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RCSD Launches Counter Lawsuit to Defend Investigator Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

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RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond City School District has filed a counter lawsuit on behalf of an investigator involved in a high-profile case surrounding allegations of misconduct within the district. This legal action comes as tensions escalate between district officials and former employees who have raised concerns about administrative practices. The investigation originally stemmed from claims made by a former employee alleging that the district failed to address serious issues of harassment and discrimination. In response to those allegations, the district’s filing seeks to protect the investigator’s integrity and reputation, positioning it as a necessary … Read more

ACLU Challenges U.S. Government in Court to Defend Marshall University Student’s Right to Graduate Amidst Visa Revocation

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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia has initiated a federal lawsuit over an incident involving a Marshall University student whose legal status was abruptly revoked, jeopardizing his imminent graduation. The case has erupted in controversy just as the student was preparing to complete his graduate studies. Aubrey Sparks, the ACLU of West Virginia’s Legal Director, outlined that the lawsuit aims to secure a prompt resolution about the student’s capacity to remain in the United States legally. This clarity will determine whether he can continue attending classes and complete his educational … Read more

Law School Leaders Urged to Defend Academic Freedom Against Executive Intimidation

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President Donald Trump has escalated his confrontational stance against law firms and universities that challenge or dissent from his policies, marking a significant tension with established norms regarding the rule of law in the United States. Over the recent weekend, Trump sent a directive to the Justice Department to identify and curb what he perceives as political adversaries leveraging legal frameworks to contest his measures. This move is seen as a strategic attempt to intimidate and discourage law firms from representing or supporting opponents of his administration. The memo aims to create a climate of … Read more

Eli Lilly Joins Lawsuit to Defend Drug Patent Against Compounding Pharmacies Amid FDA Regulatory Dispute

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Washington, D.C. — Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has entered the legal fray by filing a motion on January 1 to join a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision regarding the manufacturing of generic versions of GLP-1 drugs, such as those Lilly markets under the names Mounjaro and Zepbound. The company asserts significant stakes in the ongoing legal battle over whether compounding pharmacies may continue creating generics previously necessitated by drug shortages. The initial lawsuit was launched in October by the Outsourcing Facilities Association and FarmaKeio Custom Compounding, a Texas-based compounding pharmacy. … Read more