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Lawsuit Over Fatal Cement Truck Tire Blowout Rollover Heads To Trial, CVN To Webcast Live

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Offshore Tech Conference Showcases Several Blowout Prevention Devices

The Offshore Technology Conference in Houston this year is showcasing several devices that were developed in response to the devastating Deepwater Horizon explosion in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010. According to the Houston Chronicle, one of these is … Continue reading

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A "Hairy" Class Certification Decision for Brazilian Blowout

A California district court recently issued an order certifying a nationwide class in an action against GIB, LLC (GIB) over two of its well-known hair straightening products, Brazilian Blowout Solution, and Brazilian Blowout Acai Professional Smoothing Solution. Plaintiffs' case rests … Continue reading

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Houston Maritime Lawyer Calls for Inspection of Oil Rig Blowout Preventers Throughout Gulf of Mexico

Houston Maritime Lawyer Calls for Inspection of Oil Rig Blowout Preventers Throughout Gulf of Mexico Jason Itkin of Arnold & Itkin LLP says the oil industry should prove its claim that the devices are safe, effective and won’t expose offshore … Continue reading

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Deepwater Horizon Investigation Findings Will Spur Calls for Modified Blowout Preventer Design

Last week, a technical investigation into the Transocean-owned oil rig explosion last year found that a piece of the drill pipe had blocked the blowout preventer, thereby causing the failure of the preventer. These findings are likely to increase calls … Continue reading

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