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EU to implement controversial drug manufacturing legislation

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The EU Wednesday released a draft of its proposed overhaul of drug manufacturing laws. The changes have caused controversy among manufacturers, with some stating they will leave the region if the laws take effect. However, the changes sparked some pushback from the drug manufacturing industry.

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City of Buffalo sues gun manufacturers for fueling gun violence

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The City of Buffalo, New York Tuesday filed a complaint against major gun manufacturers for fueling gun violence through their business practices. The complaint identifies the gun manufacturers as “ghost gun defendants.” The case is in the Supreme Court for the State of New York in Erie County.

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Mexico appeals dismissal of lawsuit against US-based gun manufacturers

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Mexico Wednesday filed an appeal in its civil lawsuit against US-based firearms manufacturers and distributors in an attempt to crack down on the trafficking of American weapons to drug cartels within Mexico. ” The post Mexico appeals dismissal of lawsuit against US-based gun manufacturers appeared first on JURIST - News. .”

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Illinois bans sale and manufacturing of assault rifles

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Tuesday signed a bill into law that institutes a statewide ban on the sale and manufacturing of assault rifles. The bill, known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act, also prohibits the sale and manufacturing of assault weapon attachments,50 caliber cartridges, any.50

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Canada imposes new sanctions against Iran drone manufacturers, human rights violators

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The new sanctions add two weapons manufacturing companies and six individuals to the list of regime supporters sanctioned under Canada’s Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. ” Canada’s new sanctions also target two Iranian weapons manufacturing companies: Shahed Aviation Industries and Qods Aviation Industries.

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US federal judge dismisses Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit against US gun manufacturers

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A federal judge in Boston Friday dismissed the Mexican government’s $10 billion lawsuit against major US gun manufacturers that sought to hold them responsible for illegal trafficking of guns into Mexico. A victory for US gun manufacturers, the decision by Chief Judge F.

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Opioid manufacturers and San Francisco reach $58M settlement

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San Francisco alleged that pharmaceutical manufacturers such as Teva and AbbVie’s Allergan “fueled a widespread surge of opioid-related addiction and overdoes in San Francisco, creating an ongoing public nuisance in the region.” Walgreens is expected to appear in court to defend against the city’s claims.