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Too Clever By Half: Why Public Nuisance is Again at the Heart of a Public Health Debate

JonathanTurley

Below is my column in the Wall Street Journal on the ongoing opioid litigation and an important ruling out of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. ” The Oklahoma Supreme Court last week struck down a $465 million opioid award against Johnson & Johnson based on a legal theory that has previously been tried and failed against guns.

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Texas Man Invokes “Stand Your Ground” Law After Being Charged For Shooting Man In Parked Car

JonathanTurley

Dghoughi came to this country from Morocco and obtained a master’s degree in financial analysis from Rhode Island’s Johnson & Wales University. What is notable is that Turner is relying on the SYG law rather than the Castle Doctrine. Dghoughi’s family can also sue in torts. Raymond , 23 Colo.

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