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High-Stakes Battle: Supreme Court Weighs Release of Liability for Purdue Pharma Founders in Ongoing Mass Tort Bankruptcy Cases

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Washington, D.C. – Mass tort bankruptcies faced significant difficulties in 2023, with the dismissal of two cases and the fate of two others hanging in the balance. A closely watched legal battle involving the Sacklers, founders of Purdue Pharma, reached the U.S. Supreme Court on December 4th. This case centered around the release of liability granted to the Sacklers as part of the pharmaceutical company’s $6 billion bankruptcy plan, which has raised concerns. The Supreme Court’s oral arguments held on December 4th showcased the growing scrutiny surrounding the Sacklers and their role in the opioid … Read more

Superior Court Judge Kimberly Esmond Adams to Deliver Powerful Keynote Speech at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Recognition Breakfast

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Superior Court Judge Kimberly Esmond Adams, renowned for her nearly 15-year service in Atlanta courts, has been chosen as the keynote speaker for the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Recognition Breakfast. The annual event, which honors the legacy of Dr. King, will take place on January 15 at the Century Center in South Bend. With a bachelor’s degree from Howard University and a law degree from the University of Notre Dame, Judge Adams brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the event. She has remained civically involved … Read more

Florida Appeals Court Overturns $1.125 Million Medical Malpractice Award, Criticizes Trial Judge’s Role as ‘Seventh Juror’

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TALLAHASSEE, Florida – A Florida appeals court has overturned a $1.125 million medical malpractice damage award, criticizing a trial court judge for behaving like a “seventh juror.” The decision came on Wednesday in a case where a man accused his medical provider of negligence. In its ruling, the appeals court stated that the trial court judge had improperly evaluated the evidence and had effectively substituted their own judgment for that of the jury. The judge’s actions were described as stepping outside their role and interfering with the jury’s decision-making process. The case involved a man … Read more

US Justice Department Takes Texas to Court, Challenging Controversial Immigration Law

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HOUSTON, Texas – The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over a new immigration law that restricts the transportation of undocumented immigrants. The department argues that the law interferes with federal immigration enforcement and is unconstitutional. The law in question, known as Senate Bill 20, was signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in October 2021 and went into effect on March 1, 2022. It allows law enforcement officers to stop and detain vehicles suspected of transporting undocumented immigrants and imposes penalties on drivers who knowingly transport undocumented individuals. Critics … Read more