State and Federal Marijuana Laws in Conflict
In the United States, the recent passage of laws legalizing the recreational sale and use of marijuana in the states of Washington and Colorado has highlighted the natural tension between…
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Johnson & Johnson Must Pay $8.3 Million after Jury Verdict
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $8.3 million to a 65 year old man who claimed that the DePuy ASR hip implant he received was defective. This case…
Chicago Tribune Settles Overtime Lawsuit
The Chicago Tribune, one of the largest newspapers in the United States, has recently agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed by 46 reporters who worked for its Trib…
Legal Aid Funding Shortfalls
Indigent residents of states across the U.S. are facing a loss of the legal assistance they need as a result of funding shortfalls at both the state and federal level.…
Supreme Court Considers Legality of DNA Collection
A case soon to come before the Supreme Court has far-reaching consequences for civil liberties and law enforcement methods in the United States. At issue is whether law enforcement agencies…
New Jersey Governor Vetoes Internet Gambling Bill
For the second time, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) has vetoed a bill that would legalize internet gambling in the state. Had the bill been successful, it would have…
Civil Charges Filed over MA Lab Scandal
The first civil charges have been filed over a controversy that unfolded last year regarding drug samples at a Massachusetts drug lab. Chemist Annie Dookhan, a former employee of the…
New Study Released Linking Depakote to Lower IQ
The Lancet Neurology recently published the results of a new study revealing a link between IQ and Depakote (valproate). According to the study, children born to women who took valproate…
Obama’s Recess Appointments Ruled Unconstitutional
A huge constitutional law decision was handed down today, as President Barack Obama’s three recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) were deemed to be unconstitutional. Obama had…
Annie’s Issues Voluntary Recall of Frozen Pizza
According to a story in the Oakland Tribune, Annie’s Homegrown, a natural and organic foods company based out of Berkeley, CA, issued a voluntary recall of their frozen Rising Crust…