Women

Spencer and Rembrandt Women Nominated for Judicial Vacancy in Iowa’s 3A District

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Sioux City, Iowa — Two lawyers from northwestern Iowa have been shortlisted for a district associate judge position, furthering their careers in the state’s judiciary system. Kristi Busse of Spencer and Elizabeth Specketer of Rembrandt emerged as top candidates for the vacancy in Judicial District 3A, highlighting the critical and competitive process of judicial nominations. The vacancy they are seeking to fill was opened with the elevation of Judge Andrew Smith to the district court bench. The responsibility for nominating candidates fell to the Judicial Nomination Commission of the 3A District, who reviewed several candidates … Read more

Startling Report Ties Depo-Provera Birth Control to Increased Brain Tumor Risk: Women Nationwide Seek Justice

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BALTIMORE — A new wave of lawsuits is expected across the United States as recent scientific findings link the contraceptive injection Depo-Provera to an increased risk of brain tumors, specifically meningiomas. Legal experts predict the litigation could see significant settlements, based on the strength of evidence demonstrating that prolonged use of the drug can elevate the risk of developing these tumors. Depo-Provera, a birth control shot administered every three months, is used by millions of women worldwide. It contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, a synthetic form of the hormone progestin, which has now been connected to the … Read more

Women File Lawsuits Over Meningioma Risks Linked to Depo-Provera Contraceptive Shots

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Depo-Provera, a contraceptive administered through injection, is facing scrutiny following recent revelations about its potential link to increased risks of meningiomas, a type of brain and spinal cord tumor. A significant study published in the British Medical Journal in March 2024 brought these concerns into the public sphere. The study encompassed data from over 108,000 women with 18,061 having undergone surgery for meningioma between January 2009 and December 2018, shedding light on the correlation between long-term use of Depo-Provera and this severe medical condition. Depo-Provera, produced by Pfizer, is primarily used to prevent pregnancy, offering … Read more

Jury Delivers $300 Million Verdict in Favor of Women Claiming Abuse at New Kent Children’s Hospital

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New Kent, VA — In a landmark decision, a Virginia court has awarded $300 million in damages to a group of former patients who brought claims of abuse at a New Kent children’s hospital. The jury reached its verdict after a prolonged legal battle detailing numerous allegations of mistreatment at the facility primarily tasked with the care of young, vulnerable patients. The lawsuit, filed by eight women, claimed systemic abuse during their stay at the hospital, where they were admitted for various mental health and behavioral disorders during their childhoods. Their testimony painted a harrowing … Read more