Overview Ho v. Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, L.L.C. (Oklahoma Supreme Court, Dec. 14, 2021): An Oklahoma nurse brought a wrongful discharge claim against her…
Overview Heidel v. Hochul (U.S. Dist. Court, S.D. New York, Oct. 21, 2021): Three New York City bars and restaurants were denied money damages against…
In this webinar, presenters will describe the nature of the laws being announced from the judicial bench or proposed in state legislatures, the process by which they are being formulated in every level and branch of government, and the principles that should guide legal developments as we seek to balance the facts, expert opinion, and civic participation, as well as guard against harmful unforeseen consequences.
Nationwide, state and local public health officials working to protect the public from COVID-19 are on the receiving end of threatening and harassing conduct for simply fulfilling their duty to protect the public health. In response, the Network conducted research to examine whether the states and Washington, D.C., have criminal statutes punishing individuals who impede public health officials’ duties with such behavior.
Overview London v. Delaware Department of Corrections, et al. (U.S. District Court, D. Del., Sept. 20, 2021): The court dismissed plaintiff London’s claim that non-medical…
A number of states have passed laws permitting the cultivation, sale, and use of cannabis. Many also allow cannabis-infused edibles to be manufactured, sold, and consumed. Cannabis edibles present a unique set of public health challenges including risk of ingestion by children and risk of acute intoxication due to delayed onset of the effects of cannabis when consumed as an edible. To address the public health challenges of dosing, attractiveness to children, and food safety, this survey examines eight pertinent variables.
This guide provides an at-a-glance overview of key law and policy measures to facilitate increased civic engagement in communities.
Overview Daniel Wright’s Case (Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, October 27, 2020): Massachusetts’ highest court held that insurance companies and government agencies cannot be compelled to…
This Primer outlines legal, policy and practical guidance related to the COVID-19 outbreak and public health emergency responses
Local health departments play a crucial role in prescribing and administering COVID-19 vaccines and in supervising and administering COVID-19 vaccination programs. This new role has raised questions about the liability protections available to local health departments and their employees under the Federal PREP Act.
All 50 states and the District of Columbia prohibit the operation of a boat while intoxicated. This resource provides a compilation of state BUI laws and provisions.
All In with the Network for Public Health Law presented a three-part webinar series on Racial Equity Throughout Data Integration.
