Reducing

Judge Dials Down Baltimore’s $266 Million Opioid Verdict Against Drug Giants, Reducing It to $52 Million Amid Fallout

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Baltimore, Maryland — A judge has ruled that jurors overstepped by awarding the city an excessive sum in a recent verdict against two major drug distributors, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen. The decision follows a November trial where jurors determined that these companies had unreasonably supplied large quantities of painkillers that contributed significantly to Baltimore’s opioid crisis. Jurors held McKesson and AmerisourceBergen accountable for an alarming 97% of the city’s opioid epidemic and awarded Baltimore $266 million in damages. However, Baltimore City Circuit Judge Lawrence Fletcher-Hill indicated that this amount was disproportionate to the evidence presented, suggesting … Read more

Governor Kemp Set to Enact Legislation Reducing Jury Award Limits in Civil Cases

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Atlanta, GA – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is set to enact a series of legislative Measures that will cap the compensation juries can award in civil litigation cases. This legislative push, termed as tort reform by Kemp and his administration, aims to limit the financial awards for damages allotted by courts, a move that proponents argue will curb excessive legal settlements and balance the judicial scales. The decision comes after a robust session where Kemp rallied state lawmakers to address what he described as necessary adjustments to the civil justice system. This legislative package is … Read more

San Francisco Judge Dismisses Most Charges Against Golden Gate Bridge Protestors, Considers Reducing Remaining Felony Charges

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San Francisco, CA — A group of activists, who had been facing multiple charges for halting traffic during a protest on San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge, saw significant legal relief on Friday. A judge dropped the majority of the charges filed in connection to the demonstration that took place last April. In a noteworthy ruling, Judge Brendan P. Conroy eliminated 32 of the 44 charges leveled against the 26 demonstrators, collectively referred to as the GG26. This group had staged the protest on April 15, resulting in significant disruption during the morning commute. Additionally, … Read more

Long Island Attorney Jason Bassett Explains Strategies for Potentially Reducing DWI Charges in New York

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Central Islip, NY — Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are grave matters in New York, where the law enforces stringent repercussions to deter impaired driving. However, under certain conditions, it’s possible to have these charges reduced. Long Island DWI lawyer Jason Bassett provides a comprehensive analysis of these circumstances in his recent publication. In his detailed exploration of New York’s legal framework concerning DWI charges, Bassett emphasizes the critical importance of legal expertise in navigating such complex terrain. “The stakes are incredibly high with DWI offenses in New York, not only due to the severe … Read more