Challenges

Justice Served: Baltimore City Secures $152 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis Amid Ongoing Challenges

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Baltimore, Maryland, has agreed to a $152 million jury award stemming from litigation against two pharmaceutical companies, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen. This development is part of a broader legal battle concerning the companies’ roles in the city’s escalating opioid crisis. Initially, a jury in 2024 awarded the city a staggering $266 million following a seven-week trial. However, in June 2025, a judge instructed city leaders that they would have to choose between a reduced settlement of $52 million or returning to trial after deeming the original amount excessive. The city will now also receive an additional … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Setback as Bankruptcy Court Challenges Talc-Tort Claims

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Johnson & Johnson is facing significant legal challenges after a recent bankruptcy court decision related to its talc product litigation. The ruling has stirred controversy, signaling a potential shift in how the company manages its ongoing civil litigation surrounding claims that its talc products are linked to cancer. In a recent move, a federal judge ruled against Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to resolve numerous lawsuits by claiming bankruptcy. This decision came after the company had sought to establish a subsidiary to handle the mounting legal claims, which allege that long-term use of talc products led … Read more

Judge Challenges Trump’s Historic Lawsuit Against Maryland Federal Judges Over Immigration Policy Enforcement

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BALTIMORE — A federal judge expressed doubt on Wednesday regarding the necessity of a lawsuit launched by the Trump administration against Maryland’s entire federal judiciary. This extraordinary legal action aims to contest an order temporarily halting the deportation of migrants who are challenging their removals. During a hearing in Baltimore, U.S. District Judge Thomas Cullen did not issue an immediate ruling but raised significant questions about the administration’s unprecedented approach. Cullen, who presides over the Western District of Virginia, was assigned to the case due to the unusual circumstance of having all 15 of Maryland’s … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Major Setback as Talc Litigation Challenges Hit Bankruptcy Court

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Facing significant legal challenges, Johnson & Johnson has experienced a notable setback in its ongoing battle over talc-related liabilities. This defeat comes amid broader scrutiny of bankruptcy proceedings that have become a focal point for various tort claims across the country. In a pivotal ruling, a federal judge recently rejected the company’s attempt to shield itself from lawsuits related to its talcum powder products. This decision marked a significant twist in the company’s strategy to manage its liabilities through bankruptcy court. J&J had previously proposed a plan to reorganize is financial structure, wherein it would … Read more