DOJ sues Walgreens, alleging it 'knowingly' filled millions of prescriptions that lacked legitimate medical purposes

• Walgreens stock sinks after DOJ sues over illegal-prescription accusations

  The pharmacy “allowed millions of opioid pills and other controlled substances to flow illegally out of Walgreens stores,” the Justice Department said.
  
  MarketWatch - 1h
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  U.S. Sues Walgreens for Role in Opioid Crisis

  The pharmacy chain since August 2012 filled prescriptions that lacked a legitimate medical purpose, were invalid or weren’t issued in professional practice, the Justice Department said.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - 2h

• FTC sues PepsiCo, alleging price discrimination is raising costs for consumers

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  DOJ sues Georgia county, alleging violation of Black voters' rights

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  The Hill - 9h

• FTC sues Deere, alleging equipment repair 'monopoly' raises costs for farmers

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  CNBC - 2d
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  DOJ Sues to Block Global Business Travel Group's $570 Million Deal for CWT Holdings

  Global business Travel Group — also known as Amex GBT — was trying to avoid a future business loss to CWT by buying the company, the DOJ alleges.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10
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  Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors in Rust trial, alleging civil rights violations

  Actor has filed civil lawsuit claiming prosecutors targeted him for professional or political gain, and intentionally concealed evidence that vindicated him. Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil ...
  
  The Guardian - Jan. 10
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  Yahoo News - Jan. 5

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