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Medical Groups Sue To Block Interim Final Rule for Surprise Medical Billing

Medical groups including the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), and the American College of Radiology (ACR) have brought forward a lawsuit against several government agencies over the implementation of the No Surprise Billing Act. The lawsuit was filed in the federal district court... Read More about Medical Groups Sue To Block Interim Final Rule for Surprise Medical Billing

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Woman Sues CVS After Store Brand Non-Drowsy Cough Medicine Made Her Drowsy

CVS is at the center of a misleading advertisement lawsuit. The class-action suit was filed by plaintiff Toni Larusso and accuses CVS Health Corporation and CVS Pharmacy of misleading consumers by labeling its CVS brand cough medicine as “non-drowsy” despite Larusso’s claims that the cough medicine includes active ingredients which... Read More about Woman Sues CVS After Store Brand Non-Drowsy Cough Medicine Made Her Drowsy

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Missouri Gun Range Denies Muslim Woman Service Because of Hijab

A Muslim woman has filed a federal lawsuit against a gun range in Kansas City, Mo. after alleging that the gun range refused her service because she was wearing a hijab, a religious head covering worn by Muslim women. The lawsuit details that since at least 2016 the Frontier Justice... Read More about Missouri Gun Range Denies Muslim Woman Service Because of Hijab

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Ex-Teva Employee Files Lawsuit Alleging He Was Fired After Coming to Work Sick

An ex-employee of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is suing the company because he says he was fired from his job after he unknowingly reported to work while he was sick. The lawsuit which was filed in the Southern District of Florida claims that Teva Pharmaceuticals discriminated and retaliated against the... Read More about Ex-Teva Employee Files Lawsuit Alleging He Was Fired After Coming to Work Sick

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How Long Does the Insurance Company Have to Pay My Life Insurance Claim?

Filing a claim for life insurance benefits requires notifying the insurance company that a death has occurred and providing proof of loss as required by the policy terms, usually in the form of an official death certificate. The policy might dictate more specifically what types of documentation must be submitted... Read More about How Long Does the Insurance Company Have to Pay My Life Insurance Claim?

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OK to Discipline High School Students for Off-Campus, Racist Instagram Posts

Disciplining high school students for racist, bullying, vulgar, or harassing speech posted on social media does not violate the First Amendment whether it occurs on campus or in the privacy of students’ homes. The Ninth Circuit followed a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that said social media posts... Read More about OK to Discipline High School Students for Off-Campus, Racist Instagram Posts

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Apologetic Capitol Rioter Gets Longest Sentence Yet – 63 Months

He’s “really, really ashamed,” but he’s going to Federal prison for 63 months, the longest sentence yet issued for one of the January 6 Capitol rioters. Of the 700-plus rioters who attempted a coup of the 2020 election results, Robert Scott Palmer, a 54-year old Largo, Florida man was charged... Read More about Apologetic Capitol Rioter Gets Longest Sentence Yet – 63 Months

Pentagon Review Updates Rules for Extremism in Military Ranks but Offers no Clear Guidance

The Department of Defense (DoD) under the umbrella of the Pentagon released a report discussing political extremism in the US military. The Pentagon review was triggered in April by the January 6 Capitol Hill Riots, after the DoD discovered numerous former members of the military participated in the DC insurrection.... Read More about Pentagon Review Updates Rules for Extremism in Military Ranks but Offers no Clear Guidance

A large crowd of supporters holding flags and signs at the "Save America Rally" in front of the White House on January 6, 2021, prior to the Capitol riot.

Three Federal Judges Deny Trump’s Bid to Block Release of White House Records at Time of Capitol Riot Attack

A unanimous ruling from a three-judge panel upheld a prior, lower court’s decision that former President Trump’s White House records can be shared with the January 6 Capitol riot committee. The federal D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals denied Trump’s bid to stop the release of sections of his White House... Read More about Three Federal Judges Deny Trump’s Bid to Block Release of White House Records at Time of Capitol Riot Attack

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Costco Over Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream

A lawsuit which was brought against warehouse retail giant, Costco, has been dismissed by a federal judge in California. The lawsuit was brought forward by Plaintiff Ankush Puri. Puri alleged that Costco falsely advertised their Kirkland brand chocolate almond-dipped vanilla ice cream bars because the chocolate used in the ice... Read More about Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Costco Over Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream

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Former White Executive Awarded $10 Mil in Reverse Racism Case

A former executive at Novant Health has been awarded $10 million after claiming he was fired from his top-level position because of the company’s diversity initiative. David Duvall was the former senior vice president of marketing and communication at Novant Health, a medical network company, when he filed his lawsuit... Read More about Former White Executive Awarded $10 Mil in Reverse Racism Case

Former President Donald Trump speaking at an event, wearing a suit and a red tie.

Claiming Political Bias and Violation of Fourth Amendment, Trump sues NY Attorney General Letitia James

Former President Donald Trump is still fighting federal and civil lawsuits claiming he is the victim of political bias, this time over ongoing New York investigations launched in 2019 into his business practices and other matters. This week, Trump filed a lawsuit against New York State attorney general Letitia James.... Read More about Claiming Political Bias and Violation of Fourth Amendment, Trump sues NY Attorney General Letitia James

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California Sues Walmart Over Improper Hazardous Waste Disposal

Walmart has again found itself at the center of environmental violation complaints, this time brought on by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. The Golden State is accusing the retail giant of dumping more than one million hazardous and toxic waste materials throughout California landfills each year. The state is accusing... Read More about California Sues Walmart Over Improper Hazardous Waste Disposal

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Family Of Oakland Man Sue Almeda Officers For Wrongful Death

The family of an Oakland man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Alameda county police officers alleging that they were the cause of his death. Officers were called out to a park to check on 26-year-old Mario Gonzales on April 19. Gonzalez was described as acting strangely and was... Read More about Family Of Oakland Man Sue Almeda Officers For Wrongful Death

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Colorado DA Files Motion to Reconsider Trucker’s Hefty 110-Year Sentence

Colorado prosecutors are moving forward with efforts to have a trucker’s 110-year sentence reexamined. The move comes after growing national outrage at a punishment that many deem does not fit the crime. 26-year-old truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was found guilty in October on four counts of vehicular homicide and 23... Read More about Colorado DA Files Motion to Reconsider Trucker’s Hefty 110-Year Sentence