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Ohio Supreme Court Overturns $650 Million Opioid Judgment
The Ohio Supreme Court overturned a $650 million judgment against CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart in an opioid lawsuit, ruling that state law prohibits counties from using public nuisance claims against pharmaceutical companies; this decision could impact billions in opioid settlements nationwide.
Ohio Supreme Court Overturns $650 Million Opioid Judgment
The Ohio Supreme Court overturned a $650 million judgment against CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart in an opioid lawsuit, ruling that state law prohibits counties from using public nuisance claims against pharmaceutical companies; this decision could impact billions in opioid settlements nationwide.
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32% Bias Score
Opioid Settlement Funds Misallocated: Lack of Lived Experience Input Criticized
A new analysis finds that people with substance use disorder largely lack a formal say in how approximately $50 billion in opioid lawsuit settlement money is being used, with some funds going to efforts such as jail contraband scanners and drug-sniffing dogs, rather than proven recovery programs.
Opioid Settlement Funds Misallocated: Lack of Lived Experience Input Criticized
A new analysis finds that people with substance use disorder largely lack a formal say in how approximately $50 billion in opioid lawsuit settlement money is being used, with some funds going to efforts such as jail contraband scanners and drug-sniffing dogs, rather than proven recovery programs.
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court Expands Police Powers in Fentanyl Cases
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that police in Guelph lawfully accessed a drug dealer's text messages without a warrant during a 2017 fentanyl investigation, citing "exigent circumstances" due to the urgent need to prevent imminent drug deals and overdoses. This 6-3 decision expands police powers ...
Supreme Court Expands Police Powers in Fentanyl Cases
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that police in Guelph lawfully accessed a drug dealer's text messages without a warrant during a 2017 fentanyl investigation, citing "exigent circumstances" due to the urgent need to prevent imminent drug deals and overdoses. This 6-3 decision expands police powers ...
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56% Bias Score
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico Amidst U.S. Pressure
Mexican authorities made the largest fentanyl bust in the country's history, seizing over 2,300 pounds of pills in Sinaloa, following a sharp decrease in seizures earlier in the year and amid U.S. pressure.
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico Amidst U.S. Pressure
Mexican authorities made the largest fentanyl bust in the country's history, seizing over 2,300 pounds of pills in Sinaloa, following a sharp decrease in seizures earlier in the year and amid U.S. pressure.
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56% Bias Score
Opioid Overdose Deaths Decline Nationwide
Opioid overdose deaths in the US are declining, but disparities remain. Experts explore multiple contributing factors, including changes in the drug supply and increased naloxone access.
Opioid Overdose Deaths Decline Nationwide
Opioid overdose deaths in the US are declining, but disparities remain. Experts explore multiple contributing factors, including changes in the drug supply and increased naloxone access.
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0% Bias Score
"Opioid Settlement Funds: Allocation Raises Concerns Over Effectiveness"
"Approximately $50 billion in opioid settlement funds are being distributed across the U.S., with less than one-fifth of the decision-making authority given to advisory groups that include individuals with lived experience of substance use disorders, leading to concerns about the effectiveness of sp...
"Opioid Settlement Funds: Allocation Raises Concerns Over Effectiveness"
"Approximately $50 billion in opioid settlement funds are being distributed across the U.S., with less than one-fifth of the decision-making authority given to advisory groups that include individuals with lived experience of substance use disorders, leading to concerns about the effectiveness of sp...
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52% Bias Score
Former West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw Dies at 88
Former West Virginia Attorney General and Supreme Court Justice Darrell McGraw, 88, died Saturday of a heart attack; his career was marked by legal battles against opioid manufacturers and distributors, resulting in multi-million dollar settlements.
Former West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw Dies at 88
Former West Virginia Attorney General and Supreme Court Justice Darrell McGraw, 88, died Saturday of a heart attack; his career was marked by legal battles against opioid manufacturers and distributors, resulting in multi-million dollar settlements.
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20% Bias Score
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico: Joint Effort Yields Largest Confiscation
Over one ton of fentanyl, enough to kill 15% of Americans, was seized in Mexico this week, marking the largest such seizure in the country's history and a result of joint U.S.-Mexico collaboration.
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico: Joint Effort Yields Largest Confiscation
Over one ton of fentanyl, enough to kill 15% of Americans, was seized in Mexico this week, marking the largest such seizure in the country's history and a result of joint U.S.-Mexico collaboration.
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36% Bias Score
Lawsuit Filed Against Alberta Over Supervised Drug Site Closure
A Red Deer resident is suing the Alberta government over its plan to close the city's supervised drug consumption site, claiming it violates his rights and will endanger lives. The government plans to implement alternative measures but the plaintiff argues these are insufficient.
Lawsuit Filed Against Alberta Over Supervised Drug Site Closure
A Red Deer resident is suing the Alberta government over its plan to close the city's supervised drug consumption site, claiming it violates his rights and will endanger lives. The government plans to implement alternative measures but the plaintiff argues these are insufficient.
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48% Bias Score
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