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Sarmiento v. Superior Court

Sarmiento, charged with attempted robbery, was denied mental health diversion due to prior relapse. The appellate court found treatment appropriate despite the relapse, reversing the lower court's decision.

methamphetaminereturn to userobberyACEschildhood traumaadverse childhood experiences
(2024)

United States v. Starr

The court affirmed a 24-month prison sentence for Starr, who violated supervised release by relapsing on fentanyl. Her continued drug use was deemed a danger to others despite prior treatment.

releasefentanylsubstance usesentencing
(2024)

United States v. Williams

The Sixth Circuit affirmed that the ban on felons possessing firearms is constitutional. The court emphasized an "individualized dangerousness" inquiry.

2024 caseSixth Circuit§ 922(g)(1)firearmsconstitutionalindividualized dangerousnessBruenbanaffirmed
(2024)

Harrington v. Purdue Pharma LP

The Supreme Court ruled that Chapter 11 bankruptcy does not allow non-debtor releases. This decision rejected the Purdue Opioid plan that would have shielded the Sackler family, protecting non-consenting claimants.

Supreme Courtnon-debtor releasesChapter 11Sackler-familiesPurdueOpioid-plannon-consenting claimants2024 caseprotected
(2024)

United States v. Hofschulz

The Seventh Circuit upheld convictions for a nurse practitioner and her husband who operated an opioid "pill mill." They were found guilty of conspiracy and drug distribution charges.

2024 caseSeventh Circuitconvictionsnurse-practitionerhusbandopioidspill millconspiracydistribution chargesCSA
(2024)

FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine

The Court ruled plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge FDA actions on mifepristone, preserving access to the abortion pill.

mifepristoneabortion pillFDA approvalArticle III standing2024 caseregulatory changespreserving accessCourt
(2024)

United States v. Connelly

The Fifth Circuit found a law disarming intoxicated users constitutional. However, it reversed a conviction because the defendant was sober when possessing firearms.

2024Fifth Circuit§ 922(g)(3)constitutionalintoxicated usersreversed convictionConnellysoberfirearmsdisarming
(2024)

United States v. Robinson

The court reduced Robinson's sentence due to his substance use, childhood trauma, and updated sentencing laws, requiring ongoing treatment for early release.

sentence reductionsubstance use historychildhood traumasentencing law changesearly releaseongoing treatment
(2024)

Neal v. Sandhills Center

The court dismissed a disability discrimination lawsuit because the plaintiff did not provide enough detail to show his alcohol addiction substantially limited his daily life, as required by the ADA.

disability discriminationalcohol addictionADAcase dismisseddiscrimination suit
(2024)

Editorial- Age differences in trust and fraud

Research suggests older adults are not necessarily more susceptible to online fraud than other age groups. Factors like fraudsters' techniques, past fraud experiences, and an individual's cautiousness may influence vulnerability.

agingtrustfraudeditorialsocial cognition
(2024)

Studying lack of awareness of cognitive decline in neurodegenerative diseases requires measures of both anosognosia and denial

Anosognosia, or lack of awareness of one's cognitive decline, is common in neurodegenerative diseases. Research suggests it is influenced by brain pathology and, importantly, by psychological and cultural factors.

cognitive declineanosognosiadenialneurodegenerative diseaseawarenesslack of awarenessdisease awarenesscognitive impairmentneurologyAlzheimer's
(2024)

Legal accountability and ethical considerations of AI in financial services

This paper explores the legal accountability and ethical considerations of using AI in financial services. It recommends strategies for financial institutions to navigate these challenges, ensuring responsible AI deployment.

LegalAccountabilityEthical ConsiderationsAIFinancial Services
(2024)

From Security to Freedom— The Meaning of Financial Well-being Changes with Age

This article explores how the meaning of financial well-being changes across different age groups. Researchers interviewed individuals from young adulthood to nearing retirement to understand diverse perspectives.

Financial well-beingfinancial securityfinancial freedomagingretirement planningfinancial planningfinancial independencemoney managementinvestingwealth management
(2024)

Fraudsters target the elderly- Behavioural evidence from randomised controlled scam-baiting experiments

Email scams cause billions in losses globally. This study uses automated "scam-baiting" to understand what makes potential victims attractive to fraudsters, creating different victim personalities to observe scammer engagement.

fraudscamsscam-baitingrandomized controlled trialbehavioral evidenceexperimenttargetingvulnerable adultsdeception
(2024)

Preventing fraud victimisation against older adults- Towards a holistic model for protection

This study creates a classification of tools and strategies used to prevent fraud against older adults in the UK and South Korea. It also examines the level of technology involved in these prevention methods.

Older adultsfraudscamscybercrimefinancial abuseprevention
(2024)
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