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NH Supreme Court to Review $425K Cap on $38M Jury Award in Youth Detention Center Abuse Case

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Concord, NH — A landmark legal case in New Hampshire, involving allegations of severe abuse at the state’s Youth Development Center (YDC), has escalated to the New Hampshire Supreme Court following a dramatic ruling. Previously, a jury had awarded a staggering $38 million in damages to David Meehan, a former resident who reported enduring horrific abuses at the center. However, due to a state-imposed cap on injury claims against the state, this amount was dramatically reduced to $425,000. The reduction has sparked a legal debate about the fairness and implications of such caps, particularly in … Read more

Federal Court Pauses Lawsuit Against CFPB as Negotiations Over Credit Card Late Fee Cap Show Promise

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FORT WORTH, Texas — A federal court has temporarily paused legal proceedings in a high-stakes lawsuit over a contentious rule limiting credit card late fees, an issue that pits financial institutions against consumer advocates. The 30-day stay, authorized by U.S. District Court Judge Mark Pittman on March 13, followed optimistic signals from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) about reaching a settlement with challengers, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Consumer Bankers Association. The dispute centers on a CFPB rule established in March 2024, capping credit card late fees at $8, a sharp … Read more

Federal Judge Halts NIH Plan to Cap Research Funding, Citing Potential Loss of Lives and Scientific Progress

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Boston, MA — A federal judge in Massachusetts has halted the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) controversial plan to slash the reimbursement for indirect costs on grants, which institutions argued could decimate vital scientific research and lead to significant job losses. The cap was set to reduce these reimbursements to only 15 percent of direct research costs, a sharp decline from the current average of 28 percent. These indirect costs, crucial for labs and facilities maintenance, among others, are fundamental to the daily operational needs of research. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Angel … Read more

Arizona Files Lawsuit Against GlaxoSmithKline for Allegedly Circumventing Drug Price Cap Laws

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Phoenix, Arizona—The state of Arizona has initiated legal action against British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), accusing the company of maneuvers designed to bypass legislation intended to limit prescription medication costs. This legal challenge emerges amidst concerns surrounding the affordability and accessibility of essential asthma treatments. Filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, the lawsuit alleges that GSK violated the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act and statutes under the Medicaid Prescription Drug Rebate Program. The program, established in the 1990 budget compels pharmaceutical companies to offer financial rebates to the government if their drug prices escalate above inflation … Read more