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Opioid Drugs

New Hampshire Goes After Pharmacies in the Latest Opioid Suit


Pharmacies are yet again the target of opioid litigation.

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News & Politics

Witch Hunts, Yesterday and Today

Dawn Allen - August 8, 2022

Justice came for Elizabeth Johnson, Jr., 329 years after conviction, but it’s not too late to stop modern witch hunts that target the LGBT+ community.

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Mental Health

TikTok Users Appreciate Mental Health Messages

Sara E. Teller - August 8, 2022

New research finds TikTok’s mental health messages receive positive feedback rom users.

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Mental Health

Studies Yield Mixed Results for At-home v. In-patient Psych Care

Sara E. Teller - August 8, 2022

Latest study on at-home psychiatric care finds that it shouldn’t replace in-patient facility care.

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News & Politics

This Week in Rideshare: Drivers, Ratings and Robotaxis

LegalRideshare - August 5, 2022

Uber is up, ratings are down and Elon looks forward. LegalRideshare breaks it down.

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Business

Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions’ 5th LegalVIEW Insights Report Shows Low Corporate Legal Provider Counts

Jay W. Belle Isle - August 5, 2022

Data from ELM Solutions’ LegalVIEW database suggests that vendor counts have yet to recover from cuts made during the pandemic.

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Drinking Solo During Adolescence Can Indicate AUD Later in Life

When teens and young adults are drinking alone, this could be a predictor of future alcoholism.

Sara E. Teller

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Employment Litigation Report 2022; graphic courtesy of Lex Machina.

Lex Machina Releases 2022 Employment Litigation Report

While employment case filings declined throughout the pandemic to the lowest number in a decade, COVID-19 cases and damages awards have remained robust.

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Why Are Patients with Sleep Apnea Suing Tech Giant Philips?

If your machine is among the ones listed for recall, stop, don’t panic!

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Verdicts & Settlements Metric, Spectrum & Owners Pay $5.7M to Settle Kickback Claims
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Metric, Spectrum & Owners Pay $5.7M to Settle Kickback Claims

Lab owners pay out millions to settle FCA allegations.

Sara E. Teller

Opioid Drugs Post-surgery Opioid Prescriptions Continually Refilled Could Harm Families
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Post-surgery Opioid Prescriptions Continually Refilled Could Harm Families

Addictive painkillers that are continuously refilled within the first 90 days can be misused by a patient’s family, a new study shows.

Sara E. Teller

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Lawsuits & Litigation

When Are Victims Required to File a Personal Injury Claim?

Peter Charles - August 5, 2022

Personal injuries, especially catastrophic ones can take a significant toll on a person’s life. Anyone who is suffering from serious injuries should not have to try and figure out the legal and financial aspects of their case all on their own.

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What Can a Truck Accident Attorney Do to Help Victims?

Peter Charles - August 5, 2022

Understanding how to take care of these facts with one’s best interests in mind is beyond the ability of most individuals, and that is why they should get in touch with a truck accident lawyer as soon as possible.

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Lawsuits & Litigation

Common Injuries Following a Car Accident and How Victims are Compensated

Peter Charles - August 5, 2022

If it is a drunk driving case, then it is usually relatively straightforward to attribute blame on the drunken driver as they were already partaking in illegal activity just by operating their vehicle.

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Lawsuits & Litigation

Determining the Difference Between a Wrongful Death Action and a Survival Action

Peter Charles - August 5, 2022

Wrongful death claims can be brought forward by the estate and immediate family members of an individual.

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How Will Insurance Claims Be Settled After a Fatal Car Accident in Austin, Texas?

Peter Charles - August 5, 2022

If someone dies in a single car accident, the policy may have a death benefit clause.

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Lawsuits & Litigation

Can a Glen Burnie Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Assist Victims with Damage Recovery?

Peter Charles - August 5, 2022

Legal actions frequently stem from direct violations of the workers’ compensation laws that are set up to protect both the employer and the employee from succumbing to financial ruin.

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3 Commonly Asked Questions About Personal Injury Lawsuits in San Diego

Peter Charles - August 5, 2022

Injury cases are all about proving negligence by the defendant.

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What Can Families Do After a Fatal Accident in Jackson?

Peter Charles - August 5, 2022

The victim’s estate representative, or other family members such as a parent or sibling will bring the case on the person’s behalf

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Lawsuits & Litigation

How Does No-Fault Law Work in Florida?

Peter Charles - August 5, 2022

When more than one person is at fault, then the rules of pure comparative negligence still apply.

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Handling Finances During the Divorce Process

Peter Charles - August 5, 2022

There is light at the end of the tunnel and after the transitional period is complete, individuals have a new life waiting for them. 

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Lawsuits & Litigation

Texas Cities Demand Netflix, Disney, Hulu Pay 15 Years of Franchise Fees

Ryan J. Farrick - August 5, 2022

The lawsuit alleges that digital streaming services have effectively leeched off public utilities. Now, some of Texas’s biggest cities–including Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston–pay franchise fees dating back 15 years.

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Lawsuits & Litigation

“It Happens”: University of Alabama Student Says School Dismissed Rape Report

Ryan J. Farrick - August 5, 2022

The University of Alabama has filed dozens of affirmative defenses against the plaintiff, claiming that she has misrepresented fact and is acting in bad faith.

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Lawsuits & Litigation

Fourth College Collin Employee Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against School

Ryan J. Farrick - August 5, 2022

The African-American plaintiff claims that she was passed over a promotion, with a college provost saying they preferred a more “presentable” candidate with a doctorate. Afterward, the position was given to a White woman without a PhD.

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Lawsuits & Litigation

Judge: U.S. Navy’s Growler Program Violated National Environmental Policy Act

Ryan J. Farrick - August 4, 2022

A United States district court found that the Navy failed to properly consider the environmental impact of its decision to expand its Growler jet program at a Washington naval station.

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Lawsuits & Litigation

Lawsuit: Oxford School Security Guard Thought Mass Shooting Was Drill

Ryan J. Farrick - August 4, 2022

The security guard allegedly thought that a bleeding student was wearing “very realistic” makeup as part of an unannounced drill.

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