Top rulemaking gatekeepers for the federal judiciary on Tuesday culminated seven years of contention between the defense and plaintiffs’ bars by endorsing a key measure designed to enhance multidistrict litigation (MDL). This significant development was followed by an immediate advance into a separate, contentious debate focused on addressing the submission of amicus briefs by so-called “paid mouthpieces” who present themselves as independent experts. The move signals a dual focus on both procedural efficiency and maintaining the integrity of expert testimony in federal courts. For more details on these proceedings, click here.