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State judge sets opioid crisis trial for January

A New York judge on Wednesday scheduled what could be the second state-level trial in the U.S. on the toll of opioids. Judge Jerry Garguilo set a trial date of Jan. 20 for claims brought by the... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkNov 8th, 2019

Appeals court denies Toyota’s request to seal docs in Reavis case

The Fifth Court of Appeals ruled that Dallas District Judge Dale Tillery did not abuse his discretion when he declined to seal two sets of documents in a products liability case that Toyota Motor Corp. had sought to seal after a 2018 trial......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 12th, 2021

If we care about a free press, we must defend Assange

Cofounder of Ben & Jerry's argues that charging Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, sets a dangerous precedent for investigative journalism. A judge will rule on January 4, 2021 on whether Assange should be e.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 2nd, 2021

Google is bracing for a long battle with the Justice Department, as the judge sets a trial date of late 2023

In a status hearing held Friday, Judge Amit Mehta set a tentative date of September 12, 2023 for.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytDec 18th, 2020

Closely watched opioid trial in New York postponed due to coronavirus

A highly anticipated trial pitting New York state against McKesson Corp , Johnson & Johnson , CVS Health Corp and others for allegedly fueling the opioid epidemic has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to the court......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 10th, 2020

States spurn drug industry"s opioid-settlement offer

An $18 billion settlement offer from three major drug wholesalers to resolve litigation over the opioid crisis has fallen apart, after more than 20 state attorneys general rejected it in a letter earlier this week......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralFeb 14th, 2020

The Wall Street Journal: State attorneys general reject $18 billion settlement with opioid wholesalers

An $18 billion offer from three major drug wholesalers aimed at settling litigation over their alleged role in the opioid crisis fell through, after more than 20 state attorneys general rejected it in a letter to the companies’ law firms this week......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 14th, 2020

Opioid crisis briefing to be held by House, Senate health committees

The House committee on health and the Senate commerce, consumer protection, and health committee will be holding an informational briefing on plans to combat the state's opioid epidemic with healthy alternatives on Thursday. Rep. John Mizuno, cha.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 22nd, 2020

T-Mobile"s fate with judge after last arguments in Sprint trial

T-Mobile US Inc.’s bid to buy wireless rival Sprint Corp. is in a judge’s hands after the companies made their final plea for him to reject a state lawsuit seeking to block the deal......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJan 15th, 2020

T-Mobile"s fate with judge after last arguments in Sprint trial

T-Mobile US Inc.’s bid to buy wireless rival Sprint Corp. is in a judge’s hands after the companies made their final plea for him to reject a state lawsuit seeking to block the deal......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJan 15th, 2020

Oklahoma judge reduces Johnson & Johnson opioid payout to $465 million

An Oklahoma judge on Friday said Johnson & Johnson must pay that state $465 million for fueling the opioid epidemic through the deceptive marketing of painkillers, down from his original award of $572 million......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 15th, 2019

Oklahoma judge reduces Johnson & Johnson payout in opioid case to $465 million

An Oklahoma judge on Friday said Johnson & Johnson needs to pay only $465 million of the $572 million he previously concluded it owed the state for fueling the opioid epidemic through deceptive marketing of painkillers......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 15th, 2019

Malaysia"s ex-prime minister will stand trial on charges of laundering 1MDB state funds, court rules

Getty A High Court judge ordered the former prime minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak, to enter a .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 11th, 2019

Opioid Deal Could Open Door to Bigger Settlement

AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, McKesson and Teva reached a $260 million settlement to avoid a trial seeking to blame them for fueling the opioid crisis......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralOct 21st, 2019

Drug companies reach $260 million opioid settlement with Ohio counties, averting landmark trial

Four large drug companies reached a last-minute $260 million legal settlement over their role in the U.S. opioid addiction epidemic, striking a deal with two Ohio counties to avert the first federal trial over the crisis......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 21st, 2019

4 healthcare firms just agreed to a $260 million deal to settle key opioids cases ahead of a trial

Four healthcare firms who have been blamed for the opioid crisis reached a settlement ahead of a federal court case that was schedule.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderOct 21st, 2019

4 drug companies reach settlement in opioid litigation

AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, McKesson and Teva have reached a settlement to avoid a trial seeking to blame them for fueling the opioid crisis, according to people familiar with the matter......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralOct 21st, 2019

4 drug companies reach settlement in opioid litigation

AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, McKesson and Teva have reached a settlement to avoid a trial seeking to blame them for fueling the opioid crisis, according to people familiar with the matter......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralOct 21st, 2019

Teva, three U.S. drug distributors reach opioid settlement - source

Drug maker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Inc and the three biggest U.S. drug distributors reached a settlement on Monday to avoid a trial over their role in the opioid addiction crisis, a source said on Monday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 21st, 2019

1st federal opioid crisis trial to focus on distribution

The case is about the conduct of a group of companies in two Ohio counties, but far .....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralOct 21st, 2019

Harbor Towers, CLF lawsuits over waterfront head to trial

A Suffolk Superior Court judge cleared the path for lawsuits filed by downtown residents and the Conservation Law Foundation against the state and the Chiofaro Cos. to move forward......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 19th, 2019