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Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Ruling in Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy, Shaping Future of Mass Tort Cases

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WASHINGTON — A recent Supreme Court decision has resoundingly reshaped the landscape of bankruptcy law, particularly in how it pertains to mass tort litigations, exemplified by the high-profile Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. At the heart of this judicial review was a debated proposal to exempt the Sackler family — owners of Purdue Pharma and makers of OxyContin — from future civil lawsuits while committing them to pay $6 billion into a settlement fund for victims of the opioid crisis. Purdue Pharma entered into bankruptcy in 2019 after facing a slew of lawsuits that attributed much … Read more

New Wage, Ticketing, and Public Health Reforms Set to Roll Out Across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Starting July

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Washington, D.C. – Starting July 1, a series of new legislations across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia will bring notable changes ranging from wage adjustments to the legality of certain sales practices, impacting a wide swath of residents and businesses in the region. In the District of Columbia, the minimum wage is set to rise, moving from $17 to $17.50 per hour for non-tipped workers. This change reflects the city’s ongoing commitment to economic adjustments that accommodate living costs. For those who work for tips, their hourly wage will increase from $8 to $10, offering … Read more

$68.5 Million Awarded in Historic Verdict for Family of Worker Killed at Philadelphia Construction Site

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PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia jury has awarded $68.5 million in damages to the widow and young son of a construction worker who died after a fall from an improperly secured balcony. The verdict, returned on Wednesday, concluded a lawsuit involving allegations of negligence and wrongful death against OCF Construction LLC and several associated companies. The incident that led to the legal battle occurred on December 15, 2021, at a luxury townhouse development in the Fitler Square area of the city. Siarhei Marhunou, 38, was working on the fifth-floor balcony of the new five-unit complex when … Read more

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Enlists New Legal Star Amid FBI Investigation Turmoil

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Oakland, Calif. — In a critical development following a series of FBI raids, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has taken on new legal representation, signaling intensifying legal pressures. The raids, which transpired last week, targeted Thao’s residence among other locations, pushing the city’s administration into the spotlight under controversial circumstances. Days after the controversial raids, and a subsequent resignation by her former attorney, Thao’s office confirmed the appointment of Jeffrey Tsai, a seasoned lawyer specializing in white-collar crimes. Tsai, who has an extensive background as a special assistant attorney general of California and principal advisor to … Read more