/tags/sackler Sackler en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:05:38 GMT /2021-09-16/the-doj-moves-to-block-the-purdue-pharma-bankruptcy-deal-that-shields-the-sacklers The DOJ is seeking to block implementation of any part of the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy deal until legal challenges are settled. The deal granted Sackler family members immunity from opioid lawsuits. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:05:38 GMT /2021-09-16/the-doj-moves-to-block-the-purdue-pharma-bankruptcy-deal-that-shields-the-sacklers Brian Mann /news/2021-08-26/judge-pushes-back-on-protections-for-the-sacklers-in-the-purdue-pharma-bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain signaled he will approve the landmark bankruptcy for Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin. But he called for new limits to legal protections for members of the Sackler family. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:08:01 GMT /news/2021-08-26/judge-pushes-back-on-protections-for-the-sacklers-in-the-purdue-pharma-bankruptcy Brian Mann /news/2021-08-20/the-sacklers-want-immunity-from-the-opioid-crisis-for-a-long-list-of-their-associates In the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy trial now underway, scrutiny has focused on the Sacklers' demand for immunity from opioid lawsuits that would extend to a vast network of individuals and businesses. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT /news/2021-08-20/the-sacklers-want-immunity-from-the-opioid-crisis-for-a-long-list-of-their-associates Brian Mann /news/2021-06-03/sackler-family-empire-poised-to-win-immunity-from-opioid-lawsuits A bankruptcy judge cleared a plan for final vote by creditors of Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, that would release the Sacklers and their financial empire from liability for the opioid crisis. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:06:26 GMT /news/2021-06-03/sackler-family-empire-poised-to-win-immunity-from-opioid-lawsuits Brian Mann /2021-05-03/25-states-mount-legal-fight-to-block-sackler-bid-for-opioid-immunity Under a bankruptcy procedure prohibited by courts in part of the country, the Sacklers could be sheltered from opioid lawsuits even without declaring bankruptcy. Some states are crying foul. Mon, 03 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT /2021-05-03/25-states-mount-legal-fight-to-block-sackler-bid-for-opioid-immunity Brian Mann /news/2021-03-16/purdue-pharma-offers-restructuring-plan-sackler-family-would-give-up-ownership Under a bankruptcy plan filed late Monday, the OxyContin maker would pay $500 million up front, promising billions in future payments. Twenty-four states rejected the proposal. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:06:00 GMT /news/2021-03-16/purdue-pharma-offers-restructuring-plan-sackler-family-would-give-up-ownership Brian Mann