Tag: Legal
Biden Signs Executive Order on Access to Abortion
New executive order takes steps to rein in any penalties incurred by women who are seeking abortion services
Supreme Court Curbs EPA’s Authority Over Power Plant Emissions
As ruling was announced, the president of the AMA reaffirmed the group's support for policies that reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions
2016 to 2020 Saw Increase in Medical Cannabis Licensure
Percent of patients with conditions that had substantial or conclusive evidence of therapeutic value decreased from 2016 to 2020
State Laws on Teen Privacy Do Not Reflect Pediatric Standards of Care
Providing confidential care to adolescent patients set as priority by medical societies, but guidelines limited by compliance with state laws
Supreme Court Set to Overturn Roe v. Wade, Leaked Draft Opinion Shows
This is the first time in the Supreme Court's history that an early draft opinion has been leaked before the final decision was announced
FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars
Research has shown that menthol cigarettes are harder to quit than traditional tobacco products
Vaccination Mandate for Federal Workers Reinstated by Appeals Court
Mandate was introduced in September but enforcement was halted in January by a preliminary injunction issued by a federal judge in Texas
Seizures of Drugs Containing Illicit Fentanyl Increasing in U.S.
From 2018 to 2021, increases seen in number of fentanyl-containing powder seizures, number of pill seizures
21 States Sue to Overturn CDC Public Transport Mask Mandate
Lawsuit claims mask mandate exceeds the authority of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Out-of-State Residents Can Now Seek Medical Aid in Dying in Oregon
Lawsuit that challenged the residency requirement as unconstitutional was settled Monday
