By Amanda Bronstad | February 24, 2022
Drug companies must decide by Friday whether to move forward with, or walk away from, funds that would compensate nearly all 50 states and U.S. territories for costs incurred by the opioid crisis.
By Tom McParland | January 7, 2022
U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon rejected arguments from a consortium of states that an interlocutory appeal to the Second Circuit would delay resolution of Purdue's Chapter 11 case.
By Jane Wester | December 16, 2021
The ruling approving the settlement from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court was appealed by the U.S. Department of Justice and eight states, among others.
By Alaina Lancaster | Zack Needles | November 12, 2021
In this week's episode, Morgan Lewis partners Collie James and Wendy West Feinstein discuss the significance of the first trial win for drug companies facing nationwide litigation over their roles in the opioid crisis, as well as the benefits of virtual litigating.
By Jane Wester | October 14, 2021
The U.S. Department of Justice moved for direct certification of the appeal alongside states opposing the settlement.
By Jane Wester | October 12, 2021
"There's never been a case like this before," said U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon. "There's no case that has facts like this."
By Tom McParland | October 8, 2021
In the span of just two days counsel for the parties filed five letters staking out various positions before the court.
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By Robert Storace | September 17, 2021
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong filed a formal notice Friday afternoon.
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By Robert Storace | September 8, 2021
Tong wants the agreement off the table.
By Jane Wester | September 1, 2021
Drain acknowledged the pain wrought by the opioid crisis and said he would like to see a larger settlement than the $4.5 billion reached after extensive negotiation, but he said he is unwilling to "risk" the agreement in exchange for the possibility of a larger number.
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