Emerging Trends in 2024: Products Liability & Mass Torts Point to AI Risks, Public Nuisance Claims, Right to Repair Debates, PFAS Lawsuits, and Changes to Expert Testimony Rule

Los Angeles, California – As we enter 2024, it is crucial to keep an eye on the emerging trends in products liability and mass torts. These developments have the potential to significantly impact the legal landscape and shape the future of litigation. Let’s explore five key trends that demand our attention this year. Firstly, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a new frontier for mass tort claims. The increased utilization of AI in various industries may lead to defects in product design or faulty code, resulting in potential mass tort litigation. As this technology … Read more

Repealing Certificate of Need Laws: The Impact on Healthcare Access and Hospital Closures Revealed

Franklin, Tennessee – A recent opinion piece by Wendy Long argues against the repeal of Certificate of Need (CON) laws in Tennessee, claiming that it would lead to decreased access to healthcare. However, evidence suggests that repealing CON laws can actually increase accessibility. Under CON laws, healthcare facilities face barriers to opening or expanding, hindering competition and limiting options for patients. Long and other CON law proponents assert that hospitals will close without the protection of CON laws, as new facilities could attract privately insured patients and leave existing hospitals with only uninsured or under-insured … Read more

O.J. Simpson’s Assets Head to Court: Goldman and Brown Families Possibly Claim First in Line

LAS VEGAS, NV – In a potential court battle over O.J. Simpson’s assets, the Goldman and Brown families could be the first in line to claim their share. The families of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson, who were both murdered in 1994, have been pursuing payment from Simpson for years, ever since he was found liable for their deaths in civil court. Simpson, who was famously acquitted in a criminal trial, was ordered to pay $33.5 million in damages to the families. Now, with Simpson potentially facing financial difficulties, the families are hopeful that … Read more

Incomplete Video Sparks Controversy in West Asheville Pedestrian Murder Case, Says Defense Attorney

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A defense attorney claims that a video capturing an alleged pedestrian murder in West Asheville does not present the “full context.” The attorney argues that the video footage, which has gone viral, may not accurately depict the events leading up to the incident. According to the attorney, the video shows a man confronting another person in the street before what appears to be a fatal altercation. However, the defense argues that the video does not show the entire confrontation, leading to a potentially biased understanding of the situation. The incident took place … Read more