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Salman Rushdie Stabbing Trial Delayed as Author Prepares to Release Memoir on the Attack

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MAYVILLE, New York — The trial of Hadi Matar, the man accused of stabbing renowned author Salman Rushdie, is set to be delayed as Rushdie prepares to publish a memoir about the attack. Chautauqua County Judge David Foley ruled on Wednesday that Matar is entitled to preview Rushdie’s manuscript and book notes before the trial begins. Matar, a 26-year-old from New Jersey, has been held without bond since his arrest and is facing charges of attempted murder and assault. The trial in upstate New York was scheduled to start on January 8th, but it is … Read more

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