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Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Case: Supreme Court to Decide on Nondebtor Releases, Shaping Future of Chapter 11 Practice

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Indianapolis, Indiana: The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in December in a case involving Purdue Pharma, the pharmaceutical company accused of contributing to the opioid epidemic. The central issue at stake is whether the Bankruptcy Code permits a Chapter 11 plan to provide releases to nondebtor third parties without their consent. This case has garnered significant attention from the public and bankruptcy professionals alike, as it has the potential to bring about significant changes in Chapter 11 bankruptcy practice. Purdue Pharma and its affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Bankruptcy … Read more

Elk Grove City Council Poised to Decide Fate of Controversial Oak Rose Apartments; Could Mark New Chapter for Low-Income Housing

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ELK GROVE, Calif. – The City of Elk Grove is poised to make a crucial decision this week regarding the Oak Rose apartments. This affordable housing project, consisting of 67 units, has been at the center of controversy after the state’s attorney general accused the city of violating state law by rejecting the project. The Elk Grove officials are now urging the City Council to reconsider their previous rejection and approve the development, which would serve as the city’s first permanent housing option for low-income families transitioning out of homelessness. The dispute over the Oak … Read more

Former Alaska District Court Judge Faces Trial After Perjury Indictment: Court to Decide Fate in Landmark Case

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Arguments were heard on Monday in the case of former Alaska District Court Judge Margaret Murphy, who was indicted last year on a perjury charge. The hearing took place at the Nesbitt Courthouse in Anchorage, with the court considering whether to proceed with a trial. If convicted, Murphy could face up to 10 years in jail and a fine. Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthew clarified that he would not make a decision on Monday, as the purpose of the hearing was to hear arguments from both the defense and prosecution. Judge Matthew … Read more

Legal Battle: Texas Supreme Court Urged to Decide Fate of Challenger in Democratic Party Primary

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HOUSTON, Texas – A unique legal issue has arisen in the race for Place 9 justice at the First District Court of Appeals in Texas. The incumbent justice has appealed to the Texas Supreme Court, seeking a resolution on whether a challenger can continue to be included on the Democratic Party primary ballot. This issue stems from the enactment of H.B. 2384 by the Texas Legislature in 2023. The bill aimed to establish a set of criteria that would publicly display the professional qualifications of individuals seeking elected office as district court judges or appellate … Read more