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Exploring the Rise of Bankruptcy Court in Public Harms Litigation: Case in Focus – Harrington v. Purdue Pharma

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Washington, DC – The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Monday in a case that highlights the increasing use of bankruptcy court by corporations involved in public harms litigation. The case in question is Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy deal, which seeks to shield the company’s owners, the Sackler family, from civil liability in exchange for a $6 billion contribution to a settlement. This raises important questions about the role of bankruptcy court in addressing public health crises and whether bypassing the traditional civil litigation process is an effective solution. Bankruptcy court has become an attractive … Read more

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Controversial Ohio Law Requiring Parental Consent for Children’s Social Media Use

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A federal judge temporarily halted the enforcement of an Ohio law on Tuesday that would have required children to obtain parental consent in order to use social media apps. The Ohio law is similar to ones signed by Utah Governor Spencer Cox, which prohibit minors from using social media between certain hours and require age verification to open and maintain an account. These restrictions aim to protect children from targeted advertisements and addictive features that can have negative impacts on their mental health. The temporary restraining order was issued after a lawsuit … Read more

Defense Attorneys Banned from D.C. Jail After Drug Residue Found on Paperwork

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two defense attorneys have been prohibited from meeting with clients at the D.C. jail after traces of illegal drugs were discovered on paperwork they brought into the facility, according to sources within the city’s Department of Corrections. The attorneys, Kevin McCants and Donna Beasley, have been notified that they can only communicate with their clients through video meetings or by having their colleagues conduct face-to-face visits. McCants, a seasoned lawyer practicing in the District since 2005, revealed in an interview that he was informed by corrections officials last month about the ban … Read more

Ohio Federal Judge Issues Temporary Injunction on Law Mandating Parental Consent for Children’s Online Accounts

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Columbus, Ohio – An Ohio federal judge has issued a temporary injunction on a new state law that requires social media platforms and other websites to obtain parental consent before allowing children to open accounts. The law, which was set to take effect immediately, has been put on hold pending further legal consideration. The decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed by major tech companies, including Facebook and Twitter. They argue that the law, known as the Parental Consent Act, violates the First Amendment rights of children and restricts the ability of platforms to … Read more