CVS to Pay $11 Million to Settle Claims for Violating Drug Laws
CVS Pharmacy has agreed to pay $11 million, in order to settle civil charges for violating the Controlled Substances Act at pharmacies in Oklahoma, according to USA Today.
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UPS Agrees to Settle Case Related to Illegal Internet Pharmacy Shipments
United Parcel Service has agreed to settle an investigation into online pharmacy shipments, The Wall Street Journal reports. The company will forfeit $40 million in payments it received from illicit online pharmacies, and will not be prosecuted.
FedEx, UPS Say They Are Targets of DEA Probe Into Online Pharmacy Shipments
FedEx and UPS say they are targets of a Drug Enforcement Administration investigation into online pharmacy shipments, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Audit Questions Regulatory Oversight of Colorado’s Medical Marijuana Industry
A Colorado state audit released this week finds problems in oversight of the state’s medical marijuana industry, according to The Wall Street Journal. The audit comes soon after a task force issued recommendations on regulating recreational marijuana.
Supreme Court Rules Drug-Sniffing Dog Searches are Unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that police must first obtain a search warrant before bringing drug-sniffing police dogs onto a suspect’s property to look for evidence, the Associated Press reports.
Companies Hope to Profit From Marijuana Laws
As marijuana becomes legal in a growing number of states, for medical or recreational use, businesses are hoping to profit from the trend, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Florida House Committee Passes Bill to Ban 27 Substances Used in Designer Drugs
The Florida House Judiciary Committee this week passed a bill that would add 27 substances to the list of controlled substances that are banned in the state. The bill aims to make it more difficult for makers of synthetic drugs to manufacture their products.
Washington State Hires Marijuana Consultant to Help Implement New Market
Officials in Washington state have chosen a think tank to help them set up and regulate its new marijuana market, Reuters reports.
Florida Court Reaffirms Allowing Sick Smokers, Survivors to Sue Tobacco Companies
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday reaffirmed its decision allowing sick smokers or their survivors to sue tobacco companies for cigarette-related illness or death.
Colorado Task Force Makes Recommendations on Marijuana Regulations
A task force in Colorado has issued recommendations on how to regulate marijuana, now that recreational use of the drug has been legalized.
