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Legal Expert Sharona Hoffman Explores the Wide-Ranging Lifestyle Impacts of Obesity

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Cleveland, Ohio – As obesity rates continue to climb globally, the repercussions extend beyond the well-documented health implications, affecting various aspects of everyday life. Sharona Hoffman, a professor of law and bioethics at Case Western Reserve University, emphasizes that addressing obesity requires nuanced approaches that consider both preventive strategies and societal influences. According to Hoffman, obesity is not merely a health condition but a profound social challenge with implications for employment, insurance, and even human rights. Individuals with obesity often face systemic biases that can impact their quality of life and access to services. For … Read more

Litigation Expert Justin VandenBout Joins Norton Rose Fulbright, Bolstering Houston’s Legal Powerhouse

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HOUSTON — Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, announced the appointment of Justin VandenBout as a partner in the firm’s Houston office. VandenBout, a seasoned litigation attorney, will join Norton Rose Fulbright’s Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort practice team, bringing a depth of experience in handling complex litigation across multiple states. Previously with Chamberlain Hrdlicka, VandenBout has managed a diverse litigation practice that spans several areas, including commercial and product liability litigation, insurance coverage, and mass tort litigation. He has skillfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous high-stakes proceedings across the … Read more

Pharmaceutical Giants Challenge Delaware Court Over Expert Testimony in Zantac Case, Fear Increase in Mass Tort Filings

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Dover, Delaware — Leading pharmaceutical giants are urging Delaware’s highest court to reconsider a lower court’s decision that greenlit expert testimony in ongoing Zantac litigation, claiming the ruling misaligns with established federal standards. Companies like GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, Sanofi, and Boehringer Ingelheim, which are part of the lawsuit focused on the heartburn medication Zantac, fear it could transform Delaware into a hotbed for mass tort litigation. Represented by distinguished law firms including Dechert, Williams & Connolly, DLA Piper, and King & Spalding, these pharmaceutical heavyweights find the Superior Court’s decision unsettling. The ruling by Superior Court … Read more

Litigation Expert Justin VandenBout Joins Norton Rose Fulbright to Strengthen Houston Team Amid Rising Demand

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HOUSTON — Norton Rose Fulbright, a leading global law firm, announced the addition of Justin VandenBout as a partner in their Houston office. VandenBout, formerly with Chamberlain Hrdlicka, will serve within the firm’s specialized Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort practice team. VandenBout has built a robust nationwide litigation practice specializing in a variety of areas including commercial and product liability litigation, insurance coverage, and mass tort litigation. His extensive legal repertoire spans across handling cases for both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts, as well as arbitrations across many states including Texas, … Read more