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Sarah Silverman sues Meta, OpenAI for copyright infringement
Comedian Sarah Silverman and two authors have filed copyright infringement lawsuits against Meta Platforms (META.O) and OpenAI for allegedly using their content without permission to train artificial intelligence language models. Key Points
ReutersPurdue Pharma can protect Sackler owners in opioid bankruptcy
Bankrupt OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma can shield its owners, members of the wealthy Sackler family, from opioid lawsuits in exchange for a $6 billion contribution to the company's broader bankruptcy settlement, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday. Key Points
ReutersPurdue Pharma can protect Sackler owners in opioid bankruptcy, court rules
Bankrupt OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma can shield its owners, members of the wealthy Sackler family, from opioid lawsuits in exchange for a $6 billion contribution to the company's broader bankruptcy settlement, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday. Key Points
ReutersJ&J effort to resolve talc lawsuits in bankruptcy fails a second time after judge tosses suit
Johnson & Johnson's proposed $8.9bn settlement to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits over its talc products has been imperilled. US Bankruptcy Judge Michael Kaplan rejected the healthcare company's second attempt to resolve the cases in bankruptcy, stating that financial distress had not forced the company to act. Plaintiffs have lodged mass lawsuits alleging that Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and other talc products caused mesothelioma, ovarian cancer and other cancers. Key Points
Economic TimesSupreme Court weighs landmark Purdue Pharma settlement impacting opioid crisis
The Supreme Court weighs a pivotal Purdue Pharma settlement shielding the Sackler family from opioid crisis lawsuits. The $6 billion agreement, aimed at combatting the epidemic, faces scrutiny over extending bankruptcy protection to non-bankrupt individuals. Supporters view it as crucial, while critics decry special treatment for the Sacklers. The verdict, expected by summer, could reshape opioid litigation, offering direct payouts to victims and addressing the impact of OxyContin's marketing on the crisis. Key Points
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Consulting firm McKinsey to pay $230 million in latest US opioid settlements
Consulting firm McKinsey & Co has agreed to pay $230 million to resolve lawsuits by hundreds of U.S. local governments and school districts alleging it fueled an epidemic of opioid addiction through its work for bankrupt OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and other drug companies. Key Points
ReutersRoster of celebrities and leaders accused in NY's Adult Survivors Act lawsuits; here's everything you need
New York's Adult Survivors Act exposed a flurry of lawsuits, encompassing celebrities and political figures accused of sexual abuse. From Donald Trump's defamation case to allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Harvey Weinstein, the legal window prompted a surge of accusations, shedding light on pervasive abuse issues. With the law expired, these lawsuits have drawn attention to the challenges survivors face in seeking justice against powerful figures. Key Points
Economic TimesJ&J settles first talc cases to go to trial after failed bankruptcies
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) on Thursday said it has settled two lawsuits claiming its talc products caused cancer, the first such cases to go to trial since a federal court rejected the company's plan to move its talc liabilities into bankruptcy court. Key Points
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