This week, we are going to explore some of the more interesting cases pending before the Supreme Court. In Smith v. Bayer Corp., No. 09-1205 (U.S., or
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Consolidated Benlate Trials Improper
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A Florida appeals court recently reaffirmed its prior ruling granting new trials and reversing approximately $20 million in verdicts against defendant…
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DRI Webinar on FRE 502 Worth a Listen
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Readers recognize how the discovery landscape has changed, and not necessarily for the better, with the amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Proce…
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Rule 15 Amendments May Impact Removal Prospects
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Readers of MassTortDefense know how important the choice of forum can be for significant product liability and mass tort matters. The differences betw…
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How Much Did They Pay? I Need to Know
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Many mass torts involve multiple defendants, and many of our readers have been in the position of hearing that co-defendants had settled out of the ca…
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Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument In Class Action Restriction Case
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The Supreme Court heard oral argument earlier this week in Shady Grove Orthopedic Assocs. v. Allstate Ins. Co. (No. 08-1008), a case which considers w…
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