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A National and Local Perspective on Opioid Litigation

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Price

$95 for Member

84 minutes

Date Published

September 15, 2023

Publisher

Rhode Island Bar Association

Subjects

Civil Litigation, Federal Practice, Personal Injury Law

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Summary

This presentation explores the Rhode Island and national opioid litigationarguably the largest and most complex litigation in Rhode Island and national history. Panelists include outside counsel for the plaintiff, counsel for a defendant, and the judge overseeing the Rhode Island matter. It provides a balanced perspective as to the continuing health crisis, what transpired in these landmark cases and what may follow. This includes an overview of the rulings in Rhode Island and nationwide, specifically including the law of public nuisance, and how this may shape the legal landscape in the future.

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A National and Local Perspective on Opioid Litigation

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