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Judge Drastically Reduces $38 Million Verdict in New Hampshire Youth Detention Center Abuse Case to $475,000

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CONCORD, N.H. — A New Hampshire judge has significantly reduced a multimillion-dollar verdict originally awarded to victims of abuse at the state’s youth detention center. The judge’s preliminary ruling decreases the $38 million award down to $475,000, marking a drastic reduction in the compensation that the state is required to pay. This landmark civil trial stems from allegations of widespread abuse that occurred at the Sununu Youth Services Center, formerly known as the Youth Development Center, located in Manchester, New Hampshire. Over the years, the center has been the focus of numerous complaints and legal … Read more

Baltimore Wins $266 Million in Landmark Opioid Case, Total Recovery Surpasses $668 Million

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Baltimore, MD — In a significant legal victory, the city of Baltimore was awarded $266 million in damages from McKesson and AmerisourceBergen, two major pharmaceutical firms, due to their roles in the local opioid crisis. This decision reflects the city’s proactive approach in handling its opioid litigation independent of the nationwide settlement involving several states and municipalities. The city previously chose not to join the 2021 national opioid settlement, which included agreements with Cardinal Health, McKesson, AmerisourceBergen, and Johnson & Johnson. Instead, Baltimore pursued individual settlements and legal battles, previously securing more than three times … Read more

Federal Judge Decides Against Dexcom in Patent Infringement Case Over Glucose Monitor Technology

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Wilmington, Delaware — A recent legal decision has marked a significant development in the medical technology industry, as Dexcom Inc. has been found to have infringed on a glucose monitor patent held by an Abbott Laboratories unit. This ruling by a Delaware judge resolved a previously undecided matter left by a federal jury in March, which had been unable to reach a verdict on the case. The dispute centers on Dexcom’s use of specific patented technology crucial to glucose monitoring devices that play a vital role in diabetes management. These devices continually measure the glucose … Read more

European Human Rights Court Condemns Azerbaijan for Violating Lawyer’s Free Speech in Corruption Whistleblowing Case

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STRASBOURG, France — In a landmark ruling on Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) found Azerbaijan guilty of infringing on the freedom of expression of a lawyer who had been disbarred after lodging a corruption complaint against a legal consultancy’s director. This case has drawn widespread attention as it underscores the tension between national law practices and international human rights norms. The legal proceedings centered around Afgan Mammadov, a lawyer who faced disbarment as a repercussion for accusing the director of manipulating lawyer warrants and altering official records, actions that he deemed corrupt. … Read more