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The bribery trial of Nadine Menendez, wife of Sen. Bob Menendez, has been indefinitely delayed due to her undergoing treatment for Grade 3 breast cancer. The couple, charged with trading political favors for gold bars and cash, have both pleaded not guilty.
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of Native American tribes, requiring the federal government to cover millions in overhead costs for tribes running their own health care programs. This decision supports tribal sovereignty and aims to address funding gaps, despite dissenting opinions that such financial decisions should be left to Congress.
The Texas Supreme Court unanimously rejected a challenge from 20 women and two doctors seeking clarity on the state's near-total abortion ban's medical emergency exception. The court ruled that Texas law allows life-saving abortions if a physician uses reasonable medical judgment, but does not permit abortions for fetuses with life-limiting conditions unless the mother's life is at risk. Plaintiffs shared harrowing stories of being denied abortions despite risky pregnancies, with some having to travel out of state for the procedure. The ruling has significant implications for emergency medical care and may influence future US Supreme Court decisions on similar cases.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that the state's abortion ban's medical exemption applies only when a person is at risk of death or serious physical impairment, rejecting claims from women who argued the ban endangered their health. The court reversed a lower court's broader interpretation of the exemption, maintaining that abortions are not permitted solely for fetal conditions or general pregnancy risks. Critics argue the decision fails to provide clarity for doctors, while anti-abortion activists support the ruling.
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state's near-total abortion ban, rejecting a challenge by 20 women who were denied medically necessary abortions. The court ruled that the law's exception for life-threatening conditions is sufficiently broad and directed concerns to the Legislature. The decision has been criticized by affected women and abortion rights advocates, who vow to continue fighting for change.
The Texas Supreme Court unanimously rejected a challenge to the state's abortion ban brought by women with serious pregnancy complications, seeking clarification on exceptions. The ruling affirms that certain conditions like preterm premature rupture of membranes can warrant an abortion but does not allow abortions based solely on life-limiting fetal diagnoses. Critics argue the decision leaves many women and doctors in uncertainty, potentially endangering lives.
The Texas Supreme Court has allowed a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion bans to proceed but refused to block the bans during the litigation. The lawsuit, now involving over 20 women, argues that the bans endanger lives by denying necessary medical care. The court maintained that Texas law permits life-saving abortions but criticized the lower court's broader interpretation of medical emergencies. Critics argue the ruling fails to provide clarity and disregards the plaintiffs' suffering.
The Texas Supreme Court unanimously rejected a significant challenge to the state's new abortion laws, ruling that the medical exceptions in the law are broad enough to withstand constitutional scrutiny. The case, Zurawski v. Texas, involved women with complicated pregnancies who argued that the laws prevented them from receiving necessary medical care. The court's decision overturned a previous temporary injunction that allowed abortions based on a doctor's "good faith judgment," stating that the law's requirement for "reasonable medical judgment" is clear. The ruling has been criticized for not providing sufficient reassurance to doctors and for potentially endangering women's health.
A Dauphin County jury awarded Dr. Scott Lynch $5.25 million in his lawsuit against Penn State Health and Dr. Kevin Black after he was fired from the Penn State football team. Lynch claimed his dismissal was due to conflicts with head coach James Franklin over player injuries. Although Franklin was not sued, he was frequently mentioned during the trial, with former players testifying in his defense.
The family of Órla Baxendale, a professional dancer who died from an allergic reaction to a mislabeled cookie containing peanuts, is suing Stew Leonard's grocery chain, the cookie manufacturer, and employees for wrongful death. The lawsuit claims gross negligence and failure to update ingredient labels despite prior notification from the manufacturer. The family seeks damages exceeding $15,000, citing the store's failure to prevent the tragedy.
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Stew Leonard's and Cookies United after 25-year-old Órla Baxendale died from anaphylaxis due to a mislabeled cookie containing peanuts. The lawsuit alleges gross negligence and seeks substantial damages, aiming to prevent future incidents. Both companies have expressed condolences and are cooperating with investigations.
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case regarding the availability of the abortion pill, mifepristone, which could potentially restrict access to the drug. The case challenges the FDA's decisions to expand access to the drug in 2016 and 2021, and could have broader implications for the regulatory authority of the FDA. The case has sparked protests and could impact the availability of medication abortion across the United States.
The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case regarding the abortion pill mifepristone, with opponents citing studies to argue for limiting its access, while the FDA maintains its safety. The plaintiffs claim that the studies show increased risk, but the research group behind the studies disagrees, stating that the conclusions support easier access to the medication. The case could have broader implications for federal regulatory authority over drug safety, and a ruling is expected by the end of June.
X pledges to cover the $300,000 legal fees for Canadian doctor Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill, who opposed lockdowns and vaccination mandates and faced a smear campaign as a result. After losing a legal battle and being ordered to pay $300,000, X stepped in to support her, citing the importance of free speech and democracy. Elon Musk, the platform's owner, endorsed the decision, emphasizing his support for free speech.
A Montana judge has declared three laws restricting abortion rights, including a ban on abortions after 20 weeks, as unconstitutional, citing severe burdens on access without clear justification. The laws, passed in 2021, have been blocked from enforcement, and the state plans to appeal the ruling. Planned Parenthood hailed the decision as a critical victory, while additional anti-abortion laws in Montana face court challenges.