Opening

Injury setbacks plague Yankees’ Aaron Judge ahead of Opening Day

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Tampa, Florida – New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is facing multiple injury issues as the team prepares for the upcoming season. According to reports from Pat Ragazzo of SI.com, Judge is currently dealing with pain in his oblique and continues to struggle with his right big toe. Last season, Judge missed almost two months of play due to a torn ligament in his toe. Now, in addition to his toe injury, he is also experiencing soreness in his abdomen. It remains uncertain if these new challenges will affect Judge’s return to Grapefruit League play … Read more

FDA Program Allows Importation of Health Canada-Approved Drugs, Opening New Opportunities for Pharmaceutical Access

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Miami, Florida – The importation of drugs approved by Health Canada into the United States may become a reality under a new program established by the FDA. Recently, the FDA approved a proposal for the Section 804 Importation Program (SIP) in Florida, making it the first state to receive approval for importing pharmaceuticals approved by a foreign regulator. This groundbreaking move could pave the way for other states, like Colorado, to seek FDA approval for similar programs. While the availability of Canadian-approved drugs in the US is promising, it presents unique challenges for foreign manufacturers … Read more

Long-Serving Washtenaw County Chief Judge Announces Retirement, Opening Up Judicial Race

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ANN ARBOR, MI – The chief judge of a court in Washtenaw County, Michigan has confirmed that he will not seek re-election. Joseph Burke, who has served as the 15th District Court chief judge pro tempore since 2016, announced his decision this week. His current term will conclude at the end of 2024. In an email sent last week, Burke informed court staff about his retirement plans. He stated, “(My wife and I) figured it was time to retire. I’m looking forward to retirement. I’m sure there parts about my work that I’ll miss, but … Read more

Longtime North Carolina Judge Announces Transition to Senior Status at Federal Appellate Court, Opening Vacancy

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RALEIGH, N.C. – Circuit Judge Jim Wynn of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has announced his decision to transition to senior status, reducing his role on the federal appellate court. Having served on the court since 2010, Wynn’s move to senior status will create a vacancy on the 15-member appeals court. Details regarding the specific date of this transition have not yet been disclosed. When judges choose senior status, they can opt for a reduced caseload while still receiving their salary as an annuity. Wynn, a native of Martin County, North Carolina, is … Read more