Sep. 3, 2019
J&J ruling may feel like a win, but it’s not the answer
Even the ordered $572 million payment will be like bringing a bucket of water to put out a wildfire. Instead of throwing millions at the problem, we need Congress and our local legislatures to address the opiate epidemic with the kind of social infrastructure that supports people who struggle with addiction.
Allison B. Margolin
Allison B. Margolin PLCEmail: allison@allisonmargolin.com
Allison is a founding partner of Allison B. Margolin PLC. The firm represents and advises cannabis businesses and individuals on compliance, licensing, zoning, criminal defense, and other matters at the local, state, and federal levels.
Last week's ruling against Johnson and Johnson reminded us of the Billy Joel song, "We Didn't Start The Fire." You probably know the chorus of this song:
We didn't start the fire /
It was always burning /
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