Courts

Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Case Stumbles: A Major Setback in Bankruptcy Court’s Tort Battles

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Charlotte, North Carolina — Johnson & Johnson faced a significant legal setback as a federal appeals court upheld a ruling that blocks the company from transferring its talc liabilities to a newly formed subsidiary aimed at managing its ongoing lawsuits. This decision comes after numerous cases have been filed against the company, alleging that its talc products contain harmful asbestos, which has been linked to cancer. The company’s attempt to resolve approximately 38,000 pending lawsuits through a controversial bankruptcy strategy has drawn criticism and backlash from various stakeholders. This situation began when Johnson & Johnson … Read more

Texas Courts Emerge as Hotspot for Patent Disputes, with Eastern District Taking the Lead

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Marshall, Texas – Patent infringement lawsuits have seen a notable rise in the Eastern District of Texas, defying a national trend of declining cases. According to a report from Lex Machina, U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap handled 795 new patent lawsuits in 2024, significantly outpacing other federal judges in the country. This figure is more than six times that of the next highest judge, U.S. District Judge Alan Albright of the Western District of Texas, who oversaw 124 new patent disputes. Albright’s court, which once saw over 700 cases in 2022, has also faced a … Read more

"Concerns Rise Over Expert Witness Integrity in English Courts: Calls for Regulation Intensify"

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London, England — A growing chorus of concerns from legal experts and lawmakers has emerged regarding the role of expert witnesses in British courts, suggesting that insufficient regulation may expose the judicial system to potential miscarriages of justice. Prominent figures, including former Attorney General Dominic Grieve and former Justice Secretary Jack Straw, have voiced their apprehensions, indicating that trials—both criminal and civil—sometimes depend on the testimony of self-styled experts who may lack the requisite qualifications. Grieve noted that while expert testimony is essential, it frequently appears that some individuals act more like “hired guns” rather … Read more

2025 Sees Surge in Major Trade Secret Awards as Courts Favor Plaintiffs Over Competitors

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BOSTON — Legal battles over trade secrets are making headlines in 2025 as courts deliver monumental monetary awards. A recent case saw a medical device company awarded $452 million for trade secret theft, though this sum was later reduced to $59.4 million in exchange for a permanent injunction. Another ruling saw Walmart found liable for misappropriating trade secrets belonging to Zest Labs, resulting in a $222 million judgment. Meanwhile, a notable $2.036 billion award for Appian Software against Pegasystems was vacated last year but is currently under review by the Virginia Supreme Court. As this … Read more