Strikes

Baltimore Strikes $80 Million Deal with Walgreens to Address Opioid Crisis Impact

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Baltimore, Maryland – In a significant legal victory, the city of Baltimore has achieved an $80 million settlement with Walgreens and a $266 million damages award against drug distributors McKesson and Amerisource-Bergen. These outcomes mark a serious commitment to addressing the opioid crisis that has devastated communities across the city. Announced last month, the Walgreens settlement resolves the city’s claims against the pharmacy giant for its involvement in exacerbating the opioid epidemic. The terms of the agreement stipulate that Walgreens will pay $45 million by the end of this year, with the remaining $35 million … Read more

NY Judge Strikes Down Old Law in Texas Migrant Bus Dispute, Upholding Right to Free Interstate Travel

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New York, N.Y. — A decades-old state law was deemed unconstitutional by a New York judge, thwarting New York City’s efforts to prevent Texas from transporting migrants via free bus rides to the city. The ruling marked the latest development in a broader national debate over immigration and local responsibilities. In January, New York City Mayor Eric Adams filed a lawsuit against private charter companies involved in moving migrants under a scheme initiated by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The city cited an 1817 law that prohibited bringing indigent individuals into the state to avoid making … Read more

Federal Judge Strikes Down Illinois Assault Weapons Ban; Governor Pritzker to Appeal Decision

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In Springfield, Illinois, a recent federal ruling has struck down the state’s ban on assault weapons, a decision that has sparked intentions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker to seek an appeal. The law, which was put into place in January 2023 following a tragic mass shooting in Highland Park, included provisions against the sale of assault weapons such as AR-15s, high-capacity magazines, and other attachments. This legislation was a direct response to the July 2022 incident where a gunman killed seven and injured 48 using a Smith & Wesson semi-automatic rifle. U.S. District Judge Stephen P. … Read more

European Court Strikes Down Russian ‘Foreign Agent’ Law, Citing Violations of Expression and Privacy Rights

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STRASBOURG, France — In a significant ruling, the European Court of Human Rights condemned Russia’s legislation that classifies NGOs, media organizations, and individuals as “foreign agents,” finding the laws overly vague and infringing upon freedom of expression and privacy rights. This decision underscored the growing international concern over such regulations that target civil society groups. The case, termed “Kobaliya and Others v. Russia,” involved 107 applicants including NGOs and private individuals, who argued that their designation as ‘foreign agents’ under Russian law hampered their rights to free expression. ARTICLE 19, a group advocating for freedom … Read more