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Revealed: HHS Secretary’s Involvement with Scientologist-Linked Law Firm in High-Profile Legal Battles Against Major Pharmaceutical Companies

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Washington, D.C. – A recent investigation has cast a spotlight on the connections between the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and the law firm Wisner Baum, which is known for its litigation history with major corporations like Bayer and Merck. This connection has drawn scrutiny due to the firm’s ties to the Church of Scientology and prominent environmental activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wisner Baum has built a reputation on representing plaintiffs in mass tort cases against pharmaceutical giants, notably involving Bayer’s herbicide Roundup and Merck’s HPV vaccine, Gardasil. These cases have centered … Read more

Mass Tort Mayhem: Companies Confront Surge of Dubious Claims with Bankruptcy Strategies

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In the increasingly complex landscape of American civil litigation, a surge in mass tort claims has ushered in a contentious era where questionable lawsuits are multiplying against businesses, particularly those in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer product sectors. This escalation is partly fueled by substantial financial investment from Wall Street, which eagerly backs these suits anticipating lucrative payouts from substantial settlements. Legal analysts note that a growing practice among plaintiffs’ attorneys is to generate an overwhelming number of claims, some of dubious validity, to pressure companies into settling en masse. This strategy relies heavily … Read more

California’s New PFAS Regulations Promise a Cleaner Future: What Companies Need to Know

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Sacramento, CA — A substantial shift in the environmental regulations landscape is imminent in California, set to commence on January 1, as two significant pieces of legislation—AB 1817 and AB 2771—start dictating the use of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. These changes pose significant challenges and responsibilities on businesses within the state and beyond, requiring stringent adherence to avoid liability. PFAS, often labeled as “forever chemicals,” have been a staple in manufacturing for their durability and resistance qualities, finding purposes in a multitude of products including textiles, cosmetics, food packaging, and a variety … Read more

Legal Victory Partial for Companies in Arkansas Lithium Royalty Dispute

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Little Rock, AR – In a significant legal proceeding on Friday, an administrative law judge hinted at likely siding partially with a group of five companies that petitioned the state Oil and Gas Commission to establish a royalty rate for lithium production from the Smackover formation in southern Arkansas. This area is emerging as a hotbed for lithium extraction, vital for battery production. The companies, seeking clarity and stability regarding the financial terms of lithium extraction, hope a fixed royalty rate will make investment and operations planning more predictable. Lithium, predominantly used in batteries for … Read more