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Whistleblower suit alleges corporate partner rigged share prices to entice new and existing docs to bring cases. Was there dirty dealing? Read about it in our legal update.

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Break up ice in bags occasionally to avoid frozen blocks when needed for MH emergencies. An Idea that Works from a medical center in California.

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