More States File Against Purdue and the Family Behind It
Hawaii, California, and Maine file lawsuits against Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers.
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Scientist Hasn’t Been Seen Since Gene-editing Embryos, Others Interested
He Jianku has not been seen since declaring he had altered the genes of three embryos. Standards are being created to inform such decisions moving forward.
Judge Sides With Federal Agency in Landmark Stem Cell Case
Federal agency can regulate stem cell treatments, according to judge who sided with the FDA.
Connecticut’s Opioid Tax is Met with Opposition from Distributors
As Connecticut proposes opioid tax, distributors push back.
Oklahoma Faces Off with Johnson & Johnson in Opioid Trial
Oklahoma takes J & J to court in opioid trial. J & J mounts its defense.
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney with Prior Discipline Record
The Ohio Supreme Court disbars attorney for misrepresenting himself to a client in a divorce case and his prior disciplinary record.
Program Identifies Potential Opioid Abuse in the Workforce
The crippling opioid abuse crisis is decreasing employee productivity. One company is stepping in with resources to keep people at work.
Judge Surrenders License After Stalking Girlfriend and Becoming Suicidal
Judge voluntarily gives up his law license after stalking girlfriend. Former associates describe him as a “regular hard-working guy.”
Customer Has Hot Wax Dropped in Eye, Settles for $400,000
Customer has hot wax dropped on her right eye while manager argues with another patron. She settles for $400,000.
Correctional Facility Has Black Mold, Reprimanded for Inmate Suicide
Guard bets a Subway sandwich that an inmate would take her life, and she did. The same facility has an overgrowth of black mold.