Studies Suggest Opioid Monitoring Systems Reduce Overprescribing
Research finds statewide opioid monitoring systems can reduce overprescribing and potential abuse.
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Rite Aid Proposes Settlement in MDL Opioid Case
Rite Aid and Ohio counties reach opioid settlement deal.
Special Master Appointed to Decide Sanctions Against Endo
Judge disappointed after hearing Endo may have withheld ‘smoking gun’ evidence.
Sackler Family Continues to Deny Responsibility for Crisis
Richard Sackler replies ‘I don’t know’ when asked about personal involvement in the opioid crisis.
Judge Drain Allots 11 Days for Purdue’s Bankruptcy Trial
Purdue’s trial is given a specific amount of time.
Polster Caps MDL Attorney Fees at 15% of Settlement
Judge decides to cap lawyers’ fees in multidistrict opioid litigation.
Personal Letters Are Entered in Public Record in Bankruptcy Case
Letters from victims of opioid crisis and their families are entered into public record.
Nearly All Parties Agree with Deal, Purdue Announces
Most of Purdue’s creditors agree with bankruptcy plan.
Creditors are One Step Closer to Obtaining Purdue’s Bankruptcy Funds
Purdue gets bankruptcy approval from the majority of its creditors.
Distributors Seek State Approval of Proposed Opioid Settlement
Opioid distributors announce proposed deal to resolve nationwide allegations.