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Legal Turmoil in the Pharmaceutical Industry: AbbVie, Purdue, and Beyond

Complex Discovery

This settlement would have shielded the Sackler family, Purdue’s wealthy owners, from future civil lawsuits in exchange for a $6 billion payout to opioid crisis victims. Purdue, currently engaged in renewed settlement negotiations, faces increased pressure from a court-appointed committee of creditors.

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Top Gun: Interview with Anita Ventrelli

The Successful Lawyer

Someone once said that a bad settlement is better than a good verdict, and there's some truth to that. Her skilled listening and knowledge of human motivation bear fruit in settlement negotiations. From what I observed, this is where Anita's wisdom and people management skills shine.