Maryland Considering Bill to Treat Opioid Addiction with Medical Marijuana
Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would list medical marijuana as an effective treatment option for opioid use disorder.
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Boston Market Recalls Frozen Meals Due to Potential Plastic, Glass Contamination
Last week, more than 173,000 pounds of frozen Boston Market rib patties were recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with glass and plastic pieces.
Children’s Advocacy Groups Ask FTC to Investigate Facebook
Facing down a multi-billion fine from the F.T.C., Facebook is now being hounded by children’s advocates, who say the social media behemoth tricked kids into spending big money on games like Angry Birds and PetVille.
Pell City EMT Files Lawsuit Against Rural/Metro Corporation Over Allegations of Pregnancy Discrimination
After being denied reasonable accommodations from her employer when she learned she was pregnant, a Pell City woman filed a lawsuit claiming her rights under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act were being violated.
Lawsuit Targets Ikea Over Allegations of Age Discrimination
Ikea was recently named in yet another age discrimination lawsuit for the fifth time in a little over a year.
Jury Sides with Starr County Man Over Lawsuit Involving Halftime Contest During Vipers Game
Jose Solis of Starr County sued the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in 2013 after the NBA team failed to give him an award he won during a halftime contest. Earlier this week, a jury sided with him and awarded him $250,000.
Nature’s Path Foods Recalls Gluten-Free Cereal Over Concerns of Potential Gluten Contamination
Nature’s Path Foods is recalling more than 450,000 boxes of gluten-free cereal after it was discovered the products may be contaminated with gluten.
California Car Wash Employees are Finally Receiving Overdue Checks
800 car wash employees are finally starting to receive back pay owed to them for working off the clock.
Chicago Alleges 27 e-Cig Companies are Marketing to Minors
The City of Chicago has submitted a lawsuit against nearly three dozen e-cigarette retailers for allegedly selling their products to minors online.
Connecticut Settlement Shows Schools Can’t Get Pledge of Allegiance Rights Right
Even though students can’t legally be compelled to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, districts across the country keep punishing students for exercising their rights.