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In opioids “pill mill” case, justices grapple with physician intent

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The government argues the intent standard is an objective one — an “honest effort” to comply with professional norms. The government’s burden of proof also was the subject of much back and forth, even though it was not a major component of the briefing. Lawrence Robbins argues on behalf of petitioner Xiulu Ruan.