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First plaintiff in Zantac litigation drops suit against drug manufacturers

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The first plaintiff scheduled to go to trial against drug manufacturers for the heartburn medication Zantac Tuesday dropped his suit. ranitidine) caused him to develop esophageal cancer, told the court and drug manufacturers that he intended to file a notice of voluntary dismissal.

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Arkansas Law Prohibiting Manufacturer 340B Contract Pharmacy Restrictions Upheld by 8th Circuit

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By Faraz Siddiqui — As drug manufacturers battle the Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) in federal courts over the role of 340B contract pharmacies, an Eighth Circuit decision to uphold a 2021 Arkansas law may render those cases inconsequential in that state. Code Ann. § 23-92-604(c)(1), (2) (Act 1103).

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US appeals court upholds Illinois assault rifle ban

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The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction on Friday against the Illinois assault weapon ban passed earlier this year. Circuit Judge Diane Wood authored the 2-1 majority opinion of the court. This is not the only litigation involving PICA. This allows the ban to go into effect.

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Nevada Court: Firearm Manufacturers Not Responsible for 2017 Las Vegas Shooting

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The state's supreme court noted that state law shields firearms manufacturers from liability except when their products malfunction.

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Canada: Federal Court Approves Litigation Funding Agreement In Proposed Class Proceeding Against Generic Drug Manufacturers - Smart & Biggar

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As previously reported, a proposed class action proceeding against over 50 generic drug manufacturers was commenced in 2020.

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US Supreme Court rules death row prisoner may have pastor touch him and pray out loud during execution

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The US Supreme Court Thursday ruled 8-1 that a Texas death row inmate may have his pastor touch him and pray out loud during his execution. His scheduled execution in September 2021 was stayed pending the Supreme Court’s decision. This Court now affords yet another chance for him to delay his execution.

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US Justice Department finds Pennsylvania courts discriminate against opioid users

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Monday publicly released a letter that found Pennsylvania’s court system violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) because it prohibited or limited individuals under court supervision from taking medication to treat opioid use disorder (OUD).