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Unveiling the Texas Two-Step: A Controversial Legal Tactic Used by Major Corporations to Handle Lawsuits

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Austin, Texas — A legal maneuver known as the “Texas Two-Step” has recently come under scrutiny for its role in helping major corporations like Johnson & Johnson and Georgia-Pacific manage their mass tort liabilities through strategic bankruptcy filings. Crafted by the law firm Jones Day, this technique splits a company into two separate entities under Texan law. One of these entities assumes all the mass tort liabilities and then files for bankruptcy, potentially streamlining numerous lawsuits while shielding the parent company’s main assets and operations from related legal claims. This approach allows the financially healthier … Read more

Family Feud: How to Handle a Son-in-Law’s Unending Political Messages

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Washington — In the midst of a politically charged climate, diverging viewpoints within families have become a common source of tension, turning even benign group chats and family gatherings into grounds for unwanted political discourse. This dynamic takes center stage as many Americans, like one troubled parent from an anonymous city, are grappling with polarized political dialogues even in their most personal communications. The issue in question came to light when a father expressed his concerns over his son-in-law’s incessant sending of political content via text, bringing political undertones to familial relations and spawning discomfort. … Read more

Empowering Bankruptcy Judges to Effectively Handle Mass Tort Litigations

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In the world of complex legal battles, bankruptcy courts have proved to be a pivotal avenue for efficiently managing mass tort litigations. The unique structure and function of these specialized courts have allowed them to handle numerous cases that involve large groups of claimants and defendants, such as those arising from widespread damages done by defective products or corporate misconduct. Mass tort cases typically involve plaintiffs from across the country, sometimes numbering in the thousands, who allege harm due to the actions or products of one or more defendants. Coordinating such widespread litigation poses signficant … Read more

How to Handle Well-Meaning In-Laws with Different Parenting Beliefs

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FREEVILLE, NY – A couple seeks advice on how to navigate their in-laws’ religious influence on their parenting decisions. The couple, who recently had their first child, face suggestions from their religious in-laws that stem from their evangelical beliefs. In search of a solution, the couple wrote a letter to advice columnist Amy Dickinson, known as Ask Amy. The in-laws, who are described as nice people, tend to view everything through the lens of their religious beliefs. While the couple appreciates their love and concern, they do not wish to raise their child in their … Read more