Some of the newest birth control pills — Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella — are the subject of over 1,000 lawsuits that claim the medications increase the risk of blood clots and stroke and cause other health problems in women who take them. Litigation focuses on Bayer Healthcare’s failure to disclose the risks of taking these fourth generation combination birth control pills. Recent research regarding Yaz and blood clots prompted the FDA to require Bayer to add warnings to the drug label. read on to learn more about these medications, health problems associated with them, and related legal action.

What Are Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella?

Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella are birth control bills that contain a new type of synthetic progestin called drospirenone. The drospirenone is combined with ethinyl estradiol to achieve the desired anti-pregnancy effect. These pills are called “fourth generation combination birth control pills.” Other pills on the market, which use a different type of progestin, are called “second generation combination birth control pills.”

Bayer Healthcare manufactures Yaz and Yasmin. Barr Laboratories manufactures Ocella.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella to:

• prevent pregnancy
• treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and
• treat moderate acne.

Read more: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/yaz-yasmin-ocella-drospirenone-litigation-32965.html

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Yasmin is the brand name for a birth control pill that is generically known as drospirenone.  It is also a treatment for moderate acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in women.  It is produced by Bayer Healthcare.  Bayer Healthcare also manufactures “Yaz” birth control pills. The main difference between Yaz and Yasmin is in the level of estrogen contained in each pill compared to the level of progestins.

Yasmin has brought Bayer Healthcare $487 million in sales in the US alone with $1.5 billion worldwide.

However, it has also been reportedly causing some serious side effects since the FDA approved its use in May 2001.

Read more: http://www.audetlaw.com/index.php/case/yasmin_and_yaz_birth_control_pills

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Popular music stars Emilio Castillo and Stephen Kupka,‭ ‬collectively and professionally known as Tower of Power,‭ ‬by and through‭ ‬their attorneys at Audet‭ & ‬Partners,‭ ‬LLP,‭ ‬a San Francisco,‭ ‬California-based trial law firm,‭ ‬and the Law Offices of Lopez‭ & ‬Associates,‭ ‬have filed a class action complaint‭ (‬Case‭ ‬#‭ ‬1531‭) ‬in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against‭ ‬Warner Music Group Corp. ‬The case arises out of the alleged failure of‭ ‬Warner Music‭ ‬to pay the full royalty rates to artists such as‭ ‬Tower of Power on revenue generated from the licensing of digital downloads and/or ringtones.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/tower-power-sues-warner-music-group-corp-over-070823212.html

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Audet & Partners LLP has an Employment Litigation practice team that is ready to help those who may have suffered from discrimination in the work force. In fact, “employment litigation” is actually a very broad practice area, and encompasses employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, wage and hour violations, wrongful termination, whistleblower/qui tam, and other employment-related torts.

As you may know, employment law and litigation is the large body of law that governs the employer-employee relationship, including individual employment contracts, the application of tort and contract doctrines, and a large array of statutory regulation.

Additional issues covered by this body of law also include (1) the right to organize and negotiate collective bargaining agreements, (2) protection from discrimination, (3) wages and hour cases, and (4) health and safety.

Learn more here: http://www.audetlaw.com/index.php/case/employment_law_and_litigation

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According to allegations in a recently filed class action complaint, certain Werner Attic Ladders may have dangerous defects. The attic ladders that are the subject of the class action are S2208 and S2210 pull-down attic ladders. According to the allegations in the complaint, these attic ladders are sold by Lowe’s Home Centers.

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Audet & Partners, LLP has created not one, but two free smartphone apps for our clients, prospective clients, and members of the community.

The first app that we have released is entitled Audet Law News Legal Information, and may be downloaded free at this site, or at the Apple or Android App Stores. Audet Law News is a free and simple smartphone application that will let you keep up with legal news that affects your family and your legal rights. Easily contact our firm to learn more about cases, class actions, and other cases that may affect you and your loved ones.

Our most recent app is focused on the needs of drivers, and is entitled Audet Accident Law Legal Resources, and may be downloaded for free at this link (or at the Apple or Android App Stores).

If you wish, you may also just use your QR code reader to automatically download either application directly into your device. This is the QR code for Audet Law News Legal Information:

Download our Audet Law News App!

And here is the QR Code for the Audet Accident Law Legal Resources app:

Download our Audet Accident Law App!

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Audet & Partners, LLP is investigating allegations of wrongdoing connected to Bank of America “home loan modifications.” Based on information and belief, we are investigating allegations that Bank of America is mishandling such home loan modifications to existing home mortgages. According to our investigation, applicants are allegedly told to let their home loan (mortgage) lapse for three months to qualify for the program. Then, when the applicants attempt to qualify for the loan mod, they are told that they do not qualify for the modification to their home loan. Since, by definition, these are people who have had money problems, they are then unable to catch up on the loans, and eventually lose their house to foreclosure.

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Popular Latina music star Graciela Beltran, by and through her attorneys at Audet & Partners, LLP, a San Francisco,California-based trial law firm, and the Law Offices of Lopez & Associates, has filed a class action complaint (Case # CV121002) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against EMI Music, Inc. The case arises out of the alleged failure of EMI to pay the full royalty rates to artists such as Ms. Beltran on revenue generated from the licensing of digital downloads and/or ringtones.

“From the information we have received, it appears EMI has failed to pay Ms. Beltran and its other artists the amount owed on the licensing of songs for digital downloads and ringtones,” stated Beltran’s attorney Joshua C. Ezrin of Audet & Partners, LLP. “Graciela Beltran is bringing this action to ensure all artists are properly paid for their work.”

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Audet & Partners, LLP is proud to announce the release of our newest smart phone application.

Audet Accident Law is a fast and free app that allows you to learn your legal rights as an auto accident victim. This simple application also contains news and information about our legal services, and links to an extensive selection of online resources for accident victims, drivers, passengers, and family members.

The app also contains links to external resources about first aid, finding a lawyer, and a growing list of local laws and rules. This app is perfect for anyone who drives a car, or is a passenger in a motor vehicle. The application is provided for informational purposes only, and you should never act on any of this information without first consulting a lawyer.

We do allow you to contact our firm, and will be adding links to additional legal resources as well. It is our sincere hope that this application will prove a valuable resource to you, and your loved ones.

For more information, search for “audet” in the app store, or simply click on this link: http://bit.ly/zCBr0k to download it into your iPhone. An Android version will be coming out very soon. Additional information about the application (including more screenshots) may be found here: http://mobileroadie.com/apps/accidentlaw.

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The law firm of Audet & Partners, LLP is proud to announce the upcoming launch of yet another cutting-edge smartphone application.  This app will be available for users of both iPhone and Android devices, and should be live within just a few days. Our first app was designed as a general resource for people who are looking for a consumer attorney, and our second app will be more focused on the needs of accident victims, and their families.

As with our websites, blogs, and other outreach efforts, the information provided will be for informational purposes only, and any person who has been the victim of a severe vehicle accident is urged to contact an attorney as soon as possible.

This new app is entitled Audet Accident Law Resources, and will be available at both the Apple App Store and at the Android Marketplace. Our first app, entitled Audet Law News Legal Information is available for free download here.

The new accident law app will contain links to all of our online accident law resources, as well as videos on accident prevention, and an in-app mapping feature that allows drivers to plan safe routes. In addition, it is fully integrated with Facebook, foursquare, Twitter. We are excited to make this resource available to the general public, and we welcome your feedback on this new smartphone law and legal application.

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