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Attorneys general file brief to US Supreme Court supporting Maryland county’s LGBTQ book curriculum

JURIST

A coalition of 19 attorneys general filed a 31-page amicus brief with the US Supreme Court on Wednesday, claiming a Maryland county’s policy of incorporating LGBTQ-inclusive books into their curriculum with no opt-out option for parents does not violate the US Constitution.

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Federal Agents Seize 660 Pounds of Fake Adderall Pills in Rhode Island

The Crime Report

Federal agents seized about 660,500 counterfeit Adderall pills weighing about 660 pounds from a pill mill in Rhode Island with suspected ties to a Mexican cartel, reports USA Today. Rhode Island U.S. Attorney Zachary A.

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Hospitals Caught In Crossfire Of Battle Between Rhode Island AG, PE-Owned Operator

Above The Law

Amid a heated battle over an ownership change, Prospect Medical Holdings has threatened to close two of its hospitals in Rhode Island in response to conditions the state's attorney general proposed. The hospital chain's private equity owner is looking to sell its majority stake but requires state approval to move forward.

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What Makes Truck Accident Claims So Complicated in Rhode Island?

LegalReader

In truck accidents, there are often many liable parties, including drivers, truck companies, manufacturers, the list goes on and on.

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Is Rhode Island an At-Will Employment State?

LegalReader

One of the exceptions refers to the existence of an implied contract.

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Rhode Island Police Brutality Lawyers Help Clients Move On

LegalReader

You can recover economic damages to cover your medical expenses and lost wages, if your injuries caused you to miss work.

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DOJ Targets Discrimination Against People with Addiction Disorders

The Crime Report

Justice Department attorneys are increasingly leveraging the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to address discrimination and civil rights violations against people with substance use disorders, STAT News reports. It also targets facilities that retaliate against or punish those in recovery, particularly in the criminal justice system.