A.C. and N.C. children case, docket 07-25-00337-CV, appeal abated

A.C. and N.C. children case, docket 07-25-00337-CV, appeal abated

KS Boards of Pharmacy and Healing Arts Joint Statement on IV Therapy Clinics

The Kansas Boards of Pharmacy and Healing Arts have issued a joint statement addressing concerns about patient safety and regulatory compliance in retail IV therapy clinics. The statement clarifies that IV therapy is a medical practice requiring licensed professionals and outlines the Boards' investigative and referral processes for complaints.

Kansas Adopts Uniform MPJE for Pharmacist Licensure

The Kansas Board of Pharmacy has adopted the Uniform Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) for pharmacist licensure, effective April 1, 2026. New graduates and pharmacists transferring licenses will be required to pass the Uniform MPJE, with the previous Kansas MPJE being discontinued at the end of 2026.

KS Board of Pharmacy: Proposed Regulation Changes and Updates

The Kansas Board of Pharmacy is proposing changes to administrative regulations, including K.A.R. 68-5-17 and 68-7-26, and revoking K.A.R. 68-1-1a. The newsletter also reminds pharmacists and technicians about free CE on PMP data integrity and requests feedback on USP <797> and <795> adoption.

Kansas Pharmacy Technician Renewal Deadline and Requirements

The Kansas Board of Pharmacy has issued a newsletter reminding pharmacy technicians of the October 31, 2025 renewal deadline. Technicians must complete 20 hours of continuing education and can request a six-month extension if they cannot pass the certification exam by the deadline. Failure to renew will result in registration cancellation and requires a new application process.

Kansas Board of Pharmacy Named 2025 Wellbeing First Champion

The Kansas Board of Pharmacy has been recognized as a 2025 Wellbeing First Champion for removing stigmatizing language from its licensing and renewal applications related to mental health. The Board is also initiating a stakeholder process to solicit feedback on its rules and regulations, with submissions due by October 31, 2025.

CA DTSC Funds Cleanup for Affordable Housing Development

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has funded the cleanup of contaminated land, enabling the development of over 2,100 affordable homes for low-income and unhoused Bay Area residents. This initiative transforms previously unusable sites into housing opportunities, addressing both environmental and housing crises.

People v. Chang - Imperfect Self-Defense Denied

The California Court of Appeal denied a defendant's appeal regarding the denial of an imperfect self-defense instruction. The court found that the defendant's belief, stemming from delusions about CIA agents, lacked an objective correlate required for imperfect self-defense, distinguishing it from a mere mistake of fact.

Aerni v. RR San Dimas - Ruling Reversed and Remanded

The California Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a lower court's denial of class certification in Aerni v. RR San Dimas. The case concerns alleged violations of Civil Code section 1940.1, which aims to prevent the '28-day shuffle' practice in residential hotels. The appellate court found that the trial court erred in concluding that individualized issues predominated over common ones for class certification.

West Contra Costa Unified School Dist. v. Super. Ct. - Teacher Vacancy Rules Compliance

The California Court of Appeal ruled that the West Contra Costa Unified School District failed to prove compliance with teacher vacancy rules. The court found the district's non-compliance premature to be excused by impossibility, pending proof of unsuccessful attempts to follow statutory procedures.