Personal Injury, Products Liability, Science, Computers & Technology

New Product Liability Class Action Highlights Uncertainties in Class Proceedings

by Luiz Bihari, Craig Lockwood | Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 4/29/2013

On April 15, 2013, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice certified a product liability class action in respect of pharmaceutical products manufactured by Bayer Inc. In so doing, the Court’s reasoning highlighted the continued...more

Superior Court Affirms Dismissal of Paxil Birth Defect Case Lacking Proximate Causation

by Emily Hanlon | Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP on 3/12/2013

In its March 4, 2013 non-precedential decision in Pettit v. GlaxoSmithKline, LLC, No. 850 EDA 2012, the Pennsylvania Superior Court (applying Ohio law) affirmed an order of Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Sandra...more

What Litigators Can Learn From Some of the Coolest Graphics in Construction

by Cogent Legal on 2/28/2013

The ability to make powerful, high-quality trial graphics was extremely limited by the software available in the early 1990s. I was reminded of how far we’ve come in the area of visualization and modeling when I recently had...more

Second Circuit Labels Expert’s Testimony a Sham in Pharmaceutical Products Liability Litigation

by Mark Spatz | Cohen & Gresser LLP on 2/7/2013

As a little kid, I did not have an immediate appreciation that my actions could get me into trouble, and so, without thought, I told the truth. My dad would ask, “Did you write your name on the wall?” I would respond,...more

Ninth Circuit limits Medical Device Amendment preemption of post-PMA tort claims

by Gregory Wartman | Saul Ewing LLP on 1/30/2013

Medical Device Companies should be aware of a recent en banc ruling by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that has the potential to increase litigation involving class III medical devices....more

Weeks Defies Years of Jurisprudence, Allowing Innovator Liability for Generic Drugs

by Erin M. Bosman, James W. Huston, Julie Y. Park | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 1/18/2013

Last week the Alabama Supreme Court adopted brand-name manufacturer liability for a generic drug sold by another company, becoming the first state supreme court to do so. Wyeth, Inc. v. Weeks, No. 1101397 (Ala. Jan. 11,...more

Why You Should Join the Growing Number of Attorneys Using iPads

by Cogent Legal on 7/30/2012

I found the comprehensive study released by the ABA on attorneys’ use of technology very interesting. Kevin O’Keefe summarized the study done by Jeff Richardson as follows: In 2012, 33% of all attorneys report using a tablet...more

Keynote for Attorneys: Tips to Try This Alternative to PowerPoint for Case Presentation

by Cogent Legal on 7/18/2012

In my mind, there is simply no question that Keynote is superior to PowerPoint for many reasons, including: (1) it’s a Mac program, so it’s well integrated with all aspects of the Mac laptops and iPad; (2) it embeds videos in...more

Law Firm Marketing and Design Lessons Learned While Redoing My Website

by Cogent Legal on 6/7/2012

Earlier this year, I embarked on a months-long process of building a new, more sophisticated and customized website, which I’m happy to unveil at cogentlegal.com. This post will share some of what I learned about website...more

e-Briefs on the iPad: An Exciting New Tool to Give Attorneys an Edge

by Cogent Legal on 2/15/2012

There’s been a lot of hype about the iPad’s apps for the legal profession. I’m going to add to it with a prediction that may seem far-fetched, but I believe stands a strong chance of coming to pass: The iPad will...more

Gadgets in Cars-Trendy, but Dangerous

by Howard Ankin on 10/14/2011

As mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets become increasingly ubiquitous, our culture is becoming more reliant on these tools. While they offer easy and fast access to information on the fly, the use of these...more

Getting the Best Medical Care: A Newsletter From Patrick Malone - October 2011

by Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury... on 10/10/2011

In this issue: "NNT" -- What It Means and Why You Should Care; Finding NNT's for Any Condition; and Eye-Popping NNT's for Breast Cancer Screening. Every single recommendation you will ever get for health care -- at least...more

New Edition of Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence

by Dechert LLP on 10/5/2011

The National Research Council and Federal Judicial center last week released the new edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence. Readers of MassTortDefense know about this manual as a guide for judges searching...more

Product Liability Update - April 2011

by Foley Hoag LLP on 4/26/2011

In This Issue: United States Supreme Court Holds Federal Vaccine Statute Expressly Preempts All State Law Design Defect Claims Against Vaccine Manufacturers Rather Than Only Claims Where Injury Could Not Have Been...more

Batteries for Portable DVD/MP3/CD Players Recalled

by Demas Law Group on 10/27/2009

As we all continue to move towards a world where technology envelops ever more of our daily lives, we encounter new products that offer the utmost in convenience and capabilities. Many people have believed in the benefits of...more

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