National Association of Counties
National Multidistrict Opioid Litigation Settlement Forum: Lessons Learned from County LeadersFebruary 17, 2021 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ESTPlease join NACo for a forum on the national multidistrict opioid litigation settlement. This interactive forum will cover: The latest developments with a proposed deal between major opioid manufacturers and distributors and impacted state and local governments Lessons learned from intrastate settlement allocation models, and How county leaders and partners are developing new governance, revenue share and funding priorities and strategies for allocating and investing settlement proceeds. |
The multi-layered landscape of federal and state lawsuits and settlements related to the manufacturing, distribution and marketing of opiates can be overwhelming to track. Learn about the latest developments with a proposed $26 billion deal between major opioid manufacturers and distributors with impacted states and local governments.
While many states are still negotiating intrastate allocation and eligibility agreements, there are already many lessons learned from the perspective of county officials. Panelists will discuss tips and ideas from their past and recent experiences.
After more than three years of effort, Summit and Cuyahoga counties in Ohio (along with partnering local jurisdictions) reached a landmark settlement with major opiate distributors and manufacturers. Learn how county leaders and partners are developing new governance, revenue share and funding priorities and strategies for allocating and investing the settlement proceeds.
<p>Counties are directing resources to programs, practices and policies to reduce the overuse and misuse of the criminal legal system, improve public safety, better serve residents with behavioral health conditions and improve communit
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<p>NACo's Opioid Solutions Center empowers local leaders to invest resources in effective treatment, recovery, prevention and harm reduction practices that save lives and address the underlying causes of substance use disorder.
