Tag: Legal
States Claim Sackler Family Members Are Abusing Bankruptcy Process
Settlement was reached in thousands of lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma for its role in opioid epidemic
CVS Health, Walmart, and Walgreens Played Role in Opioid Crisis: Ohio Jury
Case is the first time the retail side of the drug industry has been held accountable in the U.S. opioid crisis
Federal Court Backs Stay on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Large Businesses
Legal challenges against the mandate have been filed by at least 27 states in at least six federal appeals courts
Federal Judge Overturns Texas Ban on School Mask Mandates
Judge said ban violated the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act because it put children with disabilities at risk
Oklahoma Supreme Court Overturns $465 Million J&J Opioid Ruling
It is not clear how the decision will affect similar cases nationwide, since most public nuisance laws are state-specific
EPA to Sharply Limit Refrigerant Production in New Climate Rule
Alternatives to HFCs and energy-efficient cooling technologies will save $270 billion and benefit public health during the next 30 years
State Insurance Legislation May Improve Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Legislation mandating insurance coverage for breast cancer screening more impactful than breast density notification
State Limits on Initial Opioid Rx Duration May Influence Prescribing
Decreases in days of opioid prescribed for initial prescriptions in Medicare beneficiaries especially pronounced among surgeons, dentists
Family Behind Oxycontin Denies Any Responsibility for Opioid Crisis
When asked if he carries any responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States, Richard Sackler firmly replied: 'No'
Black Women’s Group Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Baby Powder
Lawsuit claims that J&J targeted baby powder ads to Black women despite knowing it contained ingredients that could cause ovarian cancer
