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Landmark Victories for Roundup Lawsuit Plaintiffs Suggest a Troubling Trend for Bayer’s Future

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San Francisco, CA – The legal battle between Bayer and plaintiffs continues to escalate as another victory for Roundup lawsuit plaintiffs emerged. Recent verdicts have been a cause for concern for the pharmaceutical company, as they indicate a favorable trend for the plaintiffs. Nora Freeman Engstrom, a professor specializing in mass tort actions at Stanford Law, suggests that these outcomes may further strengthen the cases against Bayer, as previous statements made in testimony can be used by plaintiffs’ lawyers to build a compelling argument over time. Bayer finds itself facing mounting legal challenges related to … Read more

State Legislatures Continue to Tackle Privacy Issues With New Consumer, Children’s, Biometric, and Health Data Bills

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Madison, Wisconsin – As state legislatures across the country get underway with their 2024 sessions, lawmakers are already focusing on a range of privacy bills, including those related to consumer data, children’s privacy, biometric data, consumer health data, and data brokerage. This marks the fifth year of tracking proposed state privacy legislation, with Husch Blackwell providing weekly updates, a state privacy law tracker map, and additional resources for clients. In an effort to make information more accessible, Husch Blackwell is changing its format this year. Instead of lengthy blog posts, the firm will provide bill … Read more

Trump Seeks to Challenge $83.3 Million Defamation Award in E. Jean Carroll Lawsuit, Attorney Says

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump is expected to challenge the $83.3 million defamation award granted to E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a department store changing room in the mid-1990s. Litigation attorney Colleen Kerwick predicts that Trump’s first course of action will involve filing post-trial motions to reduce the verdict. She explains that U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan could issue a conditional order of remittitur, giving Carroll the choice between accepting a reduced award or pursuing a new trial if the court deems the current verdict excessive. … Read more

Prince Harry’s Lawyer Demands $2.5 Million from UK Publisher Over Phone Hacking Scandal

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LONDON – Prince Harry’s legal team is seeking a hefty sum of $2.5 million from a British publisher as part of a phone hacking case. The lawyers have filed a claim against the UK publisher after a favorable outcome for Prince Harry in a recent legal battle against a British tabloid. Prince Harry’s lawyers are requesting this substantial amount in fees following their victory. The case centers around allegations of phone hacking, a breach of privacy that reportedly occurred during Prince Harry’s time in the UK. The legal action highlights Prince Harry’s ongoing efforts to … Read more