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New Guidelines Aim to Support People with Disabilities During Petrochemical Disasters
Advocates have developed new guidelines specifically aimed at enhancing emergency planning for petrochemical incidents, such as chemical spi

Stephen Wick
Oct 17, 20243 min read


Maryland Health Officials Brace for IV Fluid Shortage Following Hurricane Damage
Maryland hospitals are monitoring their supplies of sterile intravenous fluids after Hurricane Helene caused damage to a major manufacturer

Stephen Wick
Oct 16, 20243 min read


Retired Coal Miners Win Legal Victory Against CONSOL Energy
This month, several retired coal miners are feeling vindicated after a federal judge acknowledged their claims against CONSOL Energy, accusi

Stephen Wick
Oct 16, 20243 min read


Settlement Reached in Precision Toxicology Fraud Case
The investigation was sparked by a whistleblower complaint from the Baltimore area, leading to a comprehensive state and federal inquiry int

Stephen Wick
Oct 15, 20244 min read


Silver Spring Woman Sentenced for Over $1 Million Medicaid Fraud
Investigators uncovered progress notes indicating that approximately 40 patients were fraudulently charged for therapy sessions purportedly

Stephen Wick
Oct 14, 20244 min read


Multiple Investigations Launched into North Dakota Wildfires as Thousands of Acres Burn
State-led inquiries are focusing on four significant wildfires in northwestern North Dakota, including a tragic incident near Tioga that res

Stephen Wick
Oct 13, 20242 min read


Lawsuit Filed by 20 States Challenges New Federal Nursing Home Staffing Rule
The lawsuit names key leaders from the federal Health and Human Services agency and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as defend

Stephen Wick
Oct 13, 20243 min read


TikTok Faces Lawsuits from 13 States and Washington, D.C
The lawsuits bring to light significant worries regarding TikTok's approach to content moderation. As reported by Reuters, the states claim

Stephen Wick
Oct 13, 20242 min read


Marriott Settles Data Breach Investigation for $52 Million: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown Announces Multistate Efforts
The settlement requires Marriott to enhance its data security practices, adopt a risk-based approach, and provide specific consumer protecti

Stephen Wick
Oct 9, 20244 min read


Adams Scandal Reveals Possible Weaknesses in NYC's Campaign Finance Framework
Adams Scandal Reveals Possible Weaknesses in NYC's Campaign Finance Framework

Stephen Wick
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Federal Court Issues Consent Decree for Rizo Lopez Foods Inc After Multistate Listeriosis Outbreak Linked to Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese
The situation escalated in January 2024 when the Hawaii State Department of Health discovered L. monocytogenes in a sample of Rizo Lopez Foo

Stephen Wick
Oct 8, 20244 min read


New Castle, Indiana Former Police Lieutenant Indicted for Federal Civil Rights Violation and Obstruction of Justice
The incident was quickly reported by the other officers involved, prompting the Indiana State Police to initiate an independent criminal inv

Stephen Wick
Oct 8, 20245 min read


Ovintiv USA Inc. Settles for $16 Million Over Clean Air Violations: $5.5M Covers Penalty And To Upgrade Facilities
As part of the settlement, Ovintiv is required to pay a civil penalty of $5.5 million to both the United States and the state of Utah. More

Stephen Wick
Oct 2, 20244 min read


Four Charged Following Extensive Drug and Gun Investigation in Baltimore: Joint Taskforce Uncovers Major Trafficking Operation
Using various investigative techniques, including undercover operations, BPD detectives conducted around 10 controlled purchases of drugs an

Stephen Wick
Oct 1, 20245 min read


Biden Pledges Federal Support for Hurricane Helene Recovery, Plans Emergency Funding Request
President Joe Biden announced Monday that the federal government will assist Southeast residents affected by Hurricane Helene, with plans to

Stephen Wick
Sep 30, 20243 min read


Lewiston Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Threatening Black Neighbors
The court considered these factors when enhancing his sentence, determining that Barnes deliberately targeted his victims based on their rac

Stephen Wick
Sep 24, 20244 min read


Walgreens to Pay $106.8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Violations Over Unfilled Prescriptions
To prevent future occurrences, Walgreens has made improvements to its electronic pharmacy management system and has self-reported certain ac

Stephen Wick
Sep 15, 20244 min read


Judge Delays Trump’s Criminal Sentencing in New York Until After November Election
During the lengthy trial, prosecutors from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office presented evidence alleging that Donald Trump conspired

Stephen Wick
Sep 9, 20242 min read


Vermont Leads Nation in Charging Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Damages
Vermont is pioneering a novel climate policy approach by implementing charges on fossil fuel companies to cover the costs of natural disaste

Stephen Wick
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Lawsuit Filed Against Maryland Gun Dealers for Illegal Sales: The Grievance Blames Firearms Dealers of Illegally Selling Dozens of Weapons to Straw Purchaser
According to the lawsuit, Engage, United, and Atlantic failed to prevent illegal purchasing despite being aware of common indicators such as

Stephen Wick
Sep 4, 20245 min read
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