Drugmaker industry group sues to stop Medicare drug price negotiation
Drugmakers' leading industry group is the latest to file a lawsuit seeking to stop Medicare's newly granted power to negotiate drug prices. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, known as PhRMA, argues that the negotiation provision is unconstitutional.
2023-06-22 08:56
The family of Keenan Anderson, who died after being tased by LAPD officers, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a 31-year-old father who died after being tased by Los Angeles police officers is suing the city and members of the department over his death, their attorneys announced on Monday.
2023-06-20 15:46
US judge orders Enbridge to shut down portions of Wisconsin pipeline within 3 years
By Clark Mindock A U.S. judge has ordered Canadian energy company Enbridge to shutter portions of an oil
2023-06-18 00:50
Families affected by Harvard morgue scandal file class action lawsuit
Families affected by the Harvard morgue manager who allegedly stole, sold and shipped human remains that were donated to the university for medical research have filed a class action lawsuit against the manager along with the university's president and fellows, according to a court filing.
2023-06-17 11:15
Family of Jayland Walker files federal lawsuit against Akron, Ohio after his traffic stop death
The family of Jayland Walker, who was shot dead by eight police officers after a traffic stop last summer, is taking the City of Akron to federal court.
2023-06-17 10:58
Drugmakers want to stop Medicare from negotiating prices. Here's what you should know
In less than three months, the federal government is set to announce the initial 10 drugs subject to first-ever price negotiations in Medicare. Pharmaceutical companies and their supporters want to stop that from happening.
2023-06-17 04:54
Bill Cosby faces new lawsuit in Nevada after state drops statute of limitations on sexual assault
Several women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual abuse in the past filed a new lawsuit Wednesday asking for a jury trial against the comedian in Nevada, where a new state law recently took effect that eliminates the statutes of limitations for many sexual assault cases.
2023-06-15 14:23
Music publishers sue Twitter for allowing copyrighted songs
By Blake Brittain A group of 17 music publishers sued Twitter in Nashville, Tennessee, federal court on Wednesday,
2023-06-15 06:25
At least 11 states have enacted restrictive voting laws this year, new report finds
At least 11 states have enacted 13 restrictive voting laws this year, according to a new analysis from the liberal-leaning Brennan Center for Justice at New York University's law school.
2023-06-14 18:25
US Chamber of Commerce sues over government's drug pricing power
By Jonathan Stempel The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Friday sued the federal government, challenging a new law
2023-06-10 05:22
New York City sues counties refusing to house migrants
By Daniel Wiessner New York City filed a lawsuit on Wednesday accusing more than 30 New York counties
2023-06-08 04:57
US judge in Florida blocks enforcement of state ban on gender-affirming care
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) -A federal judge in Florida on Tuesday partially blocked the state from enforcing its recent ban
2023-06-07 05:52