We should know within a few days, thumbs up or thumbs down. Any longer than that might mean some kind of decision, perhaps a dissent from whatever decision is made. It only takes four justices to accept a case. fingers crossed. Rick Jaffe, Esq.
Earlier this week, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – flanked by NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya and CMS Director Mehmet Oz — publicly announced—that the federal government would no longer recommend COVID-19 vaccination for healthy children or pregnant women. Now, hot off the press is the CDC’s updated immunization schedule reflecting that shift (sort of). here is the relevant language: “Shared clinical decision-making Ages 6 month –17 years who are NOT moderately or severely immunocompromised. Shared clinical decision-making vaccinations are…
Our reply brief in Kory v. Bonta was filed yesterday. Here it is. Petitioners Reply Brief Here are the other briefs, opening brief, 24-KoryPetition brief in opposition, oppositionbrief and the amicus filed by Simone Gold and her group, (thanks Simone!) AFD-Kory Amici Brief-4-16-2025 (1) The case should be submitted to the justices for cert consideration starting today. The term ends the end of June, so we will get an answer before the term ends. But since the last scheduled conference…
I just filed a lawsuit on behalf of Dr. Samara Cardenas, a pediatrician who used her brain, and then lost her Medicaid practice because of it. Here is the short of it: Even after the pandemic ended, and even after Omicron turned COVID into a glorified head cold for healthy kids, the CDC is still pushing COVID shots for every Medicaid child six months and up. No risk assessment, no clinical benefit required — just line ‘em up and jab…
Things are moving quickly with our petition which was docketed at the Supreme Court on February 27th. Thereafter, the AG’s office filed a waiver of their right to respond to the petition. Shortly thereafter, the petition set for conference on March 28th, which seems very quick. However, today, apparently after review of the petition, the Court requested that the AG submit an response to be filed by April 16th. Ell, they at least think there is enough merit that they…
I just received word that our petition for certiorari on Kory v Bonta has been docketed. here it is: 24-KoryPetition. I think it came out pretty good. But I am missing my former co-counsel on the case, but he’s already doing great work in his new gig. These petitions are a super long shot usually. I intend to stir things up to dramatically increase the odds. Stay Tuned for the next update tomorrow. You’ll like it. Rick Jaffe, Esq.
Our reply brief in Stockton v. Ferguson has been filed. For anyone interested in getting into the weeds, here it is (along with the AG’s brief in opposition which is what the reply brief responds to. Stocktonrelpyfilestamped. OPPOSINGBRIEF Oral argument is set for the week of May 12th in San Francisco. That gives me some breathing room, and like many, now that our guy is in place, we can all start focusing on how we can help from the outside…
First a disclaimer: Although I have worked with RFK Jr. on some cases, and I have represented him on some of his cases, what I am saying is just my view. I do not speak for him or his inner circle. It’s exciting times for sure about what could be the beginning of a healthier America if RFK Jr gets confirmed by the full Senate. But I am dismayed to see all kinds of hand-wringing/worried analysis resulting from Senator Cassidy’s…
First the bad news. Last week the 9th Circuit affirmed District Judge Shubb’s decision denying our preliminary injunction in Kory v. Bonta, (our physicians free speech to patients cases in California). Two of the judges found that there was no “standing” on what they, the district court, and the Attorney General’s office misdescribed as our “as applied” challenge to the Cali. medical board’s disciplinary statute. We made no such claim and our lawsuit, (and the judges hammered me on that…
One of the things the new administration may try to do is eliminate Pharma advertising in the media. Like many, I think Pharma’s advertising has adversely impacted the public dialogue and public health. More bluntly, the media is Pharma’s paid shill and mouthpiece, and it has hurt the country. More specifically, the media’s megaphone for Pharma is one of the reasons that on just about every important health metric, we are in the middle or bottom half of first world…