State Bar of Texas Podcast: Pharma fallout—how Harrington v. Purdue Pharma will impact bankruptcy law

 

State Bar of Texas PodcastIn this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes attorneys Elias M. Yazbeck and Michael Wombacher to discuss the outcome of the Purdue Pharma case argued in the U.S. Supreme Court, which garnered national attention in the wake of the incredible harm caused by the opioid crisis. What impacts might this case have in bankruptcy court proceedings in the future? They discuss the backstory of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, the journey of the case through the courts, and insights into the reasoning behind the Supreme Court’s decision, with a particular focus on the conflict over nonconsensual third-party releases.

Elias M. Yazbeck is an associate attorney in the Houston office of McGinnis Lochridge.

Michael Wombacher is an associate attorney with McDermott Will & Emery in Dallas.

Listen to the episode here:

Pharma Fallout: How Harrington v. Purdue Pharma Will Impact Bankruptcy Law

The State Bar of Texas Podcast is produced in association with the Legal Talk Network.