A recent Nevada ballot initiative, bankrolled notably by Uber, has stirred up the plaintiffs’ world, as it seeks to limit contingency fees to a maximum of 20% for all civil cases, inclusive of sexual assault cases. This could drastically change the landscape for recovery in civil lawsuits. Details of this development can be found in this week’s edition from Law.com Class Actions: Critical Mass.
In addition to this Nevada proposal, another legal tidbit stands out. A new lawsuit has been lodged by a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson against three expert witnesses in talc trials. It will be intriguing to observe the consequences of this lawsuit and its impact on future talc trials. The same Law.com edition further delves into this development.
Also notable is the appointment of co-lead counsel in the Ozempic multidistrict litigation case, expanding the litigious landscape beyond traditional consumer product ecosystems. These three legal developments offer a snapshot of the evolving legislative environment as we move deeper into 2024.