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Senate approves 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Senate approves 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and members of the Senate Judiciary Committee mark the confirmation of 235 federal judges nominated by President Biden. President Biden secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency this month, an accomplishment that exceeds his predecessor’s total by one after Democrats put extra emphasis on the federal courts following Donald Trump’s far-reaching first term, …

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Judge conditionally approves Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
3 years, 4 months ago

Judge conditionally approves Purdue Pharma opioid settlement

Associated Press  

A federal bankruptcy judge gave conditional approval Wednesday to a sweeping settlement that will remove the Sackler family from ownership of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and devote potentially $10 billion to fighting the opioid crisis that has killed a half-million Americans over the past two decades. “Let’s help the people who are really struggling with this disease.” In a statement, …

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Senate approves 200th federal judge nominated by Trump
4 years, 6 months ago

Senate approves 200th federal judge nominated by Trump

Al Jazeera  

Democrats have accused Republicans of prioritising stacking the court with conservative judges over pressing issues. “Over the last three years, instead of focusing on legislation to help the American people, Leader McConnell and President Trump have dedicated almost every ounce of their energy and focus to packing the courts with right-wing ideologues who they know will do their bidding from …

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Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Barneys assets
5 years, 2 months ago

Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Barneys assets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Barneys New York, the iconic luxury chain, says a bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of its assets to fashion licensing company Authentic Brands Group. Barneys New York filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in August, the latest retailer to buckle as shoppers move online. Barneys, controlled by New York hedge fund Perry Capital, listed more than …

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