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2 MIN READ

Oct. 23, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

How stronger vaccine mandates improve public health in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Lawsuit on FDA’s tobacco, nicotine regulation policy dismissed

FDA delayed safeguards as youth e-cigarette use skyrocketed. Physicians had urged court to uphold decision that agency start reviewing new products.

Public Health
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Why court should uphold medical liability statute of limitations

An AMA Litigation Center brief explains the important role time limits play in keeping medical liability insurance rates low and ensuring fair trials.

Sustainability
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3 MIN READ

How stronger vaccine mandates improve public health

In an amicus brief, the AMA Litigation Center explains how herd immunity relies on everyone who can safely receive a vaccine getting the vaccination.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

Oct. 2, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

Why the Supreme Court should take up Title X gag rule case in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 25, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

Doctors to court: Let California keep tougher emissions rules in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Why graphic health warnings are needed on cigarette labels

Most fail to notice today’s cautions, and R.J. Reynolds liked it that way. AMA, other physician organizations urge federal court to allow bolder warnings.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Sept. 18, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

AMA joins lawsuit against FDA and more in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Doctors to court: Let California keep tougher emissions rules

The AMA Litigation Center tells a federal appellate court that California should be allowed to keep pursuing policies that fight climate change.

Public Health