Prison Healthcare News Monitoring

Prison healthcare workers disciplined over behaviour

In two separate incidents, workers within prison health services have been disciplined by their professional bodies for inappropriate behaviour. In one case a male nurse was struck off for making sexual comments to colleagues, while in the other case a …

Whistleblower sounds the alarm on inadequate prison healthcare

A general practitioner has filed a 25-page complaint with the Belgian Medical Association, condemning a series of serious shortcomings in healthcare at Haren prison. Doctor Brecht Verbrugghe spent months compiling the evidence presented in the complaint, …

Round-the-Clock Prison Healthcare, Mental Wellness Push in Maharashtra Jails

Doctor files complaint over poor prison healthcare

A general practitioner has filed a formal complaint with the Order of Physicians, denouncing serious deficiencies in medical care at Haren prison. Le Soir reported the news on Monday; both VRT and RTBF have reviewed the document. Structural shortcomings in …

Pain clinic CEO faced 20 years for fraud. He got 18 months.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Federal prosecutors sought a maximum prison sentence of nearly 20 years for the CEO of Pain MD, a company found to have given hundreds of thousands of questionable injections to patients, many reliant on opioids. It would have been among …

Pain Clinic CEO Faced 20 Years for Making Patients ‘Human Pin Cushions.’ He Got 18 Months.

Brett Kelman NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Federal prosecutors sought a maximum prison sentence of nearly 20 years for the CEO of Pain MD, a company found to have given hundreds of thousands of questionable injections to patients, many reliant on opioids. It would …

Receivership has shown promise in other states, advocates for Rikers reform say

Don Specter has spent his career representing prison inmates in California, where state prisons have been under receivership since 2006. Unlike the situation at Rikers Island, the receivership in California is narrowly focused on prison medical care. What …

This week at the Arizona Legislature: GOP leaders hoping to focus on budget talks with Hobbs

State lawmakers are taking a late spring break — two weeks for the House, three for the Senate. During that time, GOP legislative leaders are hoping to focus on budget negotiations with the governor’s office. They need to reach a deal by the end of the …

He was dying, Alabama sent him back to prison anyway

Brian Rigsby was lying with his right wrist shackled to a hospital bed in Montgomery, Alabama, when he learned he didn’t have long to live. It was September 2023, and Rigsby, 46, had been brought to Jackson Hospital from an Alabama state prison 10 days …

Record violence puts Georgia prisons at a breaking point

As state legislators work to craft complex and costly plans to fix Georgia’s troubled prison system, they may face an extra challenge: Conditions inside the wire appear to be getting even worse. Thirteen prison deaths from Jan. 1 to Feb. 4 are being …

Exit Planning Institute® Launches Chapters in San Francisco and Sarasota

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cleveland-based Exit Planning Institute® (EPI) has launched two additional chapters in San Francisco, CA, and Sarasota, FL, bringing its total chapters globally to 29. Chapters provide a …

Why Protection Tax Complaints Are Used Internally for Case Protection

Protection Tax uses internal complaints to trigger reviews, escalate filings, and update hardship statuses, ensuring a proactive approach to IRS developments. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Within the firm’s internal …

Officer Next Door vs. Firefighter Next Door: Friendly Rivalry Lights Up Vegas for Charity

First Responders Unite to Raise Nearly $200,000 at Annual George Maloof Police vs. Fire Football Game LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity, the Officer Next Door (OND) and Firefighter Next …

New Book Reframes Legal as a Startup Growth Enabler, Not a Barrier

“Startup Legal from the Inside Out” offers founders a clear, practical guide to building scalable legal infrastructure from day one SãO PAULO, BRAZIL, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legal strategy is often an afterthought in the fast-moving world of …

Men lean on divorce lawyers for support due to lack of network, says expert

Divorce specialist is calling attention to the quiet burden many men carry when going through divorce, often turning to their solicitor for emotional support. UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 fast …

Nerdy South Inc. Partners with Palm Bay Police Foundation to Launch New Website to Enhance Community Engagement

Nerdy South Inc., an award-winning web design and digital marketing company, has announced the launch of a new website for the Palm Bay Police Foundation. PALM BAY, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nerdy South Inc., an award …

ZBIO INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Zenas BioPharma, Inc. Investors with Substantial ...

SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Zenas BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBIO) securities pursuant and/or traceable to Zenas BioPharma’s registration statement issued in …

CODI INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Compass Diversified Holdings ...

SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE: CODI) publicly traded securities between May 1, 2024 and May 7, 2025, both dates …

Newly Released Book Four Feet Small Confronts the British Justice System with Unflinching Honesty

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Now available to readers everywhere, Four Feet Small by Billy Bean is not an attempt at sensationalism—it is a documented reckoning. What began as a personal fight for dignity and protection …

Banking Expert Witness Jason D. Koontz Offers Insight into Last Year’s Chase Bank 'Money Glitch' Incident

With legal fallout still unfolding, Koontz reflects on what the August 2024 incident reveals about operational risk in modern banking. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly a year after JPMorgan Chase Bank …

The Valley Law Group Marks One Year in Scottsdale and Peoria

Arizona-based law firm expands presence across the Northeast and Northwest Valley, celebrating a year of community-focused legal service. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Valley Law Group Celebrates One-Year …

5 Steps to Avoid Picking a Lemon Amid Tariff Turmoil

With 25% tariffs on imports, new car prices are up, driving buyers to used cars and raising the risk of ending up with a costly “lemon.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent implementation of 25% …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

EDRM Announces eDiscovery AI as Newest Trusted Partner

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading the way for global best practices in eDiscovery, the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) is pleased to announce that eDiscovery AI, a forward-thinking legal …

Audiobook Release: The Broken Whistle Examines Systemic CIA Whistleblower Protection Failures

The Broken Whistle, a Central Intelligence Agency exposé on whistleblower reprisals, is now available on Amazon Audible audiobook. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning The …

Legal Workflow Leadership Report Reveals Persistent Challenges in Law Firm Support Services

Data confirms law firm leaders must prioritize centralized support structures, workforce planning, and technology adoption to drive efficiency and resilience. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BigHand, a leading …

Utah Board of Pardons and Parole Expands Public Access to Historic Decisions

The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole now offers public access to thousands of past decisions online, boosting transparency and accessibility. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Board of Pardons and …

GERON ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Geron Corporation on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and ...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Geron Corporation (NASDAQ: GERN) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a …

KYVERNA ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term ...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KYTX) on behalf of long-term stockholders …

ECHOSTAR ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating EchoStar Corporation on Behalf of EchoStar Stockholders and ...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against EchoStar Corporation (“EchoStar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SATS) on behalf of …