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Purdue Opioid Settlement on Verge of Collapse After Supreme Court Ruling

Plaintiffs and the company vowed to renegotiate but the talks will be challenging after the court struck down a provision the Sacklers had insisted on in exchange for $6 billion.

By Jan Hoffman

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Supreme Court Rejects Liability Shield at Center of Purdue Pharma Settlement

The liability shield would have protected members of the Sackler family from civil claims related to the opioid epidemic.

By Abbie VanSickle

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U.S. Unveils Rules to Curb Investments in Chinese Technology

The Treasury Department unveiled rules to curb financing of Chinese semiconductors, quantum computers and artificial intelligence systems.

By Alan Rappeport

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Boeing Is Expected to Evade Criminal Charges for Violating Settlement

The Justice Department will require the aircraft manufacturer to install an independent federal monitor to oversee safety and quality issues.

By Mark Walker and Glenn Thrush

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