Exploring Solutions: Judge Lafferty and Experts Discuss Mass Torts and Bankruptcy Synergy at UC Berkeley Event
San Francisco — The question of whether multidistrict litigation or bankruptcy serves as the optimal method for handling mass torts is complex and multidimensional. This topic was at the forefront of a recent discussion held last week in San Francisco, featuring key legal experts who explored the merging paths of mass torts and bankruptcy. The event, part of a series facilitated by UC Berkeley School of Law’s Civil Justice Research Initiative, provided a platform for a deep dive into these contentious legal strategies. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge William Lafferty III of the Northern District of California, … Read more