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US federal judge rules drug distributors not responsible for West Virginia opioid epidemic

JURIST

The United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Monday ruled in favor of drug companies in landmark case City of Huntington, West Virginia v. ” Faber went on to state, “ there is nothing unreasonable about distributing controlled substances to fulfill legally written prescriptions.”

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West Virginia local governments secure $400M settlement from opioid distributors

JURIST

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Monday announced cities and counties across the state agreed to a $400 million settlement with three opioid distributors. of fueling the opioid crisis in West Virginia. West Virginia has a long history of litigation with opioid distributors. and McKesson Corp.

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West Virginia Becomes Ground Zero in Fight for Opioid Accountability

The Crime Report

The trial will be the first courtroom test of a legal theory put forward in more than 3,000 other lawsuits: That the wholesalers created a “public nuisance” by letting prescription drugs flow into the community unchecked, and that now they need to pay to abate the problems it created. Lawyers for Huntington, W.V., AmerisourceBergen Corp.

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ACLU claims South Carolina prison policy banning interviews violates First Amendment

JURIST

Legal Director for the ACLU of South Carolina Allen Chaney said, “[The policy] operates to insulate SCDC from real public accountability and to suppress the public’s knowledge about the violence committed against prisoners.” “This policy is so broad that no court has upheld anything similar,” Sykes stated.

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West Virginia Passes New Special Education Legislation for Schools

LegalReader

WV passes special needs legislation following classroom abuse cases.

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An Attorney’s Guide to CLE Requirements by State

CARET Legal

Continuing legal education (CLE) is necessary to maintain your license and stay up-to-date with industry developments. Get started exploring the features of CARET Legal’s all-in-one legal practice management platform , or sign up for a free trial today. However, CLE requirements can vary widely depending on where you practice.

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Self-Help Information by the Courts in 2021

CourtTechBulletin

link] The Kentucky Court of Justice has multiple services to help the self-represented linked to their Legal Self-Help page at: [link] The page includes multiple tutorials on subjects such as eviction relief, small claims, protective orders, and an online glossary of legal terms.

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