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White and Williams LLP

Pennsylvania House Bill Introduced to Protect Venue Rule in Medical Professional Liability Cases

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On May 13, 2019, proponents of the current medical malpractice venue rule in the Pennsylvania General Assembly introduced House Bill No. 1063. If passed, this bill would limit the personal jurisdiction of Pennsylvania courts...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden's 2019 Insights: Significant Rulings Expected for Ongoing Mass Tort, Consumer Class Action Issues

In 2019, significant developments are expected on issues that have been percolating in the mass tort and class action litigation arena for several years. The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on cases relating to...more

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Patent Venue Legislation Could Have A Dramatic Impact on Popular Patent Venues

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This March, three United States Senators introduced the “Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016.” The bill would dramatically narrow the venue statute that applies to patent cases and, it appears, prevent...more

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Federal Circuit Finds Personal Jurisdiction Based On Plans To Market ANDA Product

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In Acorda Therapeutics Inc. v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., the Federal Circuit held that the filing of an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) and intentions to market the product across the United States–including in the...more

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Forum Shopping in Patent Litigation

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This month, both the Federal Circuit and the Senate Judiciary Committee took up the issue of “forum shopping” in patent infringement suits. Right now, a patent plaintiff can essentially file suit in the district court of its...more

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