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“US Supreme Court’s Purdue decision narrows options for mass torts defendants”

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“US Supreme Court’s Purdue decision narrows options for mass torts defendants”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post.

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“Will Zantac ruling make Delaware a mass torts magnet?”

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“Will Zantac ruling make Delaware a mass torts magnet?” The post “Will Zantac ruling make Delaware a mass torts magnet?” ” Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“California’s Negligence Tort Empowers Juries, Hurts Innovation”

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“California’s Negligence Tort Empowers Juries, Hurts Innovation”: Law professor George Priest has this essay online at Bloomberg Law. The post “California’s Negligence Tort Empowers Juries, Hurts Innovation” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Tort Report: Mass Tort Settlements Beset By Crooked Claims

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Fraud attempts during the settlement claims process for class actions and mass torts highlighted by a new report and an $82 million verdict in a drunk driving crash suit lead Law360's Tort Report, which compiles recent personal injury and medical malpractice news that may have flown under the radar.

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Beasley Allen Slams J&J's DQ Bid 'Check-Up' In Talc Tort

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The Beasley Allen Law Firm and Johnson & Johnson continue to spar over the firm and attorney Andy Birchfield's role in the long-running federal and state mass torts over talcum powder injuries, with the firm calling J&J out on Tuesday for "prodding" the New Jersey courts to boot the lawyers from the litigation.

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“Clarence Thomas has a beef with bellwether trials in mass tort cases”

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“Clarence Thomas has a beef with bellwether trials in mass tort cases”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. The post “Clarence Thomas has a beef with bellwether trials in mass tort cases” appeared first on How Appealing.

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No Matter The Purdue Ruling, Mass Tort Reform Is Needed

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Supreme Court will soon issue its opinion in the bankruptcy of Purdue Pharma LP, and regardless of the outcome, it’s clear legal and policy reforms are needed to address the next mass tort, says William Organek at Baruch College.

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