On June 27, 2023, the United States Supreme Court decided Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co., 2023 WL 4187749, 600 U.S. ___ (June 27, 2023), a decision that likely will reinvigorate forum-shopping efforts by plaintiffs...more
We continue to track litigation and legislations involving proposed or enacted bans or limitations on natural gas appliances. As anticipated, this area continues to evolve, and we are finding increased litigation regarding...more
Citing the effects of carbon emissions on climate change and the potential for health risks, efforts to electrify America’s natural gas infrastructure are underway in various markets. Natural gas comprises primarily methane....more
As we ring in the new year, it is time once again to reflect on some of the most significant legal developments for drug and device companies this year. The list below is by no means exhaustive (who could forget the Rule 702...more
12/23/2022
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Attorney's Fees ,
Causation ,
Class Action ,
Collective Redress ,
Consumer Fraud ,
EU ,
Failure To Warn ,
Federal Industry Standards ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Healthcare ,
Infringement ,
Litigation Funding ,
Medical Devices ,
Personal Jurisdiction ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Remedies ,
Settlement ,
State and Local Government ,
Statute of Limitations
Jury selection in California is undergoing significant change. In August 2020, the California legislature passed AB 3070, which was signed by Governor Gavin Newsome on September 30. Beginning in 2022, objections to peremptory...more
12/3/2020
/ Bias ,
Defense Strategies ,
Governor Newsom ,
Judges ,
Jury Selection ,
Jury Trial ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Peremptory Challenges ,
State and Local Government ,
Trial Practice Guidance ,
Trial Preparation