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TOP NEWS Analysis Monsanto's $289M Roundup Loss Ripples Across Industries
A California jury’s decision last week to award a retired groundskeeper $289 million against Monsanto in a Roundup cancer trial is certain to unleash a torrent of new litigation against the agri-giant, experts tell Law360, and the massive award for a product with “potential risks” could spur failure-to-warn litigation more broadly.
Analysis 8th Circ. BNSF Ruling Clarifies Federal Preemption
The Eighth Circuit’s recent finding that BNSF Railway Co. can sue a seat manufacturer over an engineer’s injury clarifies that state law claims based on federal safety standards don’t upend the national uniformity in railroad regulations that has long been protected by federal law, experts say.
DEA To Cut Drugmaker Production Of Most-Abused Opioids
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday moved to curtail drugmaker production of the most commonly abused prescription opioids, saying the cut will inhibit illicit sales of narcotic painkillers.
NY Appeals Court Halts New York Islanders Asbestos Claims
A New York state appeals panel on Wednesday upheld the bulk of the dismissal of a Nassau Coliseum employee’s suit against New York Islanders Hockey Club and Nassau County alleging that he had sustained lung injuries from working at the arena, finding that he filed the suit too late.
NJ High Court Centralizes Some J&J Hernia Mesh Lawsuits
The New Jersey Supreme Court has signed off on the centralized management of state lawsuits involving claims that a certain Johnson & Johnson hernia mesh product was defective and seriously injured consumers, while declining to consolidate cases dealing with similar devices.
Rising Star: Greenberg Traurig's Marcella Ducca
Greenberg Traurig LLP shareholder Marcella Ducca’s expertise in women’s health products, particularly her work for Bard in the massive transvaginal mesh litigation, has landed her a spot among the five product liability attorneys under 40 on Law360’s list of Rising Stars.
Athenex Pharma OK'd To Intervene In Par Suit Against FDA
A D.C. federal judge has cleared pharmaceutical company Athenex Pharma Solutions LLC to intervene in Par Pharmaceutical's suit accusing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of improperly letting compounding pharmacies sell cheaper copycats of its blood pressure drug vasopressin.
Georgia-Pacific Affiliate’s Ch. 11 Slammed As ‘Sham’
Georgia-Pacific affiliate Bestwall LLC’s bankruptcy is a “sham” and a “farce” designed to wall off its parent company from exposure to asbestos claims, a committee of asbestos claimants said Wednesday in seeking to get the case dismissed.
Insurer Seeks To Duck Lumber Liquidators' $36M Settlement
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. sued policyholder Lumber Liquidators on Wednesday over coverage for $36 million worth of recently proposed settlements regarding defect claims, including over allegedly formaldehyde-laden wood flooring.
Finnish Co. Can't Dodge Arbitration Over Engine Failure
A Texas federal judge has refused to break up arbitration launched by an insurer over a malfunctioning power plant engine, saying it's up to an International Centre for Dispute Resolution panel to decide whether a Finnish engine seller must arbitrate the claims.
DOT Can't Stop Ex-Engineer From Being Deposed, Judge Says
A New York federal judge on Thursday said a former government engineer can be deposed by investors in a securities class action claiming Fiat Chrysler lied over its alleged use of emissions-cheating devices in its vehicles, disagreeing with the U.S. Department of Transportation that its regulations could prevent an ex-government employee's testimony.
Buchalter Adds 2 Attys To Corp., Litigation Groups In LA
Buchalter PC’s Los Angeles office has added two new attorneys as shareholders, one from Clark & Trevithick AP and one from Rimon Law, entering the firm’s corporate and litigation practice groups, respectively.
Feature Will Law Schools Start Counting ‘Generation ADA’?
No one is tracking law students with disabilities to see where the education system may be failing them, but some advocates are working to change this dynamic and build a better pipeline.
Q&A A Chat With Ogletree Knowledge Chief Patrick DiDomenico
In this monthly series, Amanda Brady of Major Lindsey & Africa interviews management from top law firms about the increasingly competitive business environment. Here we feature Patrick DiDomenico, chief knowledge officer at Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC.
Quinn Emanuel Says Ex-Partners Can't Duck Fee Arbitration
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP reiterated on Thursday in New York court that its former partners who launched Selendy & Gay PLLC cannot escape arbitrating a dispute over a clause in their partnership agreement requiring them to remit fees earned from clients they took to their new firm. Stinson Leonard Grows In St. Louis With IP Boutique Tie-Up
Stinson Leonard Street LLP continued its expansion streak Thursday, announcing plans to acquire 28-strong St. Louis intellectual property boutique Senniger Powers LLP, following up on two new office openings earlier this year. 3 Reasons Attys Should Learn A Foreign Language
Becoming fluent in a foreign language may seem daunting, but the challenge can offer big rewards, including career opportunities and personal satisfaction, for attorneys willing to take it on. Here, Law360 looks at three reasons why lawyers should learn languages other than their own. Feature GC Cheat Sheet: The Hottest Corporate News Of The Week
The Sixth Circuit ruled the Fair Labor Standards Act doesn’t on its own thwart arbitration agreements, consumer groups fought back against industry attempts to amend a hastily enacted landmark privacy law in California and British police warned of an increase in cryptocurrency fraud. These are some of the stories in corporate legal news you may have missed in the past week. Podcast Podcast
Law360's Pro Say: Disabled Attys Fight For A Place In BigLaw
The legal profession can be a lonely place for attorneys with disabilities. They are often overlooked in diversity discussions, and may feel pressure to downplay their disability out of fear of facing bias and stigma. On this week's Pro Say podcast, we dive into these challenges and highlight how disabled attorneys are fighting for their place in the law. Series Judging A Book: Lipez Reviews 'Last Great Colonial Lawyer'
In his new book, "The Last Great Colonial Lawyer: The Life and Legacy of Jeremiah Gridley," Charles McKirdy argues that Gridley — someone I had never heard of — was the last great colonial lawyer, and that his cases illuminate his times. The author largely substantiates both claims, says First Circuit Judge Kermit Lipez.
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