Purdue Pharma receives $5.5B sentence, paving way for opioid settlement
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma was sentenced to $5.5 billion in fines and penalties stemming from charges of deceiving government regulators and paying kickbacks to doctors to boost opioid sales.
Supreme Court backs anti-abortion pregnancy centers in NJ case
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with the operator of Christian faith-based anti-abortion "crisis pregnancy centers" over a state investigation into whether the facilities engage in deceptive practices.
Lobbyist for pardoned man in plea talks on extortion charges
A lobbyist who helped a nursing homeowner convicted of tax fraud secure a pardon from President Donald Trump is in talks with prosecutors over a potential plea agreement to resolve extortion charges.
Md. real estate firms partner to sell N.J. apartment complex
Three Baltimore-area real estate companies partnered to sell Silverlake Apartments, a multifamily community located in Belleville, N.J.
Trump’s former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in N.J.
President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Alina Habba, announced her resignation as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
Supreme Court likely to rule in favor of abortion opponents in challenge to state investigation
The Supreme Court seemed likely to side with a faith-based pregnancy center challenging an investigation into whether it misled people.
Fulton, Blue Foundry banks to merge in $243M deal
Regional institutions Fulton Financial Corp., which operates locations across Maryland, and Blue Foundry Bancorp are pursuing a merger.
Judges question moves to keep Habba in place as top NJ prosecutor
Federal judges questioned maneuvers to keep president Trump's former lawyer, Alina Habba, in place as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor.
Appeals court upholds NJ ban on carrying guns in sensitive places
A federal appeals court upheld a New Jersey law that barred carrying guns in so-called sensitive places like schools and public gatherings.
Trump administration fights to keep ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as NJ federal prosecutor
The Justice Department fought to keep President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Alina Habba, in place as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey.
NJ says 3M agrees to ‘forever chemical’ settlement worth up to $450M
Chemical manufacturer 3M agreed to pay up $450 million to resolve lawsuits over contamination stemming from “forever chemicals.”
Connecticut provides right to counsel in eviction proceedings
Welcome to Monday, the 28th anniversary of President Bill Clinton’s nomination of Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court. Here are some news items to get your week started. — […]

















