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By Riley Brennan | January 29, 2024
"The court provided guidance that where a person has had an initial clinical evaluation for competency at court, the commonwealth has the burden to prove by clear and convincing evidence that hospitalization is the least restrictive alternative to adequately determine the defendant's competency to stand trial. Now, prosecutors across the state have clear guidance and judges have clarity that they must make clear findings to support those temporary hospitalizations." Norfolk District Attorney's Office spokesman David Traub said.
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By Amanda Bronstad | January 29, 2024
At a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said she planned to reject social media's request to grant interlocutory appeal of her Nov. 14 ruling refusing to dismiss addiction claims.
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By Dan Roe | January 22, 2024
Slaughter and May recently formalized a reduced-hours trial, but American firms have typically reserved such accommodations for people with extenuating circumstances.
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By Amanda O'Brien | January 19, 2024
"We want to make it a workspace people love to come to," incoming Philadelphia office co-chair Matthew Comisky said of the office renovation, which is slated to take place over the next 12 to 18 months.
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By Brian Lee | January 19, 2024
The state's initial call for additional supports for New York's mentally challenged in fiscal 2025, including $6.2 million to provide mental health…
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By Leah Nowotarski, Chair, Criminal Justice Section | January 11, 2024
Leah Nowotarski, chair of the Criminal Justice Section, writes: Mental health is the hottest topic in criminal justice. For far too long, it has not been given the attention that it deserves. Finally forced to confront it, how should the criminal justice system deal with it?
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By Tracy LaLonde | January 9, 2024
Law firm leaders must also focus on engagement to create a healthy, high-achieving work environment. Wellness and engagement are not interchangeable terms; they are distinct but interconnected pillars of a thriving work environment.
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By The Associated Press | January 5, 2024
The lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court says the state's shortcomings violate federal law including provisions of the Medicaid Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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By Tracy LaLonde | January 3, 2024
Empowering autonomy, promoting open dialogue, customizing support and aiding in rediscovering purpose can assist firms in retaining and nurturing valuable talent.
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By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack | December 28, 2023
Confidentiality facilitates honest communication by assuring patients that the details of their lives, shared with their health care providers, will remain private. Yet, mental health professionals in some states are imposed with a duty to warn, requiring them to take reasonable steps to protect potential victims of their clients. However, not every state adheres to the concept of the duty to warn taking precedence over the need to maintain client confidentiality.
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