Tag: Legal
RAND Report Addresses Updated Evidence Regarding Gun Policies
Supportive evidence revealed that child access prevention laws can reduce homicides and self-injuries among youth
California’s Flavored Tobacco Ban Will Not Be Blocked by Supreme Court
Ban includes everything from candy flavors to menthol in a wide range of tobacco products
Walmart Offers $3 Billion to Settle Opioid Lawsuits
Walmart joins pharmacy chains Walgreen Co. and CVS Health in offering to settle the cases
California Voters Ban Flavored Tobacco, and a Cigarette Maker Is Suing
R.J. Reynolds has sued California over its freshly approved ban on flavored tobacco products
California Files Suit Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water
California has sued several companies over their role in dumping 'forever chemicals' into the state's water systems, in an effort to get them to pay cleanup costs
Voters in Four States Move to Safeguard Abortion Rights
Voters in three states approved measures to protect abortion rights; Kentucky voters rejected amendment saying there was no right to abortion
CVS, Walgreens Announce $10 Billion Opioid Settlements
Most of the money will go toward programs that expand treatment for addiction, provide overdose antidotes, support prevention efforts
Florida Medical Board May Bar Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors
In April, Florida's governor and surgeon general issued nonbinding guidance to prevent gender-affirming medical care for under 18s
Juul to Pay $438.5 Million for Its Role in Teen Vaping Crisis
Meanwhile, FDA is still deciding whether it will allow Juul to sell its products in this country
Three Pharmacy Chains Must Pay $650 Million for Role in Opioid Crisis
Judge ruled CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart pharmacies must pay Ohio counties for their part in the epidemic
