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
Supreme Court Decision in Purdue Opioids Case Heralds Grim Future for J&J Bankruptcy Protection June 27, 2024 The nation’s top court says the U.S. Bankruptcy Code is not an appropriate avenue to handle all collective action problems that come its way. The Supreme Court entered its decision (HARRINGTON, UNITED STATES TRUSTEE, REGION 2 v. PURDUE PHARMA L. P. ET AL.), saying bankruptcy courts have no business handling claims unless a company is […] Read More
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