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6 months ago
Law

Feldman: Supreme Court may push Sackler opioid case to Congress

The Sackler family, former owners of Purdue Pharma, negotiated immunity from future civil lawsuits without declaring bankruptcy.
The Department of Justice argues that this immunity deal goes too far and should require congressional authorization. [ more ]
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6 months ago
US politics

What to Know About the Purdue Pharma Case Before the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court heard arguments over a bankruptcy deal for Purdue Pharma that would shield the Sackler family from additional opioid-related lawsuits.
The court's decision could have significant consequences for other cases that use the bankruptcy system to settle mass injury claims. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
US politics

Supreme Court Appears Split Over Opioid Settlement for Purdue Pharma

The Supreme Court justices are divided on the bankruptcy settlement for Purdue Pharma that would shield the Sackler family from civil lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic.
The case raises questions about the practical effect of unraveling the agreement and the broader concerns over the Sacklers' liability in the opioid crisis. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Law

It's money v. principle in Supreme Court opioid case

The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a deal that would compensate victims of the opioid epidemic while protecting the Sackler family from lawsuits.
The justices are grappling with the dilemma of prioritizing money or principle in deciding the fate of the multi-billion dollar Purdue Pharma bankruptcy deal. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
US news

At Core of Purdue Pharma Case: Who Can Get Immunity in Settlements?

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether a settlement involving Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family is a violation of federal law, with potential implications for other organizations using bankruptcy court to resolve mass injury claims.
The case revolves around whether a legal maneuver in the settlement agreement can grant the Sackler family full immunity from civil lawsuits related to the opioid crisis. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
US politics

What to Know About the Purdue Pharma Case Before the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court heard arguments over a bankruptcy deal for Purdue Pharma that would shield the Sackler family from additional opioid-related lawsuits.
The court's decision could have significant consequences for other cases that use the bankruptcy system to settle mass injury claims. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
US politics

Supreme Court Appears Split Over Opioid Settlement for Purdue Pharma

The Supreme Court justices are divided on the bankruptcy settlement for Purdue Pharma that would shield the Sackler family from civil lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic.
The case raises questions about the practical effect of unraveling the agreement and the broader concerns over the Sacklers' liability in the opioid crisis. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Law

It's money v. principle in Supreme Court opioid case

The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a deal that would compensate victims of the opioid epidemic while protecting the Sackler family from lawsuits.
The justices are grappling with the dilemma of prioritizing money or principle in deciding the fate of the multi-billion dollar Purdue Pharma bankruptcy deal. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
US news

At Core of Purdue Pharma Case: Who Can Get Immunity in Settlements?

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether a settlement involving Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family is a violation of federal law, with potential implications for other organizations using bankruptcy court to resolve mass injury claims.
The case revolves around whether a legal maneuver in the settlement agreement can grant the Sackler family full immunity from civil lawsuits related to the opioid crisis. [ more ]
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