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Bankruptcy Judge Seeks Change: Pushes for Special Masters in Talc Bankruptcy Cases to Ease Caseload Burden

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Newark, New Jersey – Since the first talc bankruptcy was filed in 2021, Judge Michael Kaplan has grappled with numerous disputes in the US Bankruptcy Court. These disagreements encompass a range of issues, including fights over discovery, disputes over the administration of individual claims, and conflicts over the total amount in controversy. If Kaplan were a district court judge overseeing a mass tort action, the solution would be clear: appoint a special master to efficiently manage the increasingly contentious parties. However, as a bankruptcy judge, Kaplan is prohibited from appointing a special master according to … Read more

From Car Sales to Courtroom Success: Attorney Finds Fulfillment and Income Doubling After Midlife Career Change

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ORANGE COUNTY, California – Edwin Schwartz, a trial attorney based in Orange County, California, recently shared his journey of making a career change from sales to law. Schwartz graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in business administration in 1992 and spent most of his twenties and thirties working in sales, including stints with software companies and car dealerships. However, he realized that sales was not his dream job and that it required long hours and unpredictable income. The decision to change careers came when Schwartz became a father to twin daughters. … Read more

New Yorkers Rally for Legislative Change as Judges Slash Employment Bias Lawsuit Verdicts, Undermining Justice for Victims

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New York, NY – New Yorkers who prevail in employment bias lawsuits often receive far less compensation than what juries initially granted them, due to judges reducing the amounts. State lawmakers are now working on legislation to rectify this issue, as they believe it undermines justice for victims and fails to discourage employers from continuing harmful practices. State Senator Andrew Gournardes is leading the effort to pass a bill that would protect jury verdicts in such cases. Under the current rule in New York, judges are required to lower verdicts if they deviate significantly from … Read more

Mexico’s Groundbreaking Lawsuit Seeks $10 Billion and Industry Change from U.S. Gun-Makers

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Mexico City, Mexico – The government of Mexico has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against several major U.S. gun manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson, Colt, Glock, Beretta, and Ruger. The lawsuit alleges that these companies have played a role in the rampant cross-border gun trafficking that has fueled violent crime in Mexico. In a significant ruling, a federal appeals court in Boston recently decided that the gun industry’s immunity shield does not apply to Mexico’s lawsuit, allowing it to proceed. The lawsuit seeks not only damages but also a court order to force the gun-makers … Read more