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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

Miami’s Top Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer Unveils Vital Tools for Families to Combat Elder Abuse and Secure Justice in 2025

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Miami, Fla. — Percy Martinez, founding attorney at Percy Martinez Medical Malpractice Lawyers, emphasizes that nursing home neglect often accumulates over time, becoming apparent only after significant harm has occurred. The firm has been recognized as the top nursing home neglect lawyer in Miami for 2025, reflecting its dedication to safeguarding elderly patients and holding facilities accountable for neglect and abuse. The law firm specializes in transforming everyday observations by family members into actionable legal evidence. By simplifying complicated care plans, staffing records, and supervision protocols into user-friendly checklists, families are better equipped to monitor … Read more

New Jersey Strengthens Protections for Addiction Recovery: Landmark Laws Combat Exploitation and Foster Healing

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TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation in New Jersey aims to combat abuses in the addiction recovery sector, marking a significant step towards enhancing accountability and transparency in treatment facilities. Lawmakers are responding to long-standing concerns about deceptive practices that have plagued the industry, affecting countless individuals seeking help. The new laws, which have garnered bipartisan support, focus on various aspects of addiction recovery services. They seek to ensure that treatment facilities operate ethically and that patients receive the care they genuinely need without exploitation. Among the major provisions, the legislation introduces stricter licensing requirements and … Read more

Louisiana Enacts New Traffic Laws to Combat Distracted Driving and Enhance Road Safety

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BATON ROUGE, La. — Three new traffic laws began enforcement Friday, including a significant measure aimed at reducing distracted driving, which is responsible for approximately 3,300 fatalities annually on U.S. roads, according to federal transportation data. The updated legislation, a centerpiece of State Rep. Brian Glorioso’s advocacy efforts, marks a decade-long attempt to address this pressing issue. Rep. Glorioso emphasized the goals of the new law: to improve roadway safety, decrease serious accidents, and ultimately lead to lower insurance premiums for drivers. Glorioso’s initiative builds upon an existing Louisiana regulation that prohibits the use of … Read more