Cannabis and Opioid Co-use May Cause More Harm Than Good
Supplementing prescription pain medication with medical marijuana is not an effective management strategy, survey shows.
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Judge Scraps $215 Million Sex Abuse Settlement with University of Southern California
A federal judge found the disbursal plan severely lacking in its practicality.
Oregon County to Pay $100,000 Over “Blue Lives Matter” Flag
The African-American woman claims she suffered retaliation after trying to create her own display in response.
Immigrant ‘Dreamer’ Sues VMware for Discriminating Against DACA Recipients
The lawsuit is but one of many being filed against major U.S. corporations by DACA recipients.
Are Teen Drivers Naturally Dangerous?
In early 2018, Ethan Couch regained his freedom after serving a 720-day sentence. He was sent to jail in Fort Worth, Texas, for killing four persons while driving under the influence of alcohol. He spent the remainder of his adolescence behind bars. He rejoined society a week before his 21st birthday. Are teen drivers naturally dangerous?
Proposed Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against California Hospital After Patients Were Secretly Recorded
Sharp HealthCare in San Diego and one of its hospitals, Sharp Grossmont Hospital’s Women’s Health Center recently got hit with a lawsuit alleging it secretly recorded 1,800 surgeries and procedures.
Drug Middlemen are Responsible for Expensive Out-of-pocket Pricing
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are being held accountable to skyrocketing drug prices.
Asbestos Litigation Back in the News
“It is widely known that asbestos is one of the most harmful chemicals known to humankind.” ~ California AG Xavier Becerra
E-Cigarette Maker Juul Sued (Again)
Analysts say the wave of lawsuits against the company is reminiscent of the 1990s, when Big Tobacco lost billions to litigation.
Challenge to New Census Citizenship Question Heading to Supreme Court
Some critics say the issue is clear-cut and that the panel’s ruling may something about the Supreme Court’s politics.