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November 14, 2024
Trump's RFK Jr. Pick For HHS Draws Its Share Of Critics
The nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — well-known for his opposition to vaccines — as the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is President-elect Donald Trump's latest controversial pick for his administration, and one that could disrupt the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and its mission.
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November 14, 2024
3M Earplug Attys Near OK Of Up To $540M MDL Payout
A Florida federal judge agreed Wednesday to hold back 9% — or up to $540 million — from 3M's landmark $6.01 billion deal for fees and costs in multidistrict litigation over allegedly faulty combat earplugs, agreeing with a finding that the request is fair given the "tremendous" work of 68 plaintiffs' firms.
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November 14, 2024
Kraft Mac & Cheese Artificial Ingredients Claims Survive
An Illinois federal judge said Wednesday that Kraft Heinz Co. can't escape a proposed class action alleging that its Kraft macaroni and cheese products, which are labeled as containing no artificial preservatives, actually do contain those artificial ingredients.
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November 14, 2024
Family Sues Suncor, Honeywell Over Worker's Death
The family of a refinery worker allegedly killed by exposure to toxic chemicals at a Suncor Energy oil refinery near Denver filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Colorado state court against Suncor, Honeywell and the contractor that employed him, claiming liability for the man's death.
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November 14, 2024
Maryland Seeks To Undo Litigation Pause In Purdue Appeal
The state of Maryland argued in New York federal court Thursday that it should be allowed to pursue claims against the Sackler family members who own bankrupt OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP, and that a temporary injunction currently blocking a flood of litigation should be thrown out.
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November 14, 2024
Takeda Rips Cert. Order's 'Whale Of Assumption' At 9th Circ.
Takeda Pharmaceutical urged the Ninth Circuit on Thursday to reverse a ruling certifying a class of third-party payors who allege Takeda and Eli Lilly & Co. hid their anti-diabetes drug's bladder-cancer risks, arguing the lower court erroneously made a "whale of an assumption" that 56.7% of prescriptions wouldn't have been written with disclosures.
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November 14, 2024
Wash. Justices Grill Lowe's Attorney In Fallen Fencing Case
Washington State Supreme Court justices pushed back Thursday against a stance taken by Lowe's that a shopper injured by a fallen roll of wire fencing had presented inadequate evidence showing the accident could've been anticipated, with one justice remarking that the big box store seemed to "gloss over" key details in the case.
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November 14, 2024
EPA Expands List of Solvent Risks, Targets Tire Chem Rules
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday said a chemical commonly used in solvents presents health risks to humans in more ways than had previously been stated, and said it's researching whether to regulate a chemical used in tire production that has been shown to kill salmon.
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November 14, 2024
Dick's Settles New Jersey AG's Suit Over Ammunition Sales
New Jersey and Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. have reached a deal to resolve allegations that the retail chain violated the Garden State's consumer protection laws by selling and shipping large capacity ammunition magazines into the state, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Thursday.
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November 14, 2024
NHTSA Fines Ford $165M, Second-Largest Civil Penalty
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday said it has issued Ford Motor Co. a fine of up to $165 million — the second-largest civil penalty in the agency's history — over the carmaker's failure to recall vehicles promptly.
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November 14, 2024
9th Circ. Won't Upend Certification In Nissan Sunroof Suit
The Ninth Circuit on Thursday refused to undo class certification in a suit alleging Nissan North America Inc. sold vehicles with defective sunroofs prone to shattering, saying the trial court correctly found that there were common questions of law and fact among vehicle owners in the case.
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November 14, 2024
Trump Picks RFK Jr. To Lead Health & Human Services
President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccination activist and former presidential candidate, is his nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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November 14, 2024
Attys Want To Drop Baby's Dad As Client In Conn. Death Suit
The father of the victim at the center of a product liability lawsuit against Target Corp. and a baby lounger manufacturer has stopped communicating with counsel and apparently wants nothing more to do with the case, his attorneys told a Connecticut federal judge in seeking to drop him as a client.
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November 13, 2024
Wash. Attys Expect Gov. And AG Will Keep Them Busy
Despite President-elect Donald Trump's anticipated de-emphasis of regulatory enforcement, Washington state antitrust and consumer protection attorneys are still expecting plenty of work in the coming years, as the new Democratic governor-attorney general duo are expected to step up local enforcement.
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November 13, 2024
Honey Pot Greenwashes 'Plant-Derived' Products, Suit Says
The Honey Pot Co. faces a proposed false advertising class action filed Tuesday in California federal court by customers who allege its line of organic feminine care products, which includes foam washes, wipes, pads and liners, contain synthetic ingredients, despite being labeled as "plant-derived."
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November 13, 2024
Ozempic MDL Plaintiffs Say Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk Hid Risks
Patients accusing Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly & Co. of failing to warn them about the risks associated with Ozempic and other such medications on Wednesday filed a massive master complaint in the sprawling multidistrict litigation centralized in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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November 13, 2024
Conn. PFAS Judge Vexed By 'Messy' Pollution Source Query
A Connecticut federal judge weighing the state's motion to remand a pollution lawsuit against 3M and other companies warned Wednesday that the government was advancing "messy" arguments about the sources of contamination, although he did find the case "interesting."
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November 13, 2024
A 3M PFAS Win Could Be Hollow, Mich. Justice Suggests
Michigan Supreme Court justices asked Wednesday what it would mean to invalidate the state's regulations on so-called forever chemicals in drinking water, with one justice commenting that winning the case might be of little consequence for 3M, the company that brought the challenge, while undoing protections for the water supply.
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November 13, 2024
Store Chain Must Face Customer's Cookie Label Injury Suit
A Japanese convenience store chain can't escape a proposed class action by a shopper who claims she suffered a violent allergic reaction due to its mislabeled cookies made with nuts, a federal judge has ruled, allowing the woman's claims that its other products may be similarly mislabeled.
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November 13, 2024
3 Men Sentenced For Fake 'Alaska Stone Arts' Scheme
Three men have been sentenced for scheming to sell hundreds of phony products by passing them off to unsuspecting customers as authentic artwork made by Alaska Natives, the U.S. government said.
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November 13, 2024
TikTok Asks To Keep NC AG's Addiction Complaint Redacted
TikTok Inc. is asking a North Carolina state court to keep redacted portions of a complaint by the state alleging that it targets youth to make them compulsive and addicted users, saying parts of the complaint include information from confidential documents and trade secrets.
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November 13, 2024
Baltimore Wins $266M In McKesson, Cencora Opioid Case
Baltimore has been awarded more than $266 million in damages from drug distributors McKesson and Cencora, which a jury found responsible for fueling the opioid epidemic in the city, the mayor's office announced Tuesday.
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November 13, 2024
Italian Plane Maker Can't Dodge Fla. Wrongful Death Suit
A Florida appeals court on Wednesday said an Italian aircraft manufacturer cannot escape a wrongful death suit over a plane crash in the Florida Keys, finding that the company had sufficient minimum contacts in the state to haul it into court there.
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November 13, 2024
Short-Term Rental Owners 'Unreasonable,' Dallas Tells Court
A Dallas short-term rental advocacy organization loves to focus on property rights, but it never considered the rights of neighbors who want safe neighborhoods and don't want to live next to an active business, a city attorney told a Fifth Court of Appeals panel during oral arguments Wednesday.
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November 13, 2024
Purdue, Sacklers Agree To Terms As New Ch. 11 Deal Nears
Purdue Pharma LP has agreed to some terms for a new settlement with certain members of the Sackler family, including key provisions governing the scope of liability releases and how much money the family will contribute to pay victims of the opioid crisis who are claimants in the OxyContin maker's bankruptcy case, according to an update provided by co-mediators.
Expert Analysis
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Proposed Cannabis Reschedule Sidesteps State Law Effects
The U.S. Department of Justice's recent proposal to move cannabis to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act provides certain benefits, but its failure to address how the rescheduling would interact with existing state cannabis laws disappointed industry participants hoping for clarity on this crucial question, says Ian Stewart at Wilson Elser.
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How Attys Can Avoid Pitfalls When Withdrawing From A Case
The Trump campaign's recent scuffle over its bid to replace its counsel in a pregnancy retaliation suit offers a chance to remind attorneys that many troubles inherent in withdrawing from a case can be mitigated or entirely avoided by communicating with clients openly and frequently, says Christopher Konneker at Orsinger Nelson.
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Using A Children's Book Approach In Firm Marketing Content
From “The Giving Tree” to “Where the Wild Things Are,” most children’s books are easy to remember because they use simple words and numbers to tell stories with a human impact — a formula law firms should emulate in their marketing content to stay front of mind for potential clients, says Seema Desai Maglio at The Found Word.
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Opioid Suits Offer Case Study In Abatement Expert Testimony
Settlements in the opioid multidistrict litigation provide useful insight into leveraging expert discovery on abatement in public nuisance cases, and would not have been successful without testimony on the costs necessary to lessen the harms of the opioid crisis, says David Burnett at DiCello Levitt.
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How To Use Exhibits Strategically Throughout Your Case
Exhibits, and documents in particular, are the lifeblood of legal advocacy, so attorneys must understand how to wield them effectively throughout different stages of a case to help build strategy, elevate witness preparation and effectively persuade the fact-finders, say Allison Rocker at Baker McKenzie and Colorado prosecutor Adam Kendall.
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Being An EMT Makes Me A Better Lawyer
While some of my experiences as an emergency medical technician have been unusually painful and searing, the skills I’ve learned — such as triage, empathy and preparedness — are just as useful in my work as a restructuring lawyer, says Marshall Huebner at Davis Polk.
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15 Quick Tips For Uncovering And Mitigating Juror Biases
As highlighted by the recent jury selection process in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump, juror bias presents formidable challenges for defendants, and attorneys must employ proactive strategies — both new and old — to blunt its impact, say Monica Delgado and Jonathan Harris at Harris St. Laurent.
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Car Apps, Abuse Survivor Safety And The FCC: Key Questions
A recent request for comment from the Federal Communications Commission, concerning how to protect the privacy of domestic violence survivors who use connected car services, raises key questions, including whether the FCC has the legal authority to limit access to a vehicle's connected features to survivors only, say attorneys at Davis Wright.
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Insurance Types That May Help Cos. After Key Bridge Collapse
Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, businesses that depend on the bridge, the Port of Baltimore and related infrastructure for shipment and distribution of cargo should understand which common types of first-party insurance coverage may provide recoveries for financial losses, say Bert Wells and Richard Lewis at Reed Smith.
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Lessons On Challenging Class Plaintiffs' Expert Testimony
In class actions seeking damages, plaintiffs are increasingly using expert opinions to establish predominance, but several recent rulings from California federal courts shed light on how defendants can respond, say Jennifer Romano and Raija Horstman at Crowell & Moring.
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Exploring An Alternative Model Of Litigation Finance
A new model of litigation finance, most aptly described as insurance-backed litigation funding, differs from traditional funding in two key ways, and the process of securing it involves three primary steps, say Bob Koneck, Christopher Le Neve Foster and Richard Butters at Atlantic Global Risk LLC.
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Trump Hush Money Case Offers Master Class In Trial Strategy
The New York criminal hush money trial of former President Donald Trump typifies some of the greatest challenges that lawyers face in crafting persuasive presentations, providing lessons on how to handle bad facts, craft a simple story that withstands attack, and cross-examine with that story in mind, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
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Teaching Yoga Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Being a yoga instructor has helped me develop my confidence and authenticity, as well as stress management and people skills — all of which have crossed over into my career as an attorney, says Laura Gongaware at Clyde & Co.
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A Vision For Economic Clerkships In The Legal System
As courts handle increasingly complex damages analyses involving vast amounts of data, an economic clerkship program — integrating early-career economists into the judicial system — could improve legal outcomes and provide essential training to clerks, say Mona Birjandi at Data for Decisions and Matt Farber at Secretariat.
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When The Platform Is A Product, Strict Liability Can Attach
A New York state court's recent ruling in Patterson v. Meta, holding that social media platforms can be considered products, appears to be the first of its kind — but if it is upheld and adopted by other courts, the liability implications for internet companies could be incredibly far-reaching, say attorneys at Patterson Belknap.