Process

City of Solana Beach Files Lawsuit Against Del Mar Fairgrounds Over KAABOO Music Festival Approval without Proper Review Process

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SOLANA BEACH, California – The future of the KAABOO music festival, set to make its return this summer, is now uncertain as the City of Solana Beach has filed a lawsuit against the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The city alleges that the fairgrounds granted approval for the event without undergoing the necessary review process. The lawsuit, filed last Monday, urges the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which oversees the fairgrounds, to revoke its approval of the festival until it complies with the California Environmental Quality Act. This Act mandates that public agencies assess the environmental impacts of … Read more

New Jersey Takes Action to Ease Prior Authorization Process, Improving Access to Crucial Medications

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PLAINFIELD, New Jersey — Sandra Johnson, a resident of Plainfield, New Jersey, has been grappling with severe persistent asthma for years. The condition significantly limits her daily activities, often leaving her short of breath and unable to perform simple tasks such as walking from her bedroom to the bathroom without taking breaks. To manage her asthma, Johnson relies on an injectable drug. However, her insurance company recently denied her request for prior authorization to continue receiving the medication, leaving her without treatment for months. Johnson’s experience is just one example of the challenges patients face … Read more

Bitter Retired Scientists Advocate for Adversarial Regulation as Alternative to Risk Management Process

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SAN DIEGO – A growing number of retired regulatory scientists are advocating for a new approach to regulatory risk management. These former government-employed scientists, bitter over their experiences in the past, believe that the traditional risk management process is flawed and ineffective. They propose an alternative strategy known as “adversarial regulation,” which seeks to use mass tort litigation to change the behavior of companies and individuals rather than relying on laws and public policies. The concept of adversarial regulation gained traction after its success in the battle against Big Tobacco. These retired scientists argue that … Read more

Healdsburg Dispensary Faces Legal Battle Over Allegedly Faulty Permitting Process

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Healdsburg, California – A lawsuit has been filed contending that the permitting process for a local dispensary in Healdsburg, California was flawed. The lawsuit alleges that the city failed to follow proper procedures and regulations when granting permission for the dispensary. The lawsuit challenges the legitimacy of the permitting process and raises concerns about potential violations in the city’s handling of cannabis businesses. The plaintiffs, who remain anonymous, argue that the city’s decision to grant the dispensary a permit was arbitrary and lacked transparency. They claim that there were irregularities in the application process and … Read more