Litigation

Paul D. Rheingold: Pioneering Legal Mind Shapes Future of Mass Tort Litigation

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New York, NY – Paul D. Rheingold, a distinguished figure in the legal community, has notably advanced the practice of mass tort litigation throughout his career. As the founding partner of Rheingold, Valet, Rheingold, McCartney & Giuffra LLP, Rheingold has played a central role in more than 20 major drug and medical device cases that have significantly impacted public health policies and legal practices regarding consumer safety. Rheingold’s profound influence extends beyond his extensive courtroom experience. He has contributed to the legal field through educational endeavors, sharing his expertise as both a faculty member at … Read more

Menominee Judge Rules for City in Dispensary License Dispute, Moving Marijuana Litigation Saga Forward

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Menominee, MI — A local court’s decision marks a pivotal moment in Menominee’s ongoing dispute over the regulation of its cannabis industry. Earlier this month, the Menominee Circuit Court, led by Judge Mary Barglind, sided with the city in a legal battle concerning the number of licensed marijuana dispensaries permitted to operate. This ruling addresses the complaints put forth by Rize and The Fire Station, two local dispensaries. These companies initiated a lawsuit against the city in May 2023, after Menominee officials decided to amend their marijuana ordinance to allow more than two dispensaries, a … Read more

Jury Awards Half-Billion in Landmark Truck Safety Case as Industry Faces Soaring Insurance and Litigation Costs

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In a landmark decision that has sent ripples throughout the trucking industry, a jury has granted nearly half a billion dollars in total damages to plaintiffs following a fatal accident in 2019. The verdict targeted the manufacturer of a 2004 Wabash dry van trailer, claiming its rear impact guard was faulty, despite meeting safety regulations at the time of production. This decision did not include potential key factors such as the Volkswagen driver’s legal intoxication and both occupants’ failure to wear seat belts, as the case was centered solely around product liability. Earlier this year, … Read more

Exploring the Surge of Mass Torts in Ontario: Legal Experts Weigh In on Shifting Litigation Trends Across Canada

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Toronto, Canada – The landscape of litigation is witnessing a shift in Ontario as more plaintiffs’ firms opt for mass torts over the traditional class action approach, a trend less pronounced in other Canadian provinces. Legal experts from Blake’s Law Firm delved into the reasons behind this shift and explored how different regions across Canada are adapting to these changes. Mass torts involve pursuing multiple individual legal actions instead of a single class action lawsuit, especially in cases involving similar or identical products linked to the same manufacturer. Robin Linley, a litigator with Blake’s Litigation … Read more