- In “race to the courthouse,” lawyers urge Texas counties to sue over opioids [Marissa Evans, Texas Tribune] “Leading Pain Doctors Face Scores of Opioid Lawsuits” [Roger Parloff, who edits newly launched nonprofit site Opioid Watch] “Opioid Settlement Talks Hit Headwinds” [Sara Randazzo, WSJ] A professor (and friend) recently treated for cancer doesn’t care for the “just throttle the supply of prescription opioids” answer [Steven Horwitz, USA Today]
- Asbestos bankruptcy trusts are poorly defended against fraudulent claims. What happens if they run out of money? [U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform study and release] Three senators introduce bill aimed at providing oversight of the bankruptcy trusts [Sen. Chuck Grassley] Have asbestos filings finally peaked? [Amanda Bronstad, National Law Journal] “Cleaning Up The Asbestos Litigation Mess: A Role For The Department Of Justice?” [Glenn Lammi, WLF/Forbes]
- Trial lawyers yearn to knock down validity of contractually agreed arbitration so that every dispute can go to litigation. Is this their year? [L.M. Sixel, Houston Chronicle]
- Judge turns back class action against Home Depot over size of 4x4s, other lumber [Scott Holland, Cook County Record; Jonathan Stempel, Reuters (can be refiled), earlier here and here]
- “The Impact of Lawsuit Abuse on American Small Businesses and Job Creators,” November testimony by John Beisner before Senate Judiciary Committee;
- “Civil Justice Update – Wisconsin Governor Walker Signs Into Law New Reforms” [Andrew C. Cook, Federalist Society] More on disclosure of litigation finance arrangements [Kevin LaCroix]
Filed under: arbitration, asbestos, class actions, litigation finance, opioids
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I wonder how the professor being treated for multiple myeloma feels about the “throttling the supply of guns” answer to reduce gun violence.
Since Prof. Steve Horwitz is a leading voice for principles of individual liberty in the academy, I suspect he would spot many problems with the “throttle the supply of guns” approach. But what an odd question in the first place. Is the idea that by being a professor he would somehow be expected to be in favor of stricter gun control?
I am happy to hear your commendation of Professor Horwitz. I hope he has a complete recovery.
And yes, simply by playing the [perceived] odds, I would presume a professor would be somewhere between liberal and flaming stalinist. I am happy to be introduced to a libertarian, Austrian-school scholar.
It’s sad, but I don’t think it can be classified as “odd”.