Deanna Gilbertson has joined Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM) as a product and general liability partner in their San Diego office, as announced by the firm Thursday. In her new role, Gilbertson will be involved in representing clients across various sectors including product liability, premises liability, and major transportation claims. The product and general liability…
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has diverged from the positions held by its sister courts in a significant ruling that affects Monsanto’s ongoing legal battles regarding preemption arguments. At the heart of the decision, the Third Circuit found that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) preempted the plaintiffs’ state failure-to-warn claims. This…
In the latest development concerning Tesla’s lineup, the disappearance of lower-priced versions of the Cybertruck from Tesla’s online ordering page raises significant concerns. As noted by Liam Denning in his article, the only options currently available are limited edition models priced just shy of $100,000. This contradicts the traditional strategy of scaling production while reducing…
Legal professionals may take note of a significant shift in the litigation landscape as Liz Ryan has joined Gibson Dunn as a partner in both the litigation and trials practice groups. Her addition to the Dallas office is expected to bolster the firm’s capabilities in managing complex and high-stakes disputes. Ryan brings a diverse array…
Amazon failed to adequately alert more than 300,000 customers to serious risks — including death and electrocution — that US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) testing found with more than 400,000 products that third parties sold on its platform. The CPSC unanimously voted to hold Amazon legally responsible for third-party sellers’ defective products. Now, Amazon…
In the latest legal developments, Delta Air Lines has enlisted the services of renowned attorney David Boies to pursue legal action against CrowdStrike and Microsoft Corporation. The litigation stems from a significant IT outage that recently caused millions of devices running Microsoft Windows to crash, leading to widespread flight cancellations. This move by Delta to…
Article Peter Meyer has rejoined Faegre Drinker as a partner in the firm’s product liability and mass torts group in Indianapolis. According to the firm’s announcement on Monday, Meyer is set to handle high-stakes multidistrict litigation and mass torts, especially focusing on medical product defense. In his new role, Meyer will develop and lead strategic…
Mike Paisner has joined Perkins Coie as a partner in the Seattle office, the firm announced Tuesday. Paisner’s expertise spans critical litigation and arbitration, with a focus on business disputes, product liability, and other complex legal challenges. His broad experience also includes handling sensitive government investigations and providing regulatory advice to clients across various industries….
Accused of violating the “most basic standards of business ethics,” Amazon.com was hit with a product liability suit on July 12 from family members of individuals who allegedly purchased pure sodium nitrite from Amazon and ingested it to commit suicide. The suit is part of a string of cases challenging Amazon’s sale of sodium nitrite…
Shook, Hardy & Bacon has announced the addition of two new litigation partners, Saman Rejali and Christopher Kondon, to its Los Angeles office. The firm communicated this development on Wednesday, marking another strategic expansion of its litigation practice. Both Rejali and Kondon bring extensive experience and expertise to their new roles at Shook, Hardy &…
3M Co. and its subsidiary, Aearo Technologies LLC, have successfully settled with several insurers to secure $120 million. This settlement is part of a broader $6 billion global personal injury settlement involving service members who used the companies’ combat earplugs. The funds aim to address the widespread hearing loss claims from thousands of U.S. military…
Volkswagen Group of America Inc., the North American subsidiary of the German automotive giant, has announced a significant shift in its legal leadership. Antony “Tony” Klapper, previously the deputy general counsel for product liability and regulatory affairs, has been promoted to general counsel. Klapper’s elevation marks an essential step as the company aims to navigate…
In the contemporary legal landscape, Multidistrict Litigations (MDLs) have become an increasingly prominent feature of the federal civil docket. As outlined by the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts and the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, MDLs today represent a considerable percentage of federal civil cases. This trend marks a notable rise from a decade…
Attorneys general from 43 states and the District of Columbia have announced a significant $700 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson. The litigation addresses allegations that the pharmaceutical giant knowingly withheld information about the carcinogenic properties of its talcum-based body powder products, such as Baby Powder and Shower to Shower. These lawsuits, filed Tuesday, claim…
Goldberg Segalla Recruits Litigator Silverman to Toxic Tort Team Goldberg Segalla has made a notable addition to its toxic tort and environmental law practice groups with the recruitment of Michael Silverman as a partner in its New York office. Silverman brings extensive experience in advising clients on various legal, regulatory, and commercial matters, particularly within…
In the heated debate over gun control, the argument for defensive gun use stands as a pivotal point for proponents of the Second Amendment. Advocates often cite instances where an armed citizen successfully thwarts a crime, aligning with the narrative of “a good guy with a gun” countering criminal actions. Publication on conservative platforms frequently…
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…