Who’s Right, the IPCC Report or Trump?
A new IPCC report predicts a dire future climate if we don’t make big changes. Trump doubts, but the administration says we’re toast. Will we turn or burn?
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Detention Center Not in Compliance, ICE Urged to Act
Detention Center Not in Compliance, ICE Urged to Act
Patients Say They Need Hard to Get Prescription Opioids
Patients Say They Need Hard to Get Prescription Opioids
JPMorgan Chase Settles Racial Discrimination Suit for $24M
Last week, JPMorgan Chase & Co. agreed to pay $19.5 million to settle a class action racial discrimination lawsuit with more than “200 current and former black financial advisers and their attorneys.” Additionally, the bank agreed to spend $4.5 million to “in-house development programs over the next three years to recruit advisers and help them be successful in those positions.”
Family of Deceased Winter Park Teeanger Files Wrongful Death Suit
Back on October 15, 2016, 15-year-old Roger Trindale was found in Central Park in Winter Park beaten and unconscious. Unfortunately, he later passed away from his injuries. Now, his family recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit in response to the incident and want answers as to why their child was taken from them so soon.
ProPublica: Baylor St. Luke’s Physician Says Hospital Punished Him for Trying to Help Patients
A Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center physician says his efforts to improve the quality of care within the hospital’s ICU were met with retaliation and a trumped-up disciplinary action. A ProPublica investigation claims the suit originated with a complaint. Dr. Tomas Rios, who practices at Baylor, believed some of his patients were receiving unnecessary medical
Hurricane Michael Will Cost U.S. ‘At Least $25 Billion’ in Economic Losses
Hurricane Michael is expected to cause at least $25 billion in economic losses from now until its dissipation. Bloomberg reports that about $3 billion of the total will ‘fall on the federal flood insurance program.’ Private insurers are likely to face bills ranging from $9 to $10 billion, according to disaster modeler Chuck Watson. Whatever
Canada Cannabis Industry Reps and Workers Can Enter the U.S., Says C.B.P.
In an unexpected policy shift, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said Canadians working in the country’s legal cannabis industry won’t be prevented from crossing the border. The reversal follows announcement made in September. CBP and Trump administration officials then held that “as marijuana continues to be a controlled substance under United States law,
Rabbi Files Discrimination Suit Against Westlake Golf and Country Club
A discrimination lawsuit was recently filed against Westlake Golf and Country Club by Rabbi Philip Lefkowitz over allegations that he was a “victim of illegal discrimination because of his disability and was prevented from practicing his religion.” Lefkowitz, along with his sons, Levi and Moshe, “all use wheelchairs and live together in Westlake Golf and Country Club,” according to the complaint filed yesterday.
McKeen & Associates Recognized as Super Lawyers
The national legal rating service Super Lawyers recognized several McKeen & Associates attorneys to its 2018 Super Lawyers lists.