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Workers and Families Affected by Mesothelioma or Asbestos Lung Cancer May Qualify to File a Lawsuit and Receive Compensation

Asbestos exposure can cause serious illnesses many years after it occurs. Diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer often develop 20 to 50 years after exposure, which means workers exposed decades ago may only...more

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Summary Judgment for Railway Employer Upheld Under FELA Statute of Limitations

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Jurisdiction: Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division - On June 9, 2023, summary judgment was granted in favor of defendant New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway. Plaintiff, Todd Stephans, appealed the decision....more

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A Systematic Review of the Epidemiology Evidence on Talc and Cancer

On April 2, 2024, Critical Reviews in Toxicology published an article titled “A systematic review of the epidemiology evidence on talc and cancer.” The article presents a comprehensive review of epidemiological studies...more

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Personalizing Cancer Therapy For Complex Molecular Blueprints: Insights from the I-PREDICT Trial

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One of the persistent challenges in precision oncology is the fact that most advanced cancers are complex and highly individualized. A recent study published by Jason K. Sicklick, MD and colleagues (J. Clinical Oncology)...more

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FDA Approves BMS’s BREYANZI as First MZL CAR T Therapy

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On December 4, 2025, the FDA approved a new indication for Bristol Myer Squibb’s BREYANZI (lisocabtagene maraleucel) for the treatment of adults with marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who have failed treatment with or relapsed...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Beverage Breakdown (November 2025)

Welcome to Nutter's Beverage Breakdown, a periodic legal update on developments related to the alcohol beverage industry, including industry news, federal and state updates, and more. We look forward to sharing our insights...more

Morris James LLP

Can Dupixent Cause Lymphoma? What Patients and Families Should Know

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When you start a medication like Dupixent (dupilumab), you expect relief from eczema or asthma, not the devastation of a cancer diagnosis. Yet growing medical evidence shows that some patients developed cutaneous T-cell...more

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First Dupixent Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Lymphoma: What It Means for Patients and Families

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The first known lawsuit has now been filed against the makers of Dupixent (dupilumab), alleging that the popular eczema and asthma drug caused or accelerated a deadly form of lymphoma....more

Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC

Depo-Provera and Meningioma Brain Tumors: What Women Need to Know

For decades, millions of women have relied on the Depo-Provera birth control shot as a convenient form of long-term contraception. However, growing medical evidence has linked long-term Depo-Provera use to an increased risk...more

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Fondos Fiduciarios de Asbesto: Cómo Presentar una Demanda por Mesotelioma o Cáncer de Pulmón

Durante décadas, miles de trabajadores en Estados Unidos estuvieron expuestos al asbesto sin conocer los riesgos mortales de este material. Hoy en día, enfermedades como el mesotelioma y el cáncer de pulmón relacionado con el...more

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Dupixent Lawsuits for T-Cell Lymphoma FAQs

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As more patients come forward with questions about the potential link between dupilumab (Dupixent®) and certain types of cancer, it’s important to separate facts from speculation. Our team at Morris James is actively...more

K&L Gates LLP

Distilling the Legal Implications of IARC's Hazard Classification for Automotive Gasoline

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On 21 March 2025, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced that it would classify automotive gasoline as “carcinogenic to humans,” (Group 1) based on its interpretation that there is sufficient...more

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Court Holds Prop 65 TiO2 Warning Violates First Amendment in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Industry Win

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In a decision building on a string of recent industry wins, a federal district court granted a permanent injunction, which extended an earlier issued preliminary injunction, prohibiting the filing of new lawsuits to enforce...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Cancer and Medication: Advocating for Yourself and Your Health

Unfortunately, the risk of a cancer diagnosis is a very real concern with many common (and not-so-common) medications. While drug companies have a legal duty to ensure that their medications are safe, these companies don’t...more

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Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 247: Reimagining Cell Therapy for Solid Tumors with...

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Ming-Wei Chen and Fanheng Zhou, the scientists behind RephImmune, join hosts Lynnsey and Matthew to discuss how their biotech startup is developing a next-generation cell therapy platform designed to overcome the limitations...more

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Staying Informed About Medication Safety and Cancer Risks

The medications we take are supposed to protect our health and help us recover from serious illnesses and injuries. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. Some medications cause more harm than good. Dangerous and...more

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California Jury Returns Defense Verdict in Asbestos Pipe Trial Featuring Kidney Cancer Claim Preclusion

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Court: Superior Court of California, County of Alameda - On June 15, 2023, plaintiffs Alvarino and Dianna J. DaSilva first filed an asbestos action in the Alameda County, Calif., Superior Court, alleging that Alvarino DaSilva...more

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IARC Classifies Automotive Gasoline as Carcinogenic to Humans

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The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)—a branch of the World Health Organization mandated to investigate potential causes of cancer—conducts its own hazard evaluations of suspected carcinogens and publishes...more

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Landmark $9.25M AGG Class Action Settlement Against UnitedHealthcare Receives Preliminary Approval, Class Claim Submission Process...

AGG Healthcare Litigation attorneys Rich Collins and Landen Benson represent two of the three named plaintiffs in an ERISA class action against UnitedHealthcare (“United”), involving the insurer’s denial of access to proton...more

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The Classification of Gasoline & Gasoline Fumes as a Carcinogen: Considerations for Corporate Executives & Attorneys

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The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) recently re-evaluated the carcinogenicity of automotive gasoline and several gasoline additives, such as MTBE and ETBE, and have now classified automotive gasoline as a...more

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A Simple Guide to Depo-Provera Lawsuits and Settlements

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What is a meningioma and what types of injuries qualify? Depo-Provera has many known side effects. However, the current Depo-Provera litigation mainly involves a “signature injury” that was not properly warned against by...more

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Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 237: Tackling Cancer with Cellular Immunotherapy with...

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In this episode, Heather and Matthew welcome Dr. Leonardo Ferreira, Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina and cofounder of Torpedo Bio. Leo shares how his team at Torpedo Bio is working to develop...more

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Benzene Exposure Victims May Be Eligible for Compensation

If you or a loved one were exposed to benzene at work and were diagnosed with cancers such as leukemia, myelodysplasia (MDS), lymphoma, or multiple myeloma, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit and receive financial...more

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Hawaii Court Hands Down Hefty Verdict Against Tobacco Company Defendant in Throat Cancer Trial

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In a recent case pending in Hawaii state court, a husband and wife sued a tobacco company defendant for various claims related to its manufacturing and marketing of tobacco cigarettes, including strict products liability,...more

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Court of Appeal Cuts Off Speculative Product Liability Claims

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In 2024, Ontario’s highest court affirmed the principle that a certifiable tort claim requires a plaintiff to provide some basis in fact for a present, materialized injury that is “sufficiently serious.” A legally compensable...more

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