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Surgeon General’s Cancer Warning Spurs Major Legal Action Against Alcohol Industry

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently issued an advisory on the potential cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption, prompting swift reactions across various sectors, including the legal field. This statement has stirred Parker Waichman LLP, a personal injury firm in New York City, to begin seeking plaintiffs for a class-action lawsuit alleging that the alcohol industry failed to inform the public about these potential dangers. Parker Waichman is not new to large-scale lawsuits; the firm has notably taken on the Trump Organization over alleged rent inflation in rent-controlled apartments in New York and … Read more

Universities Rally Against NIH Funding Cuts, Warning of Severe Impact on Critical Health Research

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In a significant move reflecting the concerns of the academic community, Rice University, along with nearly 70 other leading institutions, has voiced support for a legal challenge against proposed funding cuts by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The contentious policy cuts could slash billions from indirect costs essential for the ongoing maintenance of research infrastructure. The lawsuit arose after a memo released by the NIH on February 7, which drastically proposed capping the institutional indirect cost rate at 15%, a stark reduction from Rice’s current rate of 56%. This proposal, according to Rice President … Read more

Republican-Appointed Judge Issues Stark Warning About Trump’s Actions in Unprecedented Judicial Alert

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WASHINGTON — In a stark cautionary statement, a federal judge appointed by the Republican party issued a significant public warning about former President Donald Trump’s potential threat to American democracy. This warning, particularly noteworthy given its source, has added a new layer of urgency to the ongoing discussions about Trump’s influence and actions. The judge in question, Michael Luttig, who served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and was once considered by George W. Bush for the Supreme Court, openly criticized Trump’s actions during a recent public hearing. Luttig’s critique centered … Read more

Forsyth County Sheriffs Issue Warning on Rising Jury Duty Scams During Holiday Season

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Kernersville, N.C. — Authorities in Guilford County and Kernersville are investigating the cause of a blaze that erupted early Monday at a now-defunct business located on West Market Street in Kernersville. Firefighters from Kernersville Fire and Rescue managed to bring the fire under control within approximately 20 minutes, according to officials. The Guilford County Fire Marshal’s office is spearheading the inquiry into the incident. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. In a separate incident, fire crews were summoned to a junkyard in High Point, N.C., where they encountered over 20 vehicles engulfed in flames early … Read more