Recent cases pertaining to talc and Roundup have seen some noteworthy verdicts. The first talc trial post-bankruptcy was reported as ‘hopelessly deadlocked,’ while two juries delivered defense verdicts in favor of Monsanto in the Roundup trials, indicating significant strides in the legal landscape surrounding these largely contested substances. Another Roundup trial ended in a mistrial,…
In a significant development in the ongoing Roundup lawsuits, Monsanto achieved a defense verdict that disrupts the series of wins for plaintiffs in Philadelphia. Having faced a spate of claims concerning the potential health hazards of its flagship product, the agrochemical giant finally saw a shift in the narrative as the Kline verdict emerged. The…
Florida jurors are set to commence deliberations in the first ovarian talc trial since Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) bankruptcy filings. This case marks a significant milestone as it’s the initial trial in Florida that centers around allegations that asbestos-contaminated talc in J&J’s products led to ovarian cancer in patients. During the final stages of the…
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, a prominent international law firm, has welcomed a crucial addition to its product liability litigation practice in Boston. Lisa Oliver White, a highly experienced lawyer, has joined as a partner The firm announced this last Thursday with White set to focus on serving clients in the medical malpractice and drug…
In an announcement made on Tuesday, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani reported on the addition of a new partner to their staff headquartered in Charleston, South CarolinaBloomberg Law. Nosizi Ralephata, the recent addition to the firm, will be joining their commercial litigation, product liability, and employment practice groups. Prior to this move, she has acquired considerable…
Global law firm Reed Smith has welcomed a new partner to its Life Sciences Health Industry Group. Matthew D. Jacobson, a product liability expert, was announced as the latest addition to the team. Jacobson is ready to bring his wealth of litigation knowledge focused on drug and device liability cases, having previously gained experience in…
Eckert Seamans, a renowned law firm, has recently seen an expansion to its commercial litigation practice in Pittsburgh. The team welcomes back three highly skilled legal professionals, bolstering the capacity for expertise and quality of service the firm offers its clients. Ray F. Middleman, Amy J. Roy, and Shane D. Valenzi have come onboard as…
Employment law practice group Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has welcomed a new partner into their fold. Brian Frary, the person in question, has formally taken up his position in the firm’s San Diego office. The firm announced this development on Thursday. The breadth of Frary’s skill set is of significant note. His professional background encompasses…
On January 9th, a California state appellate court surprisingly affirmed the creation of a novel corporate tort in the case Gilead Life Sciences, Inc. v. Superior Court of San Francisco. This decision holds a firm liable for negligence, not for creating a faulty product, but for failing to develop and market a superior product ahead…
High-profile Houston trial lawyer, Will Moye, notable for his defense of prominent clients including the Houston Astros, Chevron, and Ford Motor Co., has made the decision to get on another side of the legal battlefield. In a recent announcement, Moye revealed that he is launching his own firm with the intent of representing plaintiffs who…
Greg Chernack, a prominent product liability trial lawyer, has recently become a partner at King & Spalding in Washington, D.C., a move confirmed by the firm. Chernack specialises in trial and appellate litigation, particularly within the pharmaceutical and mass tort litigation sectors in state and federal courts. His expertise expands the capacity of King &…
Morgan Lewis, a multinational law firm, announced their latest addition to the team: high-profile litigator Edward Ulloa. Based out of their Los Angeles offices, Ulloa will focus on defending clients in high-risk cases, specifically overseeing irregularly high-stakes mass tort and product liability litigations. With a successful track record in managing diverse cases such as asbestos,…
Kimberly Branscome, an attorney with a focus on diverse fields such as product liability, professional liability, environmental and toxic torts, and security matters, has recently joined the Los Angeles office of Paul Weiss as a litigation partner, according to a recent statement from the firm. This information was confirmed by the firm on Monday. In…
It’s been widely debated, especially in recent years, whether courts should be determining a candidate’s eligibility for the ballot. Unsurprisingly, one of the most divisive voices in this argument has been the Colorado court’s decision to remove a candidate from the ballot – a verdict some have dubbed as “undemocratic.” However, asMark Herrmann argues, the…
Gordon Rees, a multinational law firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, has welcomed Dana L. Burch to its employment law and labor practice groups. Burch, an experienced attorney, will be taking on the role of partner at the firm. Gordon Rees officially announced the enlistment of Burch earlier this week. A practiced hand in employment…
Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm with a significant presence in more than 50 cities worldwide, announced on January 18, 2024 that Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere have joined as partners in its Chicago office. This announcement was officially published on its website last Thursday. The two new partners will serve as co-heads of…
The ongoing surge of product liability litigation around Ozempic, the medication produced and distributed by Novo Nordisk, continues apace. The latest lawsuit to surface in this ongoing saga has been filed by an Idaho woman. According to documents from the federal court case, the pharmaceutical company stands accused of negligence, with failure to warn consumers…
Bayer subsidiary and biotechnology giant, Monsanto, started facing trials over their herbicide Roundup in 2018. The lawsuits mainly concern allegations about Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, which plaintiffs say leads to non-Hodgkin lymphoma. As a consequence, multiple verdicts have come across the United States, shaping a landscape of litigation that continues to evolve. This interactive map…
Kennedys, the multinational firm, has made its entry in the Polish market by joining forces with a business law firm located in Warsaw. This move is part of a recent trend of multinational firms expanding their footprint in Poland. More details can be found here. Known for a team of 19 lawyers including five partners,…
The third Roundup trial commences in Philadelphia, led by a legal team recognized for securing a significant $175M verdict in a previous case. This ongoing trial examines the alleged health impact of glyphosate, a core active ingredient in Roundup, a widely used herbicide. In the court, attorneys from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough responded to…
Seeger Weiss, a leading law firm, announced that Benjamin Barnett has joined their team as a partner in Philadelphia. Barnett ritually served as a litigation partner at Dechert LLP and brings a wealth of experience in handling complex civil and criminal cases to Seeger Weiss. His career highlights include stints as an assistant US attorney…
Highly experienced attorney Richard A. Sawin, Jr. has recently become a partner at White and Williams in the Boston office. Prior to this development, Sawin was affiliated with Michienzie & Sawin where he was deeply involved in general litigation and insurance defense litigation. Armed with a specialization in defending clients against premises liability, product liability,…
In the latest development of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) talc-cancer case saga, a former lawyer for the company has proposed a $19 billion settlement offer to resolve the ongoing litigation. This steep offer far surpasses J&J’s original bid, standing at almost double the figure proposed by the company in two unsuccessful ventures through bankruptcy…
An ongoing litigation saga surrounding Roundup, a popular weed killer, has seen another successful verdict for plaintiffs. In a recent Philadelphia trial, a jury awarded $3.5 million to the plaintiffs, marking the fifth consecutive win against Roundup in the past month and a half. This continuous string of favorable outcomes for Roundup plaintiffs is of…
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) faces a complex issue as Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, seeks bankruptcy protection. Simultaneously, the country is witnessing Roundup trials take different paths across the states. Law.com analyses these current legal disputes. Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy case has started showing fault lines within the SCOTUS, challenging its…