Polster Caps MDL Attorney Fees at 15% of Settlement
Judge decides to cap lawyers’ fees in multidistrict opioid litigation.
Drugs & Medical Devices
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.
Millions of Purdue Docs to be Released Later This Year
Plaintiffs agree to Purdue’s reorganization in exchange for treasure trove of documents.
Rhode Island Man Indicted for Producing Counterfeit Percocet Pills
Operation Denial leads to the indictment of a Rhode Island man on fentanyl charges.
Mike’s Candyshop Leader Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
New York-based Mike’s Candyshop leader pleads guilty.
Walmart is Rolling Out a Lower-priced, Private Label Insulin Drug
Walmart now has a lower cost insulin option for diabetics.
New York’s Opioid Case Will be Heard by a Jury
New York’s opioid case marks the first government jury trial during the epidemic.