Introduction In today’s diverse and interconnected world, it is crucial for businesses, including law firms, to understand and embrace the power of cultural diversity. With the rise of the Hispanic population in the United States and the growing influence of Spanish-speaking communities, law firms have a golden opportunity to tap into a vast and untapped …
In a development that has been making headlines this summer, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has proposed a groundbreaking global settlement of $8.9 billion in the talcum powder cases. This offer, put forth on July 21, has left plaintiffs and their lawyers contemplating whether to accept it, as the fate of this long-standing legal battle hangs …
Introduction: Mass tort litigation plays a crucial role in the legal landscape, enabling thousands of claimants to seek justice for harm caused by a single entity. To effectively navigate these complex cases, it is essential for attorneys to understand the life cycle of a mass tort. By familiarizing themselves with the process, from identifying potential …
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Mass tort litigations present complex legal cases that involve numerous plaintiffs spanning across counties, cities, or even states. These cases hold great significance in the legal world as they hold corporations accountable for negligence while seeking justice for a large number of victims affected by their actions or products. As we delve into 2023, there …
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Are you ready to expand your caseload and drive growth in your auto injury legal practice this year? Look no further, as we delve into the lucrative vertical of auto injuries. Whether you’re new to auto injury leads or have prior experience, these lead segments are guaranteed to deliver results. Top law firms are already …
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In December of last year, the federal court judge overseeing the MDL relating to Zantac claims effectively dismissed all cases against GSK. This was most certainly the worst news possible, but can Zantac claims possibly make a comeback? Potentially yes, with a few serious caveats. Even though Judge Rosenberg’s ruling on the admissibility of expert …
By Ken Hardison Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the hottest topics taking the business world by storm. This cutting edged technology has tremendous application for today’s law firms. Unlike the Metaverse, which garnered significant initial interest but has yet to deliver appreciable results, AI is already a potential game changer for users who …
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By W. Cameron Stephenson, Esq. Levin Papantonio Rafferty JOHNSON & JOHNSON’S ATTEMPT TO AVOID TALC LIABILITY THROUGH ABUSE OF U.S. BANKRUPTCY CODE DID NOT WORK Global giant Johnson & Johnson concentrates its business in pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer packaged goods. In 2021 alone, the company generated approximately $93.7 billion in revenue. As of this …
JPML Agrees We’ve been talking a lot about the hair relaxer cases lately. Nearly 60 cases have been filed so far in various federal courts, and we’ve been predicting that this is a case almost designed for MDL treatment. This past Monday, following oral arguments in late-January, the JPML agreed, ordering centralization for discovery purposes. …
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By Heather Vogell, ProPublica “Our constituents cannot afford to have anticompetitive — and potentially per se illegal — practices drive up prices for essential goods and services at a time when a full-time, minimum-wage salary does not provide a worker enough money to rent a two-bedroom apartment in any city across this country.” A Texas-based …
By Martha Rosenberg We don’t know if Robert Crimo III, the confessed attacker in the mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in a Chicago suburb, was on psychoactive drugs when he acted, but we do know that police were called to his home in 2019 for suicidal behavior and that he was remanded …
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By Harlan Schillinger Most lawyers focus on one number: what’s in their wallet. But any modern legal practice is well advised to consider a more valuable metric: one that measures accountability, not just revenue. Egos stand in the way of many things in life. But in the legal profession, arrogance can make a mess of …
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