Litigation

Trailblazing Attorney Leads Groundbreaking Litigation in High-Stakes Drug and Medical Device Cases

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NEW YORK — Jonathan M. Sedgh, a prominent figure in the legal battle against pharmaceutical and medical device giants, has garnered significant attention for his role as a product liability lawyer at Morgan & Morgan. Sedgh is renowned for filing landmark lawsuits on behalf of clients who have suffered due to insufficiently tested or disclosed side effects of medical products. In August 2023, Sedgh made headlines when he and his team initiated the first lawsuit concerning the drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro, which was filed in Louisiana. The case revolves around a woman who developed gastroparesis, … Read more

As 2025 Looms, Litigation Finance Faces Regulatory Heat and Major Investment Shake-ups

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As the new year unfolds, the litigation finance industry, now valued at approximately $15.2 billion, prepares to navigate an evolving landscape of regulatory scrutiny and investment quandaries. This niche sector, which funds plaintiffs in legal battles in exchange for a share of potential settlements or awards, has turned heads not just for its bold financial layouts, but also for the increasing attention it’s drawing from governing bodies and courts across the United States. Litigation finance continues to come under the microscope, particularly with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce advocating for stricter regulations. These entities argue … Read more

Supreme Court Rejects Hold on Biofuel Waiver Litigation, Case Moves Forward

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Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court recently decided not to halt the ongoing lawsuit surrounding the issuance of small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). This ruling allows litigation to proceed that could redefine crucial aspects of national energy policy and environmental protection efforts. The controversy centers on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) role in granting waivers that excuse certain small refineries from blending ethanol with gasoline, a critical component of the RFS aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and bolstering the domestic biofuel industry. Critics argue that the EPA has … Read more

Enhancing Legal Outcomes: How a Strategic Document Review Protocol Can Streamline Litigation in Mass Tort and Product Liability Cases

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In the complex world of legal proceedings, managing eDiscovery and document reviews can be both critical and cumbersome for corporations entangled in litigation. The efficiency and effectiveness of sorting through potentially thousands of documents hinge heavily on employing a well-structured document review protocol. This protocol serves as a guideline to legal review teams tasked with filtering through immense amounts of data for responsiveness and relevancy to the cases, particularly in mass tort or product liability litigation. The key to a successful document review starts with a comprehensive understanding of the case themes. Lawyers must clarify … Read more