Cannabis Almost As Addictive as Opioids, JAMA Study Finds
Youth are becoming addicted to marijuana at nearly the same rates as prescription opioids.
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New York City Restaurants and Deli Hit with Lawsuits Over False Allegations
Michael Faillace & Associates, a law firm in Manhattan, is coming under fire for filing lawsuits against New York City restaurants and delis over false wage violation claims.
New York Judge: State Must Immediately Offer Coronavirus Vaccines to Inmates
A New York judge has ordered New York to immediately begin offering coronavirus vaccines to any and all inmates held in the state’s prisons. CBS News reports that the ruling ends a nearly two-month dispute between inmates and the state. Prisoners, notes CBS, had earlier filed a lawsuit against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and
Immigration Activists Launch Lawsuit to Learn Future of Berks County Detention Center
Activists allege that Berks County’s commissioners have refused to inform of the public of their plans to use the facility as part of a mysterious federal contract.
Christian Minister Sues for “Right” to Hold Good Friday Vigil Outside U.S. Capitol
While Rev. Patrick Mahoney held a similar vigil outside the Capitol last year, the National Guard is still restricting access to the building’s grounds due to the January 6th riots.
Loretto Hospital Executive Resigns, Another is Suspended
Chicago hospital executives reprimanded for coronavirus vaccine distribution.
New Federal Pet Insurance Guidelines to be Proposed this Month
NAIC is set to propose new pet insurance guidelines for states.
Middle School Settles Decade-long Sex Abuse Allegations
Issaquah Middle School agrees to settle minor sexual assault case.
LGBTQ Students, Activists Sue Department of Education for Giving Title IX Funds to Religious Colleges
A group of LGBTQ activists have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, claiming the agency disburses federal funds to colleges with discriminatory policies. According to The Greenville News, the lawsuit states that Title IX policy strictly prohibits educational institutions from discriminating against anyone on the basis of gender or sexual orientation. However,
Judge: Maine Prisoners Can’t Sue State for Cutting Unemployment Benefits
Corrections officially had actually encouraged eligible inmates to sign up for unemployment. However, inmates’ funds were cut after the governor decided giving prisoners benefits made for bad publicity.