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“Clarence Thomas has a beef with bellwether trials in mass tort cases”

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“Clarence Thomas has a beef with bellwether trials in mass tort cases”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. The post “Clarence Thomas has a beef with bellwether trials in mass tort cases” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Merck shingles vaccine appeal will test controversial mass torts case management tool”

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“Merck shingles vaccine appeal will test controversial mass torts case management tool”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post about an appeal that I will be arguing on behalf of the plaintiffs-appellants before a three-judge panel of the U.S.

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US Supreme Court allows Medicaid programs to seek reimbursement from tort settlement payments

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The Supreme Court sided with Florida’s Medicaid program by ruling that Medicaid programs can seek tort settlement payment reimbursement for an individual’s future medical care, not just past care. .” Medicaid still pays for Gallardo’s medical expenses because she is permanently disabled.

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Morgan & Morgan Filed Most Federal Tort Suits Since 2020

Law 360

National plaintiffs injury firm Morgan & Morgan PA has filed the highest number of tort suits filed in federal court over the past three years, according to a new report by Lex Machina.

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“Surprise! U.S. Chamber backs 3M, argues bankruptcy is fix for mass tort ills.”

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Chamber backs 3M, argues bankruptcy is fix for mass tort ills.” Chamber backs 3M, argues bankruptcy is fix for mass tort ills.” ” Alison Frankel’s “On the Case’ from Reuters has this post about an amicus brief filed Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

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Florida Governor Signs Tort Reform Bill Into Law

Law 360

Ron DeSantis on Friday signed into law a sweeping tort reform bill that he said will decrease frivolous lawsuits, change the state from a "judicial hellhole," and attract more investment in the state. Florida Gov.

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“Purdue Pharma’s Bankruptcy Heads to the Supreme Court; A 40-year-old strategy for dealing with mass torts may end up needing a new look from Congress”

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“Purdue Pharma’s Bankruptcy Heads to the Supreme Court; A 40-year-old strategy for dealing with mass torts may end up needing a new look from Congress”: Law professor David Skeel will have this op-ed in Monday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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