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Arizona Accused in $2.8 Billion Medicaid Fraud Case, Native American Communities Severely Impacted

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — In a landmark legal challenge, the state of Arizona is accused of complicity in one of the largest Medicaid fraud schemes known to the U.S., involving the exploitation of Native American populations through corrupt addiction treatment providers. Filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, the lawsuit seeks justice and hefty damages for the aggrieved parties, including survivors and estates of the deceased who were subjected to misleading and harmful practices in scam sober living homes and behavioral healthcare facilities. Leading the case are attorneys John B. Brewer and Dane L. Wood from … Read more

Millions Impacted as State Abortion Laws Tighten Nationwide

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In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, state legislatures across the nation have taken disparate approaches to abortion legislation, significantly impacting access for millions of Americans. The patchwork of restrictive laws and protections has created a complex legal landscape that varies dramatically from state to state. Some states moved swiftly to enact “trigger laws,” which were designed to take effect immediately following the Supreme Court’s ruling. For instance, Missouri banned most abortions, except in medical emergencies, devoid of provisions for cases of rape or incest. Conversely, Illinois has … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Hefty Compensation for Family Impacted by Mountain Valley Pipeline

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RICHMONR, Va. — A federal appeals court recently overturned a decision by a lower court, reinstating a significant monetary award to Virginia landowners impacted by the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals supported the Terry family of Roanoke County, who contended that the compensation offered for their land seized for the pipeline was insufficient. The construction of the 303-mile natural gas pipeline, which has stirred controversy for its environmental and property rights implications, led to the condemnation of an eight-acre easement on the Terry family’s property. Initially, a … Read more