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The ‘not in my backyard’ barrier stalling California’s addiction treatment buildout 

California has committed billions of dollars to building new behavioral health treatment capacity, but some substance use disorder projects are stalling at city council meetings

Neighborhood on Edge: Concerns as Behavioral Health Center Eyes Friendsville

Neighborhood on Edge: Concerns as Behavioral Health Center Eyes Friendsville

 Background & Proposal 2. Local Pushback: Key Concerns from Residents 3. City’s Response & Outcome 4. Broader Significance 5. What

FTC Takes a Stand: Lawsuit Targets Deceptive Treatment Listings and Call-Center Fraud

FTC Takes a Stand: Lawsuit Targets Deceptive Treatment Listings and Call-Center Fraud

What’s the FTC Doing? On June 24, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission filed a federal lawsuit against Mercury Marketing, LLC,

Uncovering Bias and Kickbacks: DOJ Targets Major Insurers and Brokers in Medicare Advantage Case

Uncovering Bias and Kickbacks: DOJ Targets Major Insurers and Brokers in Medicare Advantage Case

On May 1, 2025, the Department of Justice filed a landmark False Claims Act lawsuit in federal court in Boston against three

The Transformation of SAMHSA: A Critical Overview

The Transformation of SAMHSA: A Critical Overview

Understanding the Changes SAMHSA has already lost over one-third of its ~900-person workforce. It is grappling with a $1 billion

Understanding the Role of Law Firms in Professional Advocacy

Understanding the Role of Law Firms in Professional Advocacy

In today’s rapidly changing world, professional advocacy has become a crucial element in ensuring justice and fairness. Law firms play

Calif. Centers Used 'Body Brokers' In $10M Scam, BCBS Says

Calif. Centers Used ‘Body Brokers’ In $10M Scam, BCBS Says

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma slammed two California recovery centers and their owners with a lawsuit Thursday, alleging they