In a significant move within the legal sector, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has announced the addition of Mary Katherine Back as a partner in its employment law and product liability practices. Back’s extensive expertise encompasses two decades of experience in labor and employment law, product liability, and general civil litigation. Mary Katherine Back’s new role…
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has announced the addition of Michael Mehall as a partner in its environmental and toxic tort practice group, based out of the Walnut Creek, California office. Mehall specializes in defending manufacturers against product liability claims and oversees complex product litigation, beginning from discovery and extending through trials and alternative dispute resolution….
Some plaintiffs in talcum powder lawsuits have initiated a class action against Johnson & Johnson, its subsidiaries, and select present and past officers and directors. The case, lodged with the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, levels allegations of ‘fraudulent transfers’, representing a significant development within the ongoing legal battle concerning the…
April has certainly etched itself into U.S. history, marked by events that catalyzed political waves – from the closure of the American Civil War to the assassination of President Lincoln, and the death of President Roosevelt. However, with April 2025, uncertainty clouds the nation, as either Joe Biden or Donald Trump, who were both on…
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough is expanding its presence in the Los Angeles area by opening a new downtown office and enhancing its national product liability team with the addition of six new lawyers, the firm confirmed recently. The seasoned litigation attorneys joining the firm include three partners, two senior associates, and an of counsel,…
In a major move within the legal industry, Damon Pitt has made the decision to join the well-regarded law firm, Venable LLP. Specifically, he has been appointed as a partner focusing on the firm’s commercial litigation practice, based out of the Los Angeles office. Bloomberg reported on this development on May 13, 2024. Pitt’s professional…
An intriguing mental exercise posits: What if Democrats behaved as Republicans are currently acting with regard to accepting election results? Imagine that, like the current Republican party, they refused to accept the results of the 2020 election. This stubborn insistence seems to be escalating and is most evident in the members vying for the role…
Alvin Bragg’s criminal case against Donald Trump has drawn substantial attention, yet the intricate details of the courtroom proceedings are often lost to most spectators report. Trials are typically loaded with seemingly tedious aspects like document readings and curt exchanges, resulting in an abridged, lively version being popularized by the press. Consequently, even seasoned litigators,…
Pharmaceutical and medical device startups face a unique set of challenges, including but not limited to, hiring, conducting clinical trials and finding investors. These stumbling blocks necessitate the assembly of a strong legal team early in the process, to better mitigate risks and establish a robust company foundation, as observed by Tucker Ellis attorneys Mollie…
A complaint was filed last week with the Maryland Circuit Court for Prince George’s County against multiple medical device companies, according to Law.com. The plaintiffs, a couple, are alleging that a bone grafting repair product resulted in their development of tuberculosis. Information regarding the case was first reported by Law.com Radar, a service of ALM…
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is bringing three partners on board from Crowell & Moring LLP, enhancing its consumer class action and product liability practice, as announced in a firm statement on April 15, 2024. As an internationally respected legal and professional services firm, the additional experience in class action and product liability will further…
In a move signifying growth and expansion, Morgan Lewis has added three notable additions to its consumer class action and product liability team – April Nelson Ross, Rachel Raphael, and Mohamed Awan. This hiring spree signals the global law firm’s increased emphasis on bolstering its capabilities to handle major class actions and product-liability cases, especially…
Womble Bond Dickinson, a multinational law firm with headquarters in the UK and the US, has recently welcomed a new addition to their business litigation group at their Atlanta office. The firm announced on Wednesday, that Janna Satz Nugent has joined their team. Ms. Nugent has a strong background in dealing with clients on a…
In recent legal news, significant changes are anticipated as White House special counsel, Richard Sauber, is expected to once again become a part of the private practice sector by May. Prior to his engagement with the Biden administration, Sauber was a reputable partner with Robbins Russell and later with Fried Frank after Robbins Russell merged…
In significant legal news this week, another talc trial is set to open in Florida, while multinational conglomerate 3M receives final approval for its PFAS settlement. These key issues bear immense legal weight on large corporations and their legal counsel, as they grapple with unfolding developments impacting their industries. Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad’s region-wide coverage emphasizes…
Another trial concerning the alleged carcinogenic properties of Johnson & Johnson’s talc products has commenced, marking the second such legal action since the corporation’s talc bankruptcy was dismissed last year. The case alleges that the use of the company’s baby powder is directly linked to Patricia Matthey’s diagnosis of ovarian cancer. The trial, taking place…
Paul Collier, a seasoned litigator with a rich background in intellectual property, mass tort litigation, and product liability matters, has recently transitioned to becoming a partner at Quinn Emanuel based in Chicago. The renowned firm confirmed this development on Wednesday. Collier has an extensive history of representation in state and federal trial and appellate courts,…
Venable, a prominent law firm, has fortified its commercial litigation practice with the addition of Caitlin Blanche as a new partner, stationed in their Los Angeles office. The news came to light this Monday. With an extensive background in handling complex advertising and regulatory matters, as well as bet-the-company litigation, Blanche is an asset to…
In a recent article on Above the Law, the writer poses an intriguing question: who made these statements, Donald Trump or philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer? The statements range on topics from global warming, possible punishment for women, to remarks about Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin. The author kicked off the quiz with a quote from…
In the latest development in the legal sector, the renowned law firm Lewis Brisbois is witnessing a significant shift in their team structure, with almost half of their Minneapolis-based partnership moving over to rival firm Husch Blackwell. This departure is particularly notable as it involves the entirety of Lewis Brisbois’ Minneapolis Product Liability Group, a…
Shook Hardy and Bacon, a global legal practice, announced on Thursday the induction of Alycia Degen into their product liability litigation team as a partner. According to the firm, Degen brings her significant experience in representing the defense in California coordinated product liability litigations. Part of her skill set extends to dealing with a multitude…
In an announcement made by Dykema, it was revealed that Brad Howell has expanded their legal force by joining their product liability practice group based in Houston. The firm officially announced this acquisition on Thursday. Brad Howell comes with a rich background in legal practice, with his core focus areas covering products liability, statutory indemnity,…
The ongoing trend of Am Law firms expanding in Los Angeles has been bolstered by the recent addition of litigation leader to the Shook, Hardy & Bacon line-up. The Missouri-founded firm announced this week the appointment of Alycia Degen, former co-leader of Sidley Austin’s product liability and mass torts practice. Described as a “natural fit”…
In a significant update from international law firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed, the executive committee has chosen Neil Oxford as the next chair and Robb Patryk as the managing partner, effective from May 1. The information was officially disclosed by the firm last Friday. Oxford and Patryk will succeed the current Chair, Ted Mayer. Their…
J. Laurens Wilkes, a distinguished legal professional, has joined Winston & Strawn in dual capacities, both as a partner with the Litigation Department and as part of the Complex Commercial Litigation practice in Houston. The information came to light in an announcement made by the firm on Monday. In addition to his two pivotal roles…