Epidemic

Supreme Court Set to Announce Verdict on Purdue Pharma’s Role in Nationwide Opioid Epidemic

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Washington, D.C. – In a ruling significant to the ongoing opioid crisis, the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to release its decision on the contentious bankruptcy case involving Purdue Pharma LP. This decision is expected to mark an important moment in the continuing legal battles tied to the opioid epidemic, an issue that has claimed over 750,000 American lives since hitting the nation’s heartland years ago. Purdue Pharma, the pharmaceutical giant behind OxyContin, filed for bankruptcy in 2019 as it faced a barrage of lawsuits. Plaintiffs accuse the company of aggressively marketing the prescription painkiller … Read more

Supreme Court Poised to Deliver Key Decision on Purdue Pharma’s Bankruptcy Amid Opioid Epidemic

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to deliver a pivotal ruling in the bankruptcy case of Purdue Pharma LP, marking a significant moment in the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic that has claimed over 750,000 American lives. This decision may set a precedent affecting the accountability of pharmaceutical companies in the opioid crisis, a public health catastrophe that continues to ravage communities across the nation. The case centers on the multibillion-dollar bankruptcy plan proposed by Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, a powerful prescription painkiller that many experts blame for initiating … Read more

California Governor proposes tough new laws to combat rising retail theft epidemic amidst public outrage

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CANOGA PARK, Calif. – Thieves caused chaos at the Nordstrom store in the Westfield Topanga mall on Saturday, stealing an estimated $60,000 to $100,000 worth of merchandise. The brazen robbery, captured on video and widely shared on social media, has prompted Governor Gavin Newsom to call for new laws targeting retail thieves. In response to the rising number of robberies, Governor Newsom has proposed a legislative framework that aims to crack down on “professional thieves.” The framework includes increasing felony penalties and prison time for individuals involved in reselling stolen goods. The governor also plans … Read more

Unveiling the Threat: Mass Tort Epidemic Pushes Federal Bankruptcy System to the Brink

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Los Angeles, California – Mass tort exposure has led to a surge of bankruptcies across various organizations, from Johnson & Johnson to the Boy Scouts. This alarming trend is causing significant disruption to the federal bankruptcy system, with adverse consequences for both plaintiffs and bankrupt entities. The only ones truly benefitting from this crisis are the plaintiff lawyers. The strategy employed by trial lawyers to exploit the traditional bankruptcy claims process is both simple and detrimental. Through extensive marketing efforts, including the use of lead generation companies and channels like social media, TV, and radio … Read more