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More than 60 Law Firms Oppose J&J Prepack Bankruptcy Scheme

June 20, 2024

Some of the nation’s largest law firms recognized for their committed and successful representation of individuals harmed by dangerous products have announced unified opposition to a plan by Johnson & Johnson to seek a prepackaged bankruptcy to address claims brought by ovarian cancer victims. Two previous bankruptcy filings by the company, which has a market […]

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Why the Surgeon General Is Pushing for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms

June 17, 2024

On Monday, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy announced his intention to push for warning labels on social media platforms, cautioning that their use may harm adolescents’ mental health. Drawing parallels to warning labels on tobacco and alcohol, Dr. Murthy emphasized the need for a legislative mandate from Congress to implement such labels, as he […]

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“Legal Blind Spots:” Attorney and Champion for the Rights of RTF Victims Comments on Newly Released Congressional Report

June 14, 2024

The report on abuses in youth residential treatment facilities highlights two lawsuits in which LPR Attorney Caleb Cunningham represents victims of abuse and discrimination. On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Finance published its report “Warehouses of Neglect: How Taxpayers Are Funding Systemic Abuse in Youth Residential Treatment Facilities.” The report references two lawsuits against residential […]

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