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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.
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.
United States v. Williams
The Sixth Circuit affirmed that the ban on felons possessing firearms is constitutional. The court emphasized an "individualized dangerousness" inquiry.
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.
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.
FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine
The Court ruled plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge FDA actions on mifepristone, preserving access to the abortion pill.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.