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In a 5-4 vote Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from lawsuits. (Associated Press file)
Jun 28, 2024

SCOTUS rejects nationwide Purdue Pharma opioid settlement

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from […]

Cases awaiting decisions this term from the U.S. Supreme Court range from presidential immunity involving former President Donald Trump to abortion to homelessness. (Associated Press file)
Jun 21, 2024

SCOTUS has much to do, little time left to do it

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court is headed into its final few weeks with about a third of the cases heard this year still undecided, including ones that could reshape […]

Jun 14, 2018

Studies show many counties with high opioid death rates haven’t yet taken legal action

A recent study on opioid overdose death rates in North Carolina shows that some of the areas with the highest needs in the state are still considering whether or not […]

Jun 11, 2018

NC police could get access to painkiller prescription data

RALEIGH (AP) A proposal in North Carolina’s legislature would let law officers access a statewide database recording who is prescribing controlled drugs from morphine to codeine. The move is part […]


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