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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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Court Rejects Challenge to DEA ALJ Hearing Authority Over Removal Power

FDA Law Blog

We opined that while the impact of this statement was unclear, it was likely that this position would make it more difficult for litigants challenging the constitutionality of a proceeding presided by an ALJ. Thats precisely what happened in a recent decision out of the U.S.

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Suing for Kneecap Injuries After a Rhode Island Car Accident

LegalReader

Extensive surgeries are often required for kneecap injuries.

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Caremark Cut Loose From CVS Price-Gouging Case

Law 360

A Rhode Island federal judge on Thursday dismissed Caremark from long-running litigation alleging CVS schemed with pharmacy benefit managers to overcharge insured health plans for generic drugs, finding Caremark's contracts with the funds have enforceable arbitration clauses.

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Environmental Rights in State Constitutions

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

However, the constitutions of six states do have provisions with explicit environmental rights – Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. The court therefore allowed the litigation to proceed. If the final plan falls short, some litigants may well invoke this amendment.

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Self-Help Information by the Courts in 2021

CourtTechBulletin

We were curious as to the status of online court help to the self-represented litigants as a good 2021 year-end wrapup article for the CTB? We share what we found below. In addition, we just learned of a new NIJ study on the use of Chatbots in the Criminal Justice System to add to our list of online helpers.

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Criminal proceedings reach “favorable termination” when they end without conviction

SCOTUSBlog

It avoids parallel civil and criminal proceedings, precludes inconsistent civil and criminal judgments, and prevents criminal defendants from using civil litigation as collateral attacks on criminal proceedings. The final element serves multiple purposes.

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