Litigation

New Online Tracker Unveiled to Navigate the Complex World of College Sports Litigation

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Sam C. Ehrlich, an assistant professor in the Department of Management, has recently unveiled an innovative online resource named the College Sports Litigation Tracker. This free database focuses on keeping track of ongoing legal battles that have the potential to reshape the landscape of collegiate sports in significant ways. The tracker is a comprehensive resource that details 38 active lawsuits, addressing major issues such as revenue sharing among athletes, their employment status, and reforms related to Title IX. Ehrlich’s database not only summarizes intricate legal scenarios in plain language but also provides frequent updates and … Read more

Major Legal Symposium to Examine the Future of Mass Litigation in Wake of ‘Harrington v. Purdue’ Decision

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New York, NY – In the evolving landscape of U.S. legal proceedings, mass torts and class action lawsuits represent a significant area of focus that challenges the balance between efficiency, fairness, and access to justice. Among these, the ongoing opioid crisis stands out as a key example of the complexities involved in managing and resolving large-scale legal disputes through the judiciary system. For decades, federal courts have employed mechanisms such as class actions and multidistrict litigation to manage mass torts, and in the 21st century, bankruptcy proceedings have increasingly become a tool to consolidate claims … Read more

Legal Powerhouses Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere Join Norton Rose Fulbright’s Chicago Team, Bolstering Litigation and Dispute Leadership

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CHICAGO — Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, has bolstered its Chicago office with the addition of two highly regarded litigators, Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere. The duo will lead the office’s Litigation and Disputes team, focusing on a mix of product liability, consumer disputes, environmental issues, and mass tort litigation. Previously part of the founding team at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, another litigation-focused Chicago firm, Lee and Casmere bring with them a wealth of experience. Over their careers, they have managed complex legal challenges across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, genetic engineering, … Read more

Kline & Specter Clinches Product Liability Group of the Year After Securing Billions in Monsanto Litigation

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Philadelphia, PA — Kline & Specter PC, a Philadelphia-based law firm, has recently garnered attention for securing impressive legal victories in product liability lawsuits, highlighting its proficiency in tackling some of the biggest and most complicated cases in the country. In particular, the firm made headlines with its substantial verdicts against agrochemical giant Monsanto over claims related to its herbicide, Roundup, which have amounted to billions of dollars. Not limited to just one significant legal battle, the firm has also been instrumental in mass tort litigation concerning the pharmaceutical drug Elmiron, associated with bladder disorders. … Read more