage people? Can vaping harm babies in the womb?

Why do people think that vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes?

Should the makers and marketers of e-cigarettes be held responsible for damages caused by vaping?

How can people receive help if they are already addicted to vaping?

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January 4, 2019

Title: Talcum Powder Link to Ovarian Cancer
Topic: J&J Baby Powder and Asbestos

Discussed by Rachel Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Part 1 of 3

Scientists have identified a disturbing link between ovarian cancer and talcum powder and other talc-based products. Such products have been promoted for feminine hygiene uses in the U.S. and across the world for decades.

Rachel Lanier is an attorney with the Lanier Law Firm in New York. Her area of practice includes toxic torts, pharmaceutical litigation, mass torts, and product liability.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is talc and where does this come from?

Has talc been scientifically proven to be laced with asbestos? Listen as Rachel gives the details…

Is it possible to extract the talc without asbestos in the mix?

Over time, will talc actually transform into asbestos?

Tune in to the next segment as Rachel discusses the history of talcum powder in Johnson & Johnson products…

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Talcum Powder Link to Ovarian Cancer
Topic: J&J Baby Powder and Asbestos

Discussed by Rachel Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did Johnson & Johnson know that their products contained cancer-causing asbestos talcum powder?

What is mesothelioma?

How was is discovered that asbestos-laced talc was in Johnson & Johnson products?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Talcum Powder Link to Ovarian Cancer
Topic: J&J Baby Powder and Asbestos

Discussed by Rachel Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The jury in St. Louis heard six weeks of testimony. Listen as Rachel Lanier discusses the evidence the Lanier Law Firm presented and how long it took the jury to return a verdict.

Can asbestos be passed to a baby in the womb?

Has Johnson & Johnson stopped using talc laced with asbestos in their products?

On a personal note, why did Rachel Lanier choose to practice personal injury law?

If you or someone you know have been effected by talcum powder products, please contact the Lanier Law Firm. https://lanierlawfirm.com/ They will review your case for FREE. The toll-free number is 800.723.3216

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November 15, 2018

Title: Talcum Powder Link to Ovarian Cancer
Topic: J&J Baby Powder and Asbestos

Discussed by Rachel Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Part 1 of 3

Scientists have identified a disturbing link between ovarian cancer and talcum powder and other talc-based products. Such products have been promoted for feminine hygiene uses in the U.S. and across the world for decades.

Rachel Lanier is an attorney with the Lanier Law Firm in New York. Her area of practice includes toxic torts, pharmaceutical litigation, mass torts, and product liability.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is talc and where does this come from?

Has talc been scientifically proven to be laced with asbestos? Listen as Rachel gives the details…

Is it possible to extract the talc without asbestos in the mix?

Over time, will talc actually transform into asbestos?

Tune in to the next segment as Rachel discusses the history of talcum powder in Johnson & Johnson products…

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Talcum Powder Link to Ovarian Cancer
Topic: J&J Baby Powder and Asbestos

Discussed by Rachel Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did Johnson & Johnson know that their products contained cancer-causing asbestos talcum powder?

What is mesothelioma?

How was is discovered that asbestos-laced talc was in Johnson & Johnson products?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Talcum Powder Link to Ovarian Cancer
Topic: J&J Baby Powder and Asbestos

Discussed by Rachel Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The jury in St. Louis heard six weeks of testimony. Listen as Rachel Lanier discusses the evidence the Lanier Law Firm presented and how long it took the jury to return a verdict.

Can asbestos be passed to a baby in the womb?

Has Johnson & Johnson stopped using talc laced with asbestos in their products?

On a personal note, why did Rachel Lanier choose to practice personal injury law?

If you or someone you know have been effected by talcum powder products, please contact the Lanier Law Firm. https://lanierlawfirm.com/ They will review your case for FREE. The toll-free number is 800.723.3216

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August 20, 2018

Title: Day Care Left Child to Die in Hot Van
Topic: Negligence and/or Homicide?

Discussed by Larry Wilson
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Part 1 of 2

On July 20th, with temperatures outside the van reaching as high as 97 and inside the van at least 113 degrees, Discovering Me Academy and its employees left little RJ inside the van for more than four hours. Why did this have to happen?

Today, Larry Wilson, attorney with the Lanier Law Firm, discusses this sad story and why lawsuits are necessary. More information about Larry can be found here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why are lawsuits necessary?

Does the Discovering Me Academy have a history of safety violations?

Have criminal charges been filed? Or will the owner get a pass because she has law enforcement affiliation?

In cases like this, who could be named in a lawsuit?

The parents of RJ are not looking for vengeance or money in this lawsuit. What is their desire through this process?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Day Care Left Child to Die in Hot Van
Topic: Negligence and/or Homicide?

Discussed by Larry Wilson
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should our Elected Officials in Austin adopt new regulations concerning day cares and schools which transport students to and from school property? Listen as Larry Wilson discusses a few of his suggestions…

Was the day care bus equipped with a special alarm to alert the bus driver to double check for children?

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July 30, 2018

Title: Victory for the Victims!
Topic: J&J Baby Powder and Asbestos

Discussed by W. Mark Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Attorney Mark Lanier recently won a huge battle in court against the company Johnson & Johnson. Today, Mark will be discussing the case, why the victory is so significant, and how it will affect future lawsuits.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What went through Mark’s mind when he was told the jury was back with its verdict after only five hours of deliberations?

Did Johnson & Johnson know their baby powder was dangerous? Listen as Mark discusses the evidence against them…

Was there a witness for Johnson & Johnson who was in complete denial concerning their wrongdoings?

How much money was awarded to the victims? Why is this so significant?

Why is the 7th Amendment important to our judicial system?

Is this case the perfect example of why we should say NO to medical TORT reform laws?

Mark closes his interview with an invitation to attend his Biblical Literacy Class at Champion Forest Baptist Church. Details can be found here.

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April 29, 2016

Title: Lanier Theological Library
Topic: Mark Lanier Theological Library

Discussed by W. Mark Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Most Theological Libraries are located just where you would expect – at Christian Seminaries! But one of the largest is located right in NW Houston. Mark Lanier has a FREE Theological Library on his private property that everyone can use, not just those studying at a seminary. Many ministers and pastors have found a great resource and its free to use.

The Mark Lanier Theological Library is home to 100,000 volumes and numerous artifacts, including a Dead Sea Scroll fragment, coins and weapons from the Biblical era, and the largest C.S. Lewis collection in the Southern United States with hand-written letters! Eighteen seminaries and grad schools use the Mark Lanier Theological Library as their principal research source. Many people use the Mark Lanier Theological Library every day – all for FREE!

Mark explains how he was able to acquire such a large volume of Theological books. It wasn’t easy, but it was definitely worth it! They have received volumes from Australia, Israel, Europe, England, Belgium, and Germany, as well as many other places across the US and the world. The Mark Lanier Theological Library is truly amazing and a great place to visit for FREE, even if you don’t need to do any research!

In addition to The Mark Lanier Theological Library, there is also a replica of a Byzantine church from 500 A.D. originally built in Tomarza, Cappadocia (Turkey) on the premises. The Stone Chapel was built using photos of the original church ruins taken in 1909, as well as an analysis of the site by a Harvard student published in 1971. They kept most of the same architecture as the original structure, obviously using a different type of glass for the windows and adding in the modern convenience of air conditioning. BONUS: Listen in as Mark explains why the Stone Chapel is facing east.

Finally, Mark Lanier invites you to join him at the Theological Library on Friday, May 6 from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm to hear British New Testament Scholar Dr. Simon Gathercole and others in a panel discussion concerning New Testament topics: Was Jesus married, and the Doctrine of Atonement. Then, on Saturday evening, May 7, at 7:00 pm, Dr. Gathercole will present a lecture that is separate from the panel discussion. Both events are FREE to the public, but you must register in order to attend, as seating is limited.

To register for this free panel discussion on Friday, May 6, click here.

To register for the lecture on Saturday, May 7, at 7 p.m. click here.

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April 18, 2016

Title: Who You Gonna Call?
Topic: What’s Needed to Sue

Discussed by W. Mark Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Mark Lanier is a long-time friend and sponsor of the What’s UP Radio Program. Many listeners are aware that Mark leads a large Life Group Class every Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in Northwest Houston. We air portions of his lesson during each program. Click here  for more information about his class.

Today, Mark Lanier is a special guest to discuss the ins and outs of his personal profession as a lawyer. Mark says, “In my heart of hearts, my first calling is to proclaim the Lord and His Work and His Kingdom. I just practice law to pay the bills.”

First, Mark laughs at the thought that it is “easy” to sue someone. A good, reputable lawyer is not going to just sue anyone and everyone on a whim. There must be a valid reason! “Law is like any other profession. You’ve got good one, bad ones, and mediocre ones. You want a lawyer who will help you and won’t take advantage of you or the system on your behalf,” Mark says. Listen in as he discusses good questions a good lawyer should ask and his philosophy of a “three-legged stool”: liability, damage, and collectability.

We often here about “frivolous lawsuits”. Are there really a lot of them? Or do we just here about the crazy ones? Mark explains that one type of “frivolous lawsuits” is where “someone is not really hurt and they want to buy a lottery ticket, just hoping they hit the big dollars”.

The other type of “frivolous lawsuits” is one against big insurance companies who refuse to pay a victim the amount they deserve. How can this be “frivolous”, though? Isn’t this a legitimate case? Listen in to hear Mark’s explanation of this one! It might not be what you think it is.

Mark also discusses contingency basis and fees. Many lawyers demand large amounts of money upfront in order to represent you. Mark Lanier and the lawyers at his firm do not do this. They do not accept a dime from clients until they win your case. This also means they will not be paid if they lose! “This means [our lawyers] must try really hard to maximize the recovery and to do it as quickly and efficiently as possible,” Mark says.

If you need an attorney or have questions concerning a specific issue, click here.

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April 11, 2016

Title: Who You Gonna Call?
Topic: What’s Needed to Sue

Discussed by W. Mark Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Mark Lanier is a long-time friend and sponsor of the What’s UP Radio Program. Many listeners are aware that Mark leads a large Life Group Class every Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in Northwest Houston. We air portions of his lesson during each program. Click here  for more information about his class.

Today, Mark Lanier is a special guest to discuss the ins and outs of his personal profession as a lawyer. Mark says, “In my heart of hearts, my first calling is to proclaim the Lord and His Work and His Kingdom. I just practice law to pay the bills.”

First, Mark laughs at the thought that it is “easy” to sue someone. A good, reputable lawyer is not going to just sue anyone and everyone on a whim. There must be a valid reason! “Law is like any other profession. You’ve got good one, bad ones, and mediocre ones. You want a lawyer who will help you and won’t take advantage of you or the system on your behalf,” Mark says. Listen in as he discusses good questions a good lawyer should ask and his philosophy of a “three-legged stool”: liability, damage, and collectability.

We often here about “frivolous lawsuits”. Are there really a lot of them? Or do we just here about the crazy ones? Mark explains that one type of “frivolous lawsuits” is where “someone is not really hurt and they want to buy a lottery ticket, just hoping they hit the big dollars”.

The other type of “frivolous lawsuits” is one against big insurance companies who refuse to pay a victim the amount they deserve. How can this be “frivolous”, though? Isn’t this a legitimate case? Listen in to hear Mark’s explanation of this one! It might not be what you think it is.

Mark also discusses contingency basis and fees. Many lawyers demand large amounts of money upfront in order to represent you. Mark Lanier and the lawyers at his firm do not do this. They do not accept a dime from clients until they win your case. This also means they will not be paid if they lose! “This means [our lawyers] must try really hard to maximize the recovery and to do it as quickly and efficiently as possible,” Mark says.

If you need an attorney or have questions concerning a specific issue, click here.

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April 4, 2016

Title: National Asbestos Awareness Week
Topic: Mesothelioma and Rare Diseases

Discussed by Dwana Waltman
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Years and years ago, buildings, houses, and other items may have included a product we now realize is harmful – even deadly: Asbestos. This week is “National Asbestos Awareness Week”. Dwana Waltman, with the Lanier Law Firm, has handled several asbestos cases. She is here today to spread awareness about the dangers of substance.

After discovering the harmful and deadly effect asbestos has on the environment, humans, and even animals, one would assume the product would be banned. However, it is NOT illegal – and that needs to change. Dwana explains that, in 1973, the EPA’s Clean Air Act did ban asbestos in some spray application products: concrete pool lining and attic insulation. However, this is just not enough.

The following list includes items which still use asbestos: construction equipment, car gaskets and brake pads, welder’s blankets, and even some clothing!! Dwana explains, “Asbestos does have a great fire-proofing component. It’s not a useless product. Unfortunately, there isn’t a safe level of asbestos.”

The most common disease connected to asbestos is mesothelioma, which is a tumor of the tissue that lines the lungs, stomach, heart, and other organs. Symptoms include a cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath. There is no cure for mesothelioma, but treatments are available. Dwana explains that asbestos has no smell or fumes or gas vapors so it is impossible to detect without special equipment. Men and women who worked in factories or places where asbestos was commonly used breathed in asbestos for years, never realizing they were breathing in harmful, deadly fumes.

Most people with mesothelioma do not even realize they are sick because their symptoms often mirror that of the flu or common cold. Once a diagnosis is made, they usually have less than a year to live. “It’s a pretty serious disease,” she says, remembering some clients who lived only three short months after being diagnosed.

Did you know that China is actively mining for asbestos and placing the product in children’s toys? We simply cannot ignore the hazards of asbestos any longer. Listen in as Dwana Waltman discusses more about National Asbestos Awareness Week and encourages everyone to contact their elected officials to urge them to place a permanent ban on asbestos.

If you have questions or concerns about asbestos, please call Dwana Waltman, with the Lanier Law Firm at 281.866.6800.

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February 26, 2016

Title: Mesothelioma and Rare Diseases
Topic: Mesothelioma and Rare Diseases

Discussed by Dwana Waltman
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Part 1 of 2

February 29 (yes that’s right) is recognized as “Rare Disease Day”. In Europe, a disease is defined as “rare” when it affects fewer than 1 in 2,000 people. In the United States, that number jumps to 1 in 200,000. There are roughly 6,000 rare diseases, and most are genetic diseases.

Mesothelioma is one of those rare diseases that is often misunderstood and even misdiagnosed. New guest, Dwana Waltman with the Lanier Law Firm, is with us today to shed some light on the facts and myths surrounding mesothelioma, which is a tumor of the tissue that lines the lungs, stomach, heart, and other organs. Symptoms include a cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath. There is no cure for mesothelioma, but treatments are available.

About 2,500-3,000 people in America are diagnosed with mesothelioma every year. Dwana explains that mesothelioma is categorized as a very rare disease, caused by asbestos and asbestos related products. People diagnosed with mesothelioma are usually men around the age of 70, but there are exceptions. “Typically, clients with mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos many years prior to their diagnosis,” Dwana explains.

Dwana Waltman is the lead attorney for the mesothelioma cases at the Lanier Law Firm. She hears from people every week who have been diagnosed with the disease – but only after months and months of doctor visits and being misdiagnosed with old age, pneumonia, or other possible diseases. They call Dwana to see what their options are – and they are scared. Listen in as she explains what happens next.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Mesothelioma and Rare Diseases
Topic: Mesothelioma and Rare Diseases

Discussed by Dwana Waltman
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Where and how did people come in contact with mesothelioma decades and decades ago? Dwana Waltman shares, “People who were in the Navy or the boiler room of ships were exposed. People in construction or electrical jobs were also infected.” Asbestos was found in brake linings, cement, anything with a heat process, pipe fitters, roofing supplies, insulation, and talcum powder just to name a few.

Did people not know that the products they used or worked with were dangerous? NO, they didn’t. Dwana says, “There is ample evidence very early on in the 1900’s that asbestos had some hazards, but there was an effort not to share that information.” It wasn’t until the mid-70’s and 80’s when people got more information about the dangers of asbestos, but, by then, it was too late for most.

Listen in as Dwana Waltman discusses more about what the Lanier Law Firm can do to help you or someone you know who has mesothelioma. There is help and hope out there. Don’t give up!

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April 8, 2014

Title: The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act
Topic: Consumer Safety

Discussed by W. Mark Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Over ¾ of all CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) recalls in 2012 were made by foreign manufacturers. Foreign companies, however, are able to evade US laws and safety standards because it is extremely difficult for them responsible in US courts.

There has been a new bill introduced by a democrat and a republican entitled the “Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2013” or HR 1910.

Mark Lanier, with the Lanier Law Firm, is here today to discuss the importance of this bill.

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December 9, 2013

Title: Memories of Christmas Past: Thank You Mark and Becky Lanier
Topic: Christmas

Discussed by W. Mark Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Mark Lanier is a long-time sponsor of The What’s UP Radio Program. He is a wonderful father and husband, generous employer, and remarkable friend.

Twenty years ago, Mark began hosting an annual Christmas party at his home in Houston for clients, employees, and friends. Over the years, the party grew to tremendous lengths, requiring months of preparation and costing more and more every year. The parties were magnificent, with special guests ranging from Bill Cosby to Tim McGraw and Faith Hill!

Mark loved being able to give the people in his life, many who had endured very difficult and dark situations, one day of joy, completely free. Listen in as Mark reminisces about Christmas Parties from the past and explains why he and Becky decided to end the Christmas Party tradition.

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May 21, 2013

Title: The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act
Topic: Consumer Safety

Discussed by W. Mark Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Over ¾ of all CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) recalls in 2012 were made by foreign manufacturers. Foreign companies, however, are able to evade US laws and safety standards because it is extremely difficult for them responsible in US courts.

There has been a new bill introduced by a democrat and a republican entitled the “Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2013” or HR 1910.

Mark Lanier, with the Lanier Law Firm, is here today to discuss the importance of this bill.

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Title: The Supreme Court, Gay Marriage, And The Church. How it Affects You.
Topic: Gay Marriage

Discussed by Larry Wilson
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

This March, the Supreme Court will hear 2 separate cases concerning the legalization of gay marriage in every state in America. If the Supreme Court rules in favor of gay marriage, how will this affect your church? Your family? Your community? The nation?

Larry Wilson is an attorney with The Lanier Law Firm here in Houston.

Disclaimer: Any information given in this interview is not legal advice. Please contact the Alliance Defending Freedom for Faith for Justice or outside legal counsel for questions concerning this matter.

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May 14, 2013

Title: Forced Arbitration Defined: License to Steal!
Topic: Forced Arbitration

Discussed by Judson Waltman
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Part 1 of 3

A female employee, while working for Circuit City, was assaulted and sexually harassed by a supervisor and mentor. When trying to hold this big corporation responsible, she found out she could NOT take them to court.

Why Not?

The answer will surprise you. And the reason should sound off warning sirens that something is not right nor is it fair.

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Title: Buried in the fine print: “License To Steal”
Topic: Forced Arbitration

Discussed by Judson Waltman
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Part 2 of 3

Found all too common in consumer purchase contracts, buried in fine print, is language forcing the consumer into arbitration if any conflict arises. Have you purchased a cell phone recently or any large appliance? Have you signed the agreement placing a loved one in a nursing home? Did you sign the Employee Handbook not knowing what rights you gave away? Have you signed up for a new credit card or an online user agreement?

Judson Waltman describes what happens in most forced arbitration cases. [Nothing in this interview should be construed as legal advice - just a W.A.R.N.I.N.G. to be careful.]

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Title: Trial by Jury: Communities Resolving Community Problems
Topic: Forced Arbitration

Discussed by Judson Waltman
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Part 3 of 3

What can consumers do to protect themselves because of the secretive ‘arbitration clauses’ that so many businesses are using now? What’s coming soon to your favorite retailer: Forced Arbitration language on the back of your receipt.

Our ‘trial by jury’ system is being replaced by protection for the seller and no true way to hold them responsible for a defective product or any injury that may occur.

Some call this: A License to Steal!

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May 2, 2013

Title: Rights and Obligations
Topic: Tort Reform and Limiting Liability

Discussed by Richard Meadow
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Part 1 of 4

America is a land of laws. Tort Reform should NOT give doctors, pharmaceutical companies or medical devise manufacturers blanket immunity from liability. God saw the greed in man’s heart and instructed Moses to implement laws to hold ‘wrong doers’ accountable for their actions.

So, what about Tort Reform? Who should be responsible to repair damage caused to patients, the patient and the tax payers? Should immunity apply to all products and services? 

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Title: Part 2 of 4
Topic: Tort Reform and Limiting Liability

Discussed by Richard Meadow
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Guest Richard Meadow was once a defender of the rich doctor. He swore allegiance to the insurance company and to the FDA. Then something changed in him. What caused him to switch allegiance? He now comforts and aids injured patients who are denied proper assistance. So, what changed his mind?

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Title: Part 3 of 4
Topic: Tort Reform and Limiting Liability

Discussed by Richard Meadow
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

In 2008, the US Supreme Court made a ruling that has greatly impacted thousands and thousands of patients, but not necessarily in a good way. The High Court gave ‘blanket immunity’ to medical device manufacturers. Has this been good for the patient? Has it caused an increase in the quality of patient care?

Listen to this third segment to find out that happened.

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Title: Part 4 of 4
Topic: Tort Reform and Limiting Liability

Discussed by Richard Meadow
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Does the FDA actually test every drug and/or medical device before giving its “Stamp of Approval”?

No.

So, who does the testing?

What are the “passing” guidelines and requirements?

If the FDA changes its current policy, patient safety and financial responsibility will shift drastically. How will this affect the private citizen? How will it affect you and all tax payers? Will patient safety improve? Will the quality of health care be improved?

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April 9, 2013

Title: Corporations Passing the Buck
Topic: Asbestos

Discussed by Dara Hegar
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Dara Hegar has been named the “New Rising Star” in the legal community by Texas Monthly and was one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” in 2013. She’s a smart woman.

And when it comes to getting victims their day in court, she is one of the best! Today she is here to discuss asbestos. Oh, you think asbestos is illegal? Think again! It’s not!

Nearly 300,000 people have already died from exposure to asbestos and 10,000 will die this year!

So why aren’t manufacturers being penalized for these deaths? Some are, yes. But most are claiming “no responsibility”. And you’ll never guess who is helping them hide…

If you have been exposed to asbestos, please contact the Lanier Law Firm at www.LanierLawFirm.com. 

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February 26, 2013

Title: The Supreme Court, Gay Marriage, And The Church. How it Affects You.
Topic: Gay Marriage

Discussed by Larry Wilson
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

This March, the Supreme Court will hear 2 separate cases concerning the legalization of gay marriage in every state in America. If the Supreme Court rules in favor of gay marriage, how will this affect your church? Your family? Your community? The nation?

Larry Wilson is an attorney with The Lanier Law Firm here in Houston.

Disclaimer: Any information given in this interview is not legal advice. Please contact the Alliance Defending Freedom for Faith for Justice or outside legal counsel for questions concerning this matter.

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May 9, 2011

Title: “Loser Pays” Favors Big Business and Big Insurance Co While Harming TX Small Businesses and Families. Urge All TX Senators to Vote NO on Loser Pays.
Topic: Loser Pays Will Harm Texas Families and Small Businesses

Discussed by Jack White
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Segment 1 of 2

In Texas, the concept of “open courts” is firmly placed in our constitution. Lobbyists for Big Business and Big Insurance Companies convinced Governor Perry to push a ‘one-sided loser pays’ tort reform bill through the Texas House. THIS CONCEPT WILL HARM TEXAS FAMILIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES. Jack White joins us today. He earned his law degree from Pepperdine University and while at the United States Military Academy, was awarded West Point Cadet of the Year in 1992. He clerked for Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. on the U.S. Supreme Court. We are urging everyone to contact their Texas State Senator and urge them to vote NO on the “Loser Pays” Bill. Call the switchboard at the Texas Capital @ 512.463.4630 and urge all your friends to call, also. For more, log onto www.LanierLawfirm.com.

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Title: “Loser Pays” Favors Big Business and Big Insurance Co While Harming TX Small Businesses and Families. Urge All TX Senators to Vote NO on Loser Pays.
Topic: Loser Pays Will Harm Texas Families and Small Businesses

Discussed by Jack White
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Segment 2 of 2

Jack White continues discussing how the ‘Loser Pays’ Bill recently passed by the Texas House will harm Texas Families and Small Businesses. Jack White quotes from a Baylor Law Review Study wherein Baylor surveyed 389 Texas District Court Judges and received 303 completed surveys for an impressive 78% response rate. Over 86% of the responding judges believed that there was no need for further legislation addressing frivolous lawsuits. We are urging everyone to contact their Texas State Senator and urge them to vote no on the “Loser Pays” Bill. Call the switchboard at the Texas Capital @ 512.463.4630 and urge all your friends to call, also. So who is pushing this legislation? Answer: Big Business and Big Insurance! For more, log onto www.LanierLawfirm.com.

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March 22, 2011

Title: What caused the British Petroleum Oil Spill?
Topic: Oil Spill of 2010

Discussed by Mike Holley
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Segment 1 of 2

What caused the explosion and ultimate sinking of the Deepwater horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico last April? Who was damaged, how does one calculate the amount of compensation owed, and who should be held responsible. Mike Holley, with the Lanier Law Firm, joins us with some answers. More information can be found at www.LanierLawFirm.com.

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Title: What caused the British Petroleum Oil Spill and when will those damaged be made whole?
Topic: Oil Spill of 2010

Discussed by Mike Holley
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Segment 2 of 2

Whenever a disaster strikes, adjusters and insurance companies often use the “Big Three Tactics” to protect their bottom lines. Mike Holley, with the Lanier Law Firm, describes common tactics used by insurance companies and ‘their adjusters’: first deny; then delay any payment; and if all else fails, offer a low settlement to someone so desperate they just might accept an “under payment” of what is rightfully owed. Are citizens and businesses all along the Gulf Coast experiencing this in regards to the BP oil spill? More information can be found at www.LanierLawFirm.com.

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March 10, 2011

Title: The vast majority of world-wide inventions are patented right here in America. Why?
Topic: Patent Reform

Discussed by Dara Hegar
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Dara Hegar, Managing Partner with the Houston office of the Lanier Law Firm, joins us questioning why the US Senate and now Congress are working double time to protect Patent Thieves. Is big business, and all their money, behind this attempt to strip the small inventor of their patent rights guaranteed in the Constitution? When drafting the Constitution, our founding fathers included language protecting the inventor. The Bill of Rights, including the right to free speech and to bear arms, was added later! Yes friends, our Founding Fathers including language protecting the inventor in the Constitution. So why is Congress working overtime to protect the Patent Thief? Listen in, get informed, and call your Congressman and ask them to Vote No on the Patent Reform Bill.

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February 7, 2011

Title: If Obama Appoints One More Supreme Court Justice Will They Then Rule Obamacare Constitutional?
Topic: Obamacare Neutered

Discussed by Jack White
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

What Next With Stopping ObamaCare?  Do We Rush It To The Supreme Court? Two Federal Judges have ruled that Obamacare is constitutional and two Federal Judges have ruled that it is not. Should the Supreme Court invoke ‘Rule 11’? Attorney Jack White, former Law Clerk for Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr., on the United States Supreme Court, joins us for a briefing on What’s Next With Obamacare. Jack White is a member of the Issues & Appeals Group of the Lanier Law Firm.

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April 23, 2009

Title: WAYS TO DENY, DELAY, AND UNDERPAY Part 4 of 6
Topic: Deny, Delay, and Underpay!

Discussed by Phillip Sanov
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

If you missed the interview with Phillip Sanov from yesterday’s program, click on the “Archives” link above. In this segment, Attorney Phillip Sanov gives tips on how to find the right attorney for your specific needs, should a disaster strike your home. Log on to www.LanierLawFirm.com to contact Phillip or call 713.659.5200.

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Title: WAYS TO DENY, DELAY, AND UNDERPAY Part 5 of 6
Topic: Deny, Delay, and Underpay!

Discussed by Phillip Sanov
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

How long does it usually take to settle an insurance claim for your home? Are attorney fees usually covered in the settlement? Is there a time limit on how long you can wait to file a claim? Call attorney Phillip Sanov, with The Lanier Law Firm, at 713.659.5200 or log on to www.LanierLawFirm.com

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Title: WAYS TO DENY, DELAY, AND UNDERPAY Part 6 of 6
Topic: Deny, Delay, and Underpay!

Discussed by Phillip Sanov
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Attorney Phillip Sanov gives tips on how to prepare an inventory of your valuables before a natural disaster strikes. For a free consultation with Phillip Sanov at The Lanier Law Firm, call 713.659.5200 or log on to www.LanierLawFirm.com

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April 22, 2009

Title: WAYS TO DENY, DELAY, AND UNDERPAY Part 1 of 6
Topic: Deny, Delay, and Underpay!

Discussed by Phillip Sanov
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Homeowners are viewed as cheats when they file a claim for damages done to their home, whether by natural disaster, fire, or burglary. Insurance companies know that homeowners are desperate for relief and normalcy, so they will do everything in their power to deny, delay, and underpay. How do they get away with it? Guest Phillip Sanov is an attorney with The Lanier Law Firm. Log on to www.LanierLawFirm.com to contact Phillip or call 713.659.5200.

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Title: WAYS TO DENY, DELAY, AND UNDERPAY Part 2 of 6
Topic: Deny, Delay, and Underpay!

Discussed by Phillip Sanov
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

If disaster strikes your home, don’t sign anything! Insurance adjusters will offer you a check on the spot and ask you to sign paperwork saying you received the money. But - don’t sign! Oftentimes, you are signing away any chance of recovering the total amount due to you. Call attorney Phillip Sanov, with The Lanier Law Firm, at 713.659.5200 or log on to www.LanierLawFirm.com

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Title: WAYS TO DENY, DELAY, AND UNDERPAY Part 3 of 6
Topic: Deny, Delay, and Underpay!

Discussed by Phillip Sanov
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

What if you have already received a small check from your insurance company and signed on the dotted line? Is there anything you can do? For a free consultation with Phillip Sanov at The Lanier Law Firm, call 713.659.5200 or log on to www.LanierLawFirm.com

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