How Does the State Contribute to the Rehabilitation of Addicted Offenders?
Increasingly, the justice system is realizing that the benefits of court-ordered rehabilitation for addicted offenders outweighs the traditional option of incarceration.
News & Politics
45 States Allow Female Patients to be Examined Under Anesthesia
Maryland is one of 45 states that currently allows medical students to perform public exams on female patients while the women are under anethesia. A new bill is being introduced to change that.
The National Portrait Gallery Refuses a Donation from the Sacklers
The National Portrait Gallery recently rejected a large donation from the family behind Purdue Pharma.
Why is the Trump Administration Holding Back Aid for Central America?
Hundreds of millions of dollars earmarked as aid and bound for Central America have been stuck in administrative limbo for nearly a year. According to POLITICO, the funds have already been approved by Congress. But they’ve run into an unexpected hurdle in the White House, as officials from the budget office struggle with the implications
Avoid These Common Payroll Compliance Mistakes
Managing payroll can be a complicated task. No matter how difficult though, misunderstanding or ignoring payroll compliance laws can be very costly to both employees and employers.
Reasons to Hire an Estate Planning Attorney
No one likes to think about their own mortality. However, it’s a topic none of us can ignore and hiring an estate planning attorney can make the process much easier.
FDA, Henry Avocado Corporation Recall Avocados in Six States
Earlier this month, Henry Avocado Corporation and the FDA issued a voluntary recall of conventional and organic avocados in six states.
Purdue and Sacklers Settle Oklahoma Opioid Case for $270 Million
Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have reached a settlement with the state of Oklahoma. Two other defendants remain, Johnson & Johnson and Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Senator’s Misguided Tweet Fuels Social Media Opioid Debate
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) recently tweeted that overprescribing of opioids is the root cause of the epidemic and her post was met with strong opposition.
Cruise Lines International Association, City of Juneau Settle Lawsuit Over Use of Passenger Fees
Cruise Lines International Association of Alaska (CLIA) and City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) agreed to settle a suit over allegations that CBJ was wrongfully using passenger fees.