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Opioid lawyers propose a global settlement team; Pa. attorney critical, says it's likely a ploy to boost their fees

CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Acknowledging it is “likely impossible” to negotiate individual settlements on behalf the nearly 2,000 cities and counties suing the opioid industry, plus thousands more watching from the sidelines, plaintiff lawyers have proposed a unique solution: A “negotiation class” designed to strike a global bargain on behalf of every municipality in the country.

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Lawsuit says generic medications were contaminated with cancer-causing impurity

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 14, 2019

CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – Two manufacturers and a distributor of generic medications are alleged to have sold contaminated products.

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Man alleges Oreos aren't 'made with real cocoa,' as advertised

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 14, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The makers of Oreo cookies are facing a lawsuit from a California man over allegations the cookies' "made with real cocoa" label is false and deceptive.

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Lawsuit challenges when doctors can refuse treatment based on personal views

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 14, 2019

NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A group of states is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a regulation that grants health providers the right to deny medical treatment and services based on the provider's personal views.

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Trump's 'overt hostility' toward California caused termination of $1B high-speed rail grant, state claims

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 14, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – California and its High-Speed Rail Authority are challenging the federal government's decision to terminate and de-obligate nearly $1 billion in federal grant money for the state's high-speed rail project, alleging the decision is a result of President Donald Trump's "overt hostility" to the state.

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Oklahoma witness in opioid trial says drug users not to blame for addiction crisis

By John Sammon | Jun 13, 2019

NORMAN, Okla. (Legal Newsline) – During a second day of testimony, an opioid researcher questioned by private attorneys hired by the State of Oklahoma said opioid sellers like Johnson & Johnson sought to shift blame for a prescription drug epidemic onto those not responsible.

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Marketing of J&J's opioids discussed at Oklahoma's big trial

By John Sammon | Jun 11, 2019

NORMAN, Okla. (Legal Newsline) – A marketing specialist told attorneys for the State of Oklahoma on Monday that the rise in the sales of opioid drugs could be tied to a similar rise over the same period from 1996 to 2017 to deaths from overdose.

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Lawsuit says generic medications were contaminated with cancer-causing impurity

Man alleges Oreos aren't 'made with real cocoa,' as advertised

Lawsuit challenges when doctors can refuse treatment based on personal views

Trump's 'overt hostility' toward California caused termination of $1B high-speed rail grant, state claims

Oklahoma witness in opioid trial says drug users not to blame for addiction crisis

Marketing of J&J's opioids discussed at Oklahoma's big trial

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PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Brent A. Morowitz Joins Pepper Hamilton's Funds Team in New York

GREENBERG TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig’s Henry Greenberg Sworn in as President of the New York State Bar Association

GREENBERG TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig Strategically Grows Energy Practice with Addition of Rabeha Kamaluddin in Washington, D.C.

BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Partner Charles Roberts Jr. Among Winners of 2019 M&A Advisor Emerging Leaders Awards

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