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Johnson & Johnson Appeals a $2.1 Billion Verdict in a Missouri Talc Powder Case
In one of its many legal problems stemming from a rash of product liability cases, Johnson & Johnson is waging an appeal against a multibillion dollar verdict against it in the talc powder...
Cruise Operators Have Made it Difficult to Sue
Cruise operators are facing a number of lawsuits due to their actions surrounding COVID-19. From passengers who were sickened on ships to those who had cruises cancelled without a refund, the cruise industry has been besieged...
Ticket Buyers Will Launch a Wave of COVID-19 Class-Action Lawsuits
COVID-19 lawsuits promise to dominate the legal landscape in the United States long after the virus recedes from the front pages of the news. Economic life in the country has come to a complete stop, invok...
FTC Cracks Down on Class Action Advertising: Will it Harm Consumers?
In an action that threatens to infringe upon the legal rights of possible plaintiffs, the Federal Trade Commission has restricted television advertisements that inform people of lawsuits against drug com...
Suddenly, the $11 Billion Roundup Settlement Could Be in Trouble
By all accounts, Bayer removed a major existential legal issue for the company when it entered into a settlement of the Roundup litigation. Now, the landmark $11 billion settlement is in trouble and is in da...
Does "Gorilla Glue Girl" Have a Case in Court? Legal Experts Weigh In
Thanks to the internet, people quickly hear about all sorts of personal disasters. Every now and then, a person's struggle is just so bizarre that it ends up going viral. Gorilla Glue Girl is one su...
Why Not to Take Litigation Financing
Many people who have a personal injury lawsuit or are expecting some type of settlement will turn to a third party to obtain financing for their case. It does not mean that they are taking out a loan to get money for their case. Instea...
Will State Liability Protections Prevent a Wave of COVID-19 Lawsuits?
States have given liability shields to a number of different entities during the COVID-19 crisis. From doctors to business, states have tried to protect them from lawsuits either through legislation or ...
Supreme Court to Rule on Student-athlete Compensation by June 2020
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case to see if college athletes could have limits placed on non-cash payments made to students who compete in the Big Ten, Southeastern, Atlantic Coast, Big 12...