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Federal Judge Dismisses Pharmaceutical Industry Lawsuit Over Medicare Drug Pricing Program

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Austin, Texas – A federal judge in Austin has dismissed a lawsuit brought by pharmaceutical industry bodies challenging a new Medicare program that allows the government to negotiate prices for expensive drugs. U.S. District Judge David Ezra, appointed by Ronald Reagan, sided with the Biden administration in throwing out the lawsuit. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) group and two others had claimed the program was unconstitutional. Under the program, known as the Inflation Reduction Act, the Department of Health and Human Services is authorized to seek lower prices for certain drugs, ultimately … Read more

Judge Robert Chasteen Retires After 20 Years of Exceptional Service to the Cordele Judicial Circuit

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Cordele, Georgia – After serving as the Cordele Judicial Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge for a distinguished 20-year tenure, Robert W. Chasteen has announced his retirement from full-time duty effective at the end of this year. The State Bar of Georgia extends their congratulations and thanks to Judge Chasteen for his dedication and contributions to the justice system in Ben Hill, Crisp, Dooly, and Wilcox counties. Judge Chasteen, a member of the Georgia Bar since 1969, was first elected as a Superior Court judge in 2004. Prior to his appointment, he had an extensive background … Read more

Man Faces Judge After Alleged Attempted Kidnapping at Miami Beach CVS

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Miami Beach, FL – A man accused of attempting to kidnap a child inside a CVS pharmacy in Miami Beach appeared before a judge for the first time on Sunday. The suspect, 26-year-old Nicolas Metternich Sternaman, had previously refused to appear in court last week. Sternaman has been charged with kidnapping a child under 13 and has been denied bond by Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Lourdes Simon. During the hearing, the state expressed their intention to review the surveillance video evidence to determine if it constituted an attempted kidnapping. Miami Beach Police reported that Sternaman had … Read more

Kenosha County Judge Candidate Blames Racism for Jury Trial Loss: Will This Affect His Future Decisions on the Bench?

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Kenosha County, Wisconsin – Kenosha County residents will soon choose a replacement for Judge Bruce E. Schroder. Governor Tony Evers appointed Frank Gagliardi, a long-time Democrat, to the position, and Gagliardi was sworn in on January 23, 2024. Court Commissioner William Michel, also a Democrat, applied for the post as well. Heather Iverson, the only conservative candidate, decided not to seek the appointment. The three candidates participated in a forum on January 29, which was aired on February 3, 2024. During the forum, they expressed their desire to be elected to the 6-year term. Gagliardi … Read more