Local government sign-on deadline for national settlement from opioid drug makers extended to Nov. 5
The deadline for eligible municipalities to participate in the $720 million National Opioid Settlement with eight drug makers has been extended to November 5. The extension will give additional time to local governments in Michigan to sign on to receive direct payments. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is encouraging municipalities that have not yet joined the settlement to complete their participation forms by the deadline. Michigan governments stand to receive up to $24.5 million.
The settlements from Mylan (now part of Viatris), Hikma, Amneal, Apotex, Indivior, Sun, Alvogen, and Zydus, allow 279 local units of government in Michigan – called subdivisions in the settlement agreement – to participate. The Department of Attorney General has a full list of eligible subdivisions on its website. Those subdivisions that need assistance with their participation forms may email the Department for additional instructions before the November 5 deadline.
Since taking office in 2019, Nessel has focused on combatting the opioid epidemic and holding accountable those responsible for creating and fueling the crisis, resulting in more than $1.8 billion to Michigan governments through settlements with McKinsey & Co, Distributors (Cardinal Health, McKesson, Inc., and AmerisourceBergen), Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Allergan Pharmaceutical, CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens. The money is distributed to the state and local units of government for opioid-use disorder treatment and remediation.
Panel discusses ‘Religious Liberty and Parental Opt-Outs’ Nov. 17
Wayne State University Law School will present “Culture Clash: Religious Liberty and Parental Opt-Outs After Mahmoud v. Taylor” on Monday, November 17, from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. in DJK 2242 at the law school, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit.
Panelists, moderated by Professor Christopher Lund, will discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, examining the court's reasoning, the future of parental opt-outs, and the relationship between religious liberty and public education.
Food and beverages will be provided at the program. To register, visit https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.”
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