Momentum

Purdue Pharma’s $7 Billion Opioid Settlement Gains Momentum as All 50 States Show Support

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A judge in New York is poised to potentially approve a $7 billion settlement involving Purdue Pharma, following unanimous support from all 50 states. This agreement stems from the pharmaceutical company’s role in the opioid crisis that has claimed countless lives across the nation. Under the settlement, Purdue Pharma will be required to allocate funds toward treatment programs, addressing the impacts of addiction, and enhancing public health initiatives. This financial commitment underscores a significant step in the ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic that has devastated communities and strained healthcare systems. The settlement framework … Read more

New Mexico Addresses Doctor Exodus: Legislative Efforts to Reform Medical Malpractice Laws Gain Momentum

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In Santa Fe, New Mexico, recent legislative moves aim to address the exodus of healthcare providers from the state by adjusting the medical malpractice laws that were implemented in 2020. Originally intended to increase accountability, these laws have inadvertently led to skyrocketing insurance costs for medical professionals, making New Mexico less attractive compared to its neighbors. In response, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham emphasized the urgency during her State of the State address, pressing for reforms to create a more favorable environment for top medical professionals to practice in New Mexico. She pointed out the disparities … Read more

Amid Purdue Pharma Controversy, Calls for Overhaul in Mass Tort Laws Gain Momentum

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Washington, D.C. — As legal battles loom large over corporate America, with the opioid crisis and Purdue Pharma at the forefront, the clamor for significant mass tort reform grows louder. These complex legal confrontations, involving multiple plaintiffs and extensive allegations of harm caused by companies, underscore the urgent need for a revamp of the system that many argue is no longer fit for its intended purpose. Mass tort cases are quintessentially large-scale, involving numerous individuals against one or several corporate entities. The Purdue Pharma case, tied to the opioid epidemic, is a prime example. It … Read more

Growing Momentum: More States Push for Age Verification Laws to Protect Children from Online Pornography

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A growing number of states are considering legislation that would require age verification for access to pornography sites. In 2024, as many as twelve additional states in the United States are weighing bills of their own, following the lead of seven states that adopted similar measures last year. The goal of these laws is to establish a barrier between children and adult content online, potentially paving the way for federal legislation on the issue. Despite the broad public support for these age verification requirements, powerful interests from the tech and pornography industries are pushing back … Read more