Florida Nurse Practitioner Settles Religious Accommodation Lawsuit with CVS, Ending Year-Long Battle Over Contraceptive Prescriptions

Tequesta, Florida — A Florida nurse practitioner, Gunna Kristofersdottir, who sought exemption from prescribing contraceptive drugs due to her religious beliefs, has reached a settlement with her employer, CVS Health Corporation and its MinuteClinic subsidiary, concluding more than a year of legal contention. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. Senior Counsel at First Liberty, Stephanie Taub, representing Kristofersdottir, expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the case, stating that it brings resolution to the nurse’s grievances. Kristofersdottir has been employed at the CVS MinuteClinic in Tequesta for several years. The issue began when … Read more

Sylvester Solo Practitioner Sole Contender for Worth County Bench Vacancy

Sylvester, GA – A local attorney is poised to fill a recently vacated seat in the Worth County State Court, stepping into a role left open by a judicial promotion. James “Jay” E. Crowe Jr., a solo practitioner from Sylvester, is currently the sole candidate under consideration for this position. The opening on the bench arose following the elevation of Judge Ralph W. Powell to the Tifton Judicial Circuit’s Superior Court. This shift prompted the search for a new state court judge, a process overseen by Georgia’s Judicial Nominating Commission. The commission plays a crucial … Read more

Former Nurse Practitioner in Onley Faces Formal Indictment Over Child Pornography Charges

Washington, D.C. – A former nurse practitioner from Onley has been formally charged by a grand jury with child pornography-related offenses, marking a profound development in a serious legal proceeding that has captured local attention. The charges stem from an extensive investigation that began early last year after federal authorities received a tip-off concerning suspicious online activities linked to the accused. The culmination of this probe led to the indictment, which includes multiple counts related to the possession and distribution of illicit materials. Legal experts note that the severity of the accusations could entail significant … Read more