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National Academy Asks Court to Strip Sackler Name From Endowment

Millions in Sackler donations sat dormant, rising in value as the opioid epidemic raged and as other institutions distanced themselves from the makers of a notorious painkiller.

By Christina Jewett

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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Controversial Purdue Pharma Deal

The justices will hear arguments on Monday about whether members of the wealthy Sackler family can be shielded from liability through a bankruptcy settlement.

By Abbie VanSickle

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What to Know About the Purdue Pharma Case Before the Supreme Court

A federal appeals court had signed off on a deal that would shield members of the wealthy Sackler family from lawsuits in exchange for billions for those harmed by the opioid epidemic.

By Abbie VanSickle and Jan Hoffman

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Fate of Billions for Opioid Victims From Sacklers Rests With Supreme Court

The court will decide whether Purdue’s owners can gain permanent immunity from future opioid lawsuits in exchange for payments up to $6 billion.

By Jan Hoffman

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