Proposed EPA Rule Would Limit Exposure to NMP

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently announced a new proposed rule that would limit the use of n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), a chemical used for a number of industrial and commercial purposes. This chemical has been associated with a number of negative health effects, some of which are potentially fatal. The new rule is intended to protect both industrial workers who may be exposed to the chemical in the workplace, as well as consumers who might be exposed to it due to accidental contamination.

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Six Potential Signs of Malicious Prosecution

Malicious prosecution is when the police or prosecutors accuse or convict someone of a crime they did not commit. While it is entirely possible for someone to be falsely accused of a crime for understandable reasons, in many other cases it is the result of retribution, revenge, or some other underhanded motive. Here are six potential signs that you may have been the victim of malicious prosecution:

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