The Crime Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

But, who decides what is “reasonably adequate,” particularly when the healthcare system for patients in prison lacks uniform standards? For example, incarcerated individuals in federal prisons have their healthcare needs, like medical, dental, and mental health services, overseen by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

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Above The Law

JUNE 8, 2023

The company’s lawsuit argues that the program violates the Constitution’s First and Fifth Amendments, but healthcare law expert Robin Feldman said the defense doesn’t have any legs. Merck recently became the first drugmaker to sue the federal government over its Medicare drug price negotiation program.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 18, 2022

North Carolina reproductive rights groups Monday filed a motion seeking to temporarily enjoin a ban on advanced healthcare professionals providing medication abortions. In 2020, abortion providers challenged a set of North Carolina laws imposing unnecessarily burdensome limitations on abortion access.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Amnesty International released a report on Friday urging authorities to protect abortion rights defenders, including healthcare workers, more effectively. According to Amnesty International, legal criminalization of abortion has contributed to about 35 million unsafe abortions every year. Abortion is healthcare.

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MARCH 2, 2023

The letter, signed by over 100 organizations and 49 individuals, argued that abortion bans threaten “women’s lives and health on a massive scale” while the “criminalization of abortions threatens to further affect the relationship between patients and their healthcare providers.”

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Above The Law

AUGUST 30, 2023

California passed a law last year aimed at controlling rising healthcare costs that gave the state the ability to scrutinize healthcare deals of a certain size involving California companies. What impact can it have?

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Blackstone Career Institute

JANUARY 5, 2024

4 Facts to Know About Becoming a Legal Nurse Consultant Are you a registered nurse (RN) who wants to have more flexibility and control over your life? Consider using your clinical training and experience as an RN to expand your expertise by becoming a legal nurse consultant (LNC). Why Choose a Career as a Legal Nurse Consultant?

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two laws on Wednesday protecting access to abortion. AB 1356 and AB 1184 strengthen existing privacy laws surrounding reproductive healthcare. ” The new laws come as abortion rights in the US face serious challenges in Texas and Mississippi.

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LDA PRO

JUNE 27, 2023

If you are considering transferring Gift Deeds in California , it’s essential to understand the legal implications and requirements involved. A gift deed is a legal document used to transfer property ownership without any exchange of monetary consideration.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

When it comes to protecting private information, healthcare is among the most regulated sectors. Healthcare companies and medical practitioners should take measures to protect the personal data of their patients and employees.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restricted reports allow a survivor to confidentially report a crime to the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), SAPR Victim Advocate (SAPR VA) or Healthcare Provider or Personnel. An unrestricted report can be made by a survivor to any of the following channels: law enforcement, commander, SARC, SAPR VA or healthcare personnel.

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JURIST

APRIL 6, 2023

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Wednesday announced it had filed a lawsuit to block the application of a legal opinion in connection with Idaho’s abortion laws. In 2017, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit struck down a Florida law preventing medical professionals from asking patients about firearm ownership.

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Above The Law

APRIL 25, 2022

Zack Gray, CEO of digital health startup Ophelia, aims to help 'the invisible 80%' of opioid use sufferers in America who are unengaged with the healthcare system until forced to, due to the onset of complications. He believes that states need to reimburse this treatment appropriately.

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Above The Law

JUNE 28, 2023

LGBTQ advocacy groups and clinicians argue that healthcare providers have a responsibility to treat the recent wave of laws banning gender-affirming care for minors like the public health crisis that it is.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The bill requires applicants to be Hong Kong permanent residents and have been engaged in full-time employment as a medical practitioner under several notable Hong Kong public healthcare institutions (i.e. Hong Kong medical universities or Department of Health institutions).

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JURIST

APRIL 7, 2021

The Arkansas bill is the first such law to pass in the US. … [I]f HB 1570 becomes law, then we are creating new standards of legislative interference with physicians and parents as they deal with some of the most complex and sensitive matters involving young people.

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LegalTalkNetwork

AUGUST 26, 2021

Aiming for a wider reach and audience, the civil legal aid podcast Talk Justice has joined the Legal Talk Network. Produced by the Legal Services Corporation , the podcast features a rotating lineup of hosts covering civil legal aid funding and access to justice. Hit play to listen to the most recent episodes.

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JURIST

APRIL 16, 2021

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has upheld Ohio’s HB 214 law that prohibits doctors from performing an abortion with the knowledge that a women’s reason for terminating the pregnancy is a fetal Down syndrome diagnosis. The plaintiffs were four medical service providers and one doctor who provide abortions in Ohio.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Elizabeth Healthcare, a healthcare provider in Cincinnati, has authority to require employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Elizabeth Healthcare requested the court to temporarily bar the hospital’s vaccine mandate. A federal judge ruled Friday that St. The employees of St. Employees of St.

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LawSites

JULY 27, 2023

On July 18, 2023, the top legal officers of three Boston-area technology companies came together for a live panel discussion about the city’s unique contributions to the legal tech landscape, which I moderated The panelists graciously agreed to allow LawNext to record the conversation, and this episode is that recording.

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JURIST

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pakistan’s Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACEP) initiated legal proceedings on Tuesday against former Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid and her daughter. She served as the Provincial Minister of Punjab for Primary & Secondary Healthcare and Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education between 2018 and 2023.

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LawSites

JULY 6, 2023

Barely a week before the American Association of Law Libraries descends on Boston for its annual convention , a survey out today of legal professionals views on generative AI finds finds that a majority of them believe that librarians and others involved in knowledge management and research are at risk of obsolescence.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Edwin Gakunga is a student at the Kenya School of Law and a JURIST Assistant Editor. This aligns with the global climate goals set forth in the Paris Agreement, emphasizing the legal responsibility of nations to adhere to their commitments. He files this dispatch from Nairobi.

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Above The Law

JULY 13, 2022

Skyrocketing medical bills and a lack of understanding in the healthcare system is putting financial stress on Americans in 2022, several recent reports have found.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Finally, the court said that any laws that provide criminal immunity for abortions due to rape are unconstitutional because by providing exceptions to criminal punishment, they continue to purport the presumed criminality of the women receiving them. It was based on this precedent that GIRE took legal action.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 14, 2023

Beyond these futuristic scenarios, the rapid development of AI technologies represents a quickly evolving challenge for current laws. The advent of AI chatbots may redefine the educational, healthcare, scientific, and intellectual property fields. Jazmin’s research interest are the study of data law protection and health data.

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The Estrin Report

APRIL 19, 2022

“Going out on a limb” is how Emily Weber began her career in healthcare law, writing a letter to Vail Valley Medical Center asking if they wanted to hire her as an up-and-coming legal professional. Chere Estrin is the CEO of Estrin Legal Staffing , a well-recognized nationwide staffing organization based in California.

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JURIST

MAY 20, 2021

Texas Governor Greg Abbot signed a “fetal heartbeat” abortion bill into law on Wednesday that bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected and allows citizens to sue doctors who perform abortions after the limit. The new law will come into effect in September unless it is stopped in court.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 27, 2020

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees ( UNHCR) on Thursday commended the Republic of Chad for adopting its first asylum law to enhance protection for close to 480,000 refugees currently hosted in the country. Other challenges include limited access to land resources, climate change, poor water management, and lack of access to healthcare.

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Blackstone Career Institute

MARCH 14, 2024

Blackstone Career Institute offers a range of certificate courses that cater to various industries, including legal studies, healthcare, and leadership development. Healthcare Certifications The healthcare sector is another area where specialized knowledge and skills are in high demand.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

million civil penalty against digital healthcare company GoodRx for its failure “ to notify consumers and others of its unauthorized disclosures of consumers’ personal health information to Facebook, Google, and other companies” in violation the FTC’s Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) ( 18 CFR § 318 ) and 15 U.S.C. §

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Above The Law

MARCH 6, 2023

Before healthcare providers onboard workers sourced from staffing agencies, they should make sure these laborers are hired as W-2 employees rather than 1099 independent contractors, one lawyer recently warned.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

The UN Human Rights Office issued a new report documenting serious human rights and international humanitarian law violations. More than 4,700 remain in detention, most of whom are held without due process and without access to legal counsel. She stated that more than 8,000 individuals have been arrested since the coup.

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Above The Law

JUNE 8, 2022

A 20-year veteran in the legal operations field and co-founder of Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) discusses how she sees the future of the industry and why to only use law firms when you really need them. The post Legal Ops Interview Series: Stephanie Corey Of UpLevel Ops appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

AUGUST 2, 2022

Wade, in federal law. According to polls from Pew Research , 61 percent of Americans believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases. “ It is unclear if the law will make it to the Senate floor for a vote, as it is unlikely to garner the necessary 60 votes to make it filibuster-proof. Wade and Planned Parenthood v.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 19, 2020

The launch comes at a critical time as the COVID-19 global pandemic adds pressure with personal injury, med/mal, products liability, mass tort, healthcare, workers comp cases and insurance claims on the rise. The best Plan B's are different, but.

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LawTechnologyToday

JANUARY 25, 2021

Both serve to depict healthcare that is provided virtually and without physical contact with a healthcare provider. A patient explains his or her complaints virtually, often by video conferencing, and the healthcare provider will give a recommendation or diagnosis. Potential legal problems with Telehealth and Telemedicine.

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