Landmark Approval: US Judicial Panel Introduces Groundbreaking Rule to Regulate Federal Mass Tort Cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — A judicial panel in the United States has approved a groundbreaking rule to regulate federal mass torts, marking a significant step forward in the legal arena. The rule, which is set to take effect in 2024, aims to streamline and consolidate the handling of mass litigation cases involving numerous plaintiffs across multiple federal courts. The approval of this rule comes as a response to the growing concern over the complexity and inefficiency of managing mass torts. Currently, cases involving similar claims but scattered across multiple jurisdictions often face logistical challenges and inconsistencies … Read more