Judicial Panel Faces Unusual Reprieve Amidst Ongoing Multidistrict Litigation Transfer Debates

Pieter Gunst01 mins

In an unusual occurrence within the realm of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, there are no new MDL petitions on the docket for Thursday’s session. However, the panel will still be immersed in deliberations over several motions focused on whether to transfer cases to eight standing MDL proceedings. This brief respite from evaluating fresh MDL petitions will not detract from the complexities of their existing responsibilities. For further details, read the comprehensive report by Alan Rothman on Law360.