Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has welcomed William Purnell as a partner in its Charlotte, North Carolina office, enhancing its litigation capabilities. The firm announced Purnell’s onboarding, highlighting his expertise in a variety of sectors, including consumer products, industrial equipment, and environmental services. Purnell is set to bring significant experience in handling complex legal…
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP has announced a significant addition to its product liability and mass torts practice with the recruitment of Tom Pack as a partner based in San Francisco. This strategic move reflects the firm’s continued focus on bolstering its capabilities in complex litigation, especially within the life sciences sector. Tom Pack…
In a strategic expansion of its capabilities in the field of e-discovery and information management, King & Spalding has announced that Chris Costello has joined the firm as a partner in its product liability and mass torts practice group based in Los Angeles. Chris Costello, who transitions from Kirkland & Ellis, brings a wealth of…
King & Spalding, a prominent global law firm, has announced the addition of Jordan Sagalowsky as a partner within its product liability and mass torts practice group. Sagalowsky will operate out of the New York office, enhancing the firm’s capabilities in handling intricate legal challenges in these areas. His experience encompasses representing clients in complex…
In a strategic move to expand its litigation footprint, Kirkland & Ellis is making a notable entry into Philadelphia’s legal scene. The firm has acquired a team from Skadden led by mass torts partner Alli Brown. This initiative reflects Kirkland’s ambition to establish a significant presence in the city with an initial focus on mass…
King & Spalding has expanded its product liability and mass torts practice by appointing Eric White as a partner in their Chicago office. White’s extensive legal expertise includes product liability, mass torts, complex business disputes, and internal investigations. Throughout his career, White has proficiently handled cases across a range of sectors, including energy, chemical, life…
In the complex arena of mass tort litigation, measuring success has traditionally been associated with achieving favorable verdicts and settlements. However, as legal practitioners, it is crucial to recognize that client relations form a fundamental, yet sometimes overlooked, cornerstone of legal success. According to Rachal Rojas, an attorney with TorHoerman Law, many firms focus intensively…
K&L Gates has announced that Eva Weiler has joined the firm as a partner in its litigation and dispute resolution practice, located in Orange County, California. Weiler’s expertise includes defending corporations in a range of complex, science-based legal disputes. Her practice areas are extensive, encompassing class actions, mass torts, and individual matters. Weiler’s role involves…
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, a prominent player in the legal industry, has announced the addition of Michael Stark to its firm as a partner in the product liability and mass torts group, as well as its food litigation and regulatory practices. Stark’s arrival, confirmed by the firm on Monday, signals a strategic move…
Kirkland & Ellis, currently ranked as the leading firm in the United States as per the latest Am Law 100 ranking, is set to make its entry into the Philadelphia legal market. This move is facilitated by recruiting a five-member team specializing in mass torts from one of their major rivals, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher…
In a remarkable development, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated criminal investigations into state and local authorities alleged to be obstructing federal immigration crackdowns. According to Bloomberg Law News, this “obstruction” essentially involves refusing to allow federal deputization of local police, redirecting them from community policing to immigration enforcement. This move has generated significant…
In a strategic move that could reshape the landscape of legal services in Philadelphia, Kirkland & Ellis LLP has announced the acquisition of a prominent mass torts team from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This transfer is headlined by the notable attorney Allison Brown, recognized for securing numerous trial victories for corporate giant…
Carlton Fields, a prominent law firm recognized for handling complex business litigation, has announced the addition of Jonathan Ginsberg as a shareholder in its New York office. Ginsberg’s expertise covers a broad range of legal areas including business and commercial disputes, First Amendment litigation, and the navigation of issues arising under section 230 of the…
Venable LLP, a prominent American law firm, has experienced strategic growth in its legal team with the addition of Tara Pehush, who has joined as a partner in the firm’s product liability and mass torts group based in New York. This move, announced on Monday, highlights the firm’s intent to bolster its capabilities in handling…
In a legal proceeding that has captured the attention of mass tort litigators nationwide, Judge Joshua Roberts of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas declined to recuse himself from overseeing cases related to Zantac, the popular heartburn medication. This decision came after a motion filed by the plaintiffs’ counsel, which Judge Roberts suggested may have…
In a recent ruling, a Colorado state judge has mandated that Edelson PC disclose information regarding advertising in an ongoing toxic tort case. The litigation revolves around ethylene oxide emissions from a medical sterilization facility situated in Lakewood. This decision comes as the parties prepare for a bellwether trial set to commence this month. Legal…
The start of 2025 presents the litigation finance industry with a multitude of challenges. As this $15.2 billion sector confronts increased scrutiny and potential regulation, funders are grappling with several pressing questions that could shape the future landscape of legal finance. Regulation could intensify in states like Florida, where disclosure mandates for third-party funding look…
Mass tort attorneys and their financial backers find themselves in a predicament as many significant cases continue to drag on without resolution, leaving them trapped in a cycle of debt. Two prominent multi-district personal injury cases exemplify this issue, each bogged down by legal complexities and procedural delays. Johnson & Johnson’s repeated bankruptcy filings have…
Federal prosecutors have urged the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California to dismiss Thomas Girardi’s attempts to quash his conviction on the grounds of mental incompetency. Girardi, an 85-year-old former mass torts attorney, has been seeking to overturn the conviction, arguing that his dementia should have precluded him from standing trial. Ahead…
In a strategic move to bolster its global litigation capabilities, Paul Hastings has announced the addition of Ronald Anguas as a partner in its Washington office. Anguas brings to the firm considerable expertise in managing complex commercial disputes, consumer class actions, product liability cases, mass torts, and related appellate work. His transition to Paul Hastings…
DLA Piper has announced the addition of Stephen Huffaker as a partner in its product liability, mass torts, and class actions practice based in Austin. Huffaker specializes in pharmaceutical and medical device product liability litigation, bringing significant expertise in mass tort coordination and strategy, early assessment and resolution of cases, group settlement administration, litigation risk…
King & Spalding LLP continues to expand its footprint in Texas by adding four partners from Butler Snow LLP to its product liability and mass torts practice group. The new additions are expected to fortify the firm’s capabilities in handling complex litigation in these areas. For more details, visit the original article.
Legal News Update King & Spalding has welcomed litigator Will Stute, who is transitioning his practice from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe’s Washington, D.C. office to Miami. Stute, who moved to Miami in 2021, will now officially serve as a partner at King & Spalding, focusing on the firm’s product liability and mass torts practice according…
In a significant move within the legal industry, Anapol Weiss, a prominent Philadelphia-based mass torts law firm, has acquired the boutique practice of esteemed DC trial lawyer Alexandra Walsh. This expansion, which was announced on Tuesday, will integrate the litigation team from Walsh Law into Anapol Weiss, establishing their presence in several key cities across…
King & Spalding has announced the addition of Will Stute as a partner in its product liability and mass torts practice group, based in the firm’s Miami office. Stute brings considerable expertise in representing clients across multiple sectors, including sports, technology, consumer products, financial services, and life sciences. His practice areas encompass mass tort, personal…