Key Architect Behind $60 Billion Opioid Settlements Honored with AAJ Public Service Award August 27, 2024 Levin Papantonio (LP), the trailblazing mass torts law firm that has marched at the forefront of the national prescription opiates addiction litigation, is pleased to announce it has been awarded the American Association for Justice’s (AAJ) 2024 Steven J. Sharp Public Service Award, along with other member law firms of the Plaintiff Executive Committee (PEC) of this […] Read More
Mississippi’s $370M Windfall: A Turning Point in the Opioid Battle August 16, 2024 Mississippi stands at a pivotal moment in its battle against the opioid crisis, as the state is set to receive approximately $370 million from national opioid settlements. This financial windfall presents a significant opportunity to reshape addiction treatment and prevention policies across the state. Decision-makers are still developing plans for distributing the funds, as they […] Read More
Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism File Intervenor Complaint Against DOJ for Unlawful Withholding of Funds August 8, 2024 Counterterrorism Attorney Chris Paulos says the Department of Justice’s actions have exacerbated victims’ trauma. Levin Papantonio (LP) announced the filing of an intervenor complaint on behalf of victims of state-sponsored terrorism against the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and Attorney General Merrick Garland (Case 1:24-cv-01865-APM). The complaint alleges the unlawful withholding of funds from […] Read More