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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Once again, we attended one of the great webinars put on by Levin Papantonio Rafferty and Mass Torts Made Perfect. These can be such great sources of information and we thank the presenters for their time and knowledge on these very tricky cases. Even more, they are pushing hard for CLE hours on these webinars, …
Now that 2022 is officially over and the holidays are in our rear-view mirrors, there is some actual movement that makes us think 2023 may be the year we see some of them finally settle, and others really take off. Bad News First – Zantac First, the bad news – the Zantac litigation suffered some …
We attended another webinar put on by the good people of Mass Torts Made Perfect and Levin Papantonio Rafferty, this time about the Hair Relaxer litigation. This is one of the bigger cases we are working as we start 2023. While there isn’t an MDL as of today, the expectation is that one will be created shortly after oral arguments on …
by Attorney Jeff Keiser Hair Straightener Litigation One of the hottest cases sweeping the country today is the hair straightener litigation, and lawsuits are being filed in federal court due to a new study that effectively proves that hair straighteners increase the risk of uterine cancer, uterine fibroids, breast cancer and endometriosis. A 2022 National …
