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Libby Lewis
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Libby Lewis is a writer and journalist based in the Washington, D.C., area.
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October 3, 2023
Libby Lewis
The Purdue Case: Can the Rich Use Bankruptcy Law as Cover?
The Sacklers’ settlement includes a release that can shield them and others like them from legal consequences. The ramifications are huge.
February 20, 2023
Libby Lewis
Why Did FTX Fail? A Judge Is Letting FTX Itself Decide.
The government’s request for an outsider examiner to explore what led to the company’s downfall was shot down.
June 28, 2021
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Libby Lewis
The Swashbuckling Lawyer Who’s Taking on the Sackler Family
Thanks to one judge, members of the family that made billions from OxyContin could escape justice for their role in the opioid epidemic. Mike Quinn may be the best hope of holding them to account.
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