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Supreme Court to Decide on Unconventional Bankruptcy Maneuver in Public Harms Litigation

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Washington, D.C. – In an era of unprecedented civil procedure tactics, corporations facing public harm litigation are increasingly turning to bankruptcy court as an alternative to traditional civil litigation. From the Catholic Diocese and Boy Scouts in abuse cases to Johnson & Johnson’s talc litigation, corporations are leveraging bankruptcy’s special powers to address pending claims that traditional tort litigation has failed to resolve efficiently. The Supreme Court is set to hear Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy deal, which raises questions about the effectiveness of using bankruptcy court in resolving public health crises and whether it circumvents the … Read more

How to Handle Well-Meaning In-Laws with Different Parenting Beliefs

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FREEVILLE, NY – A couple seeks advice on how to navigate their in-laws’ religious influence on their parenting decisions. The couple, who recently had their first child, face suggestions from their religious in-laws that stem from their evangelical beliefs. In search of a solution, the couple wrote a letter to advice columnist Amy Dickinson, known as Ask Amy. The in-laws, who are described as nice people, tend to view everything through the lens of their religious beliefs. While the couple appreciates their love and concern, they do not wish to raise their child in their … Read more

New Yorker Battling Stage 4 Uterine Cancer Shares Heartbreaking News with Mother Before Chemotherapy Begins

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NEW YORK, NY – Aurora Beauchamp, a resident of Florida, received devastating news in 2017 when she was diagnosed with stage 4 uterine cancer and faced the prospect of chemotherapy. Beauchamp, determined to share this difficult information with her mother who resided in Manhattan, wanted to break the news personally before losing her hair. Facing a life-altering illness, Beauchamp recognized the significance of preserving her bond with her mother. Despite the geographical distance separating them, she made the decision to ensure her mother heard the news directly from her, in an attempt to retain a … Read more

Lawyer’s Controversial Chopper Ride: An Evening of Disputes and a Mysterious Journey Home

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London, UK – On Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at precisely 6:56pm, a pristine white Agusta A109E helicopter gracefully descends onto the tarmac of Battersea heliport. The overcast sky serves as a moody backdrop as a frustrated 45-year-old lawyer, Stephen Curtis, anxiously awaits its arrival. Firmly clutching his two unregistered Vodafone mobile phones, Curtis is far from content. Minutes earlier, he curtly informed his head of security, Nigel Brown, about disputed invoices sent to a Russian client. With a brusque tone, he abruptly ends the call, preparing for his impending departure. As the clock ticks closer … Read more