Litigation

Judge Aileen Cannon Likely to Be Recused from Trump Litigation, Predicts Prominent Attorney

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Washington, D.C. – A growing chorus of legal experts is predicting that U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon could be removed from overseeing a high-profile case involving former President Donald Trump due to ongoing controversies surrounding perceived biases. The case, which has captured national attention, raised questions about the impartiality of the judiciary when handling cases related to prominent political figures. The concerns primarily stem from decisions Judge Cannon has made that seem unusually favorable to Trump. Critics point to her ruling that granted Trump’s request for a special master to review documents seized during an … Read more

Billions on the Line: How Litigation Finance Is Fueling a Surge in Mass Tort Lawsuits

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New York — The expansive world of mass tort litigation has emerged as a major player in the financial sectors influencing both the legal and investment landscapes. A growing interest in these types of cases has led to a significant influx of capital, with litigation funding reaching new heights. Companies have invested nearly $17 billion into various high-stakes lawsuits, including the widely publicized Camp Lejeune and 3M earplug cases, in 2023 alone. This surge in financial backing not only underscores the profitability of such lawsuits but also signals a shift in how legal battles are … Read more

Litigation Expert Justin VandenBout Joins Norton Rose Fulbright to Strengthen Houston Team Amid Rising Demand

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HOUSTON — Norton Rose Fulbright, a leading global law firm, announced the addition of Justin VandenBout as a partner in their Houston office. VandenBout, formerly with Chamberlain Hrdlicka, will serve within the firm’s specialized Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort practice team. VandenBout has built a robust nationwide litigation practice specializing in a variety of areas including commercial and product liability litigation, insurance coverage, and mass tort litigation. His extensive legal repertoire spans across handling cases for both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts, as well as arbitrations across many states including Texas, … Read more

Surge in Legal Battles: Sig Sauer Faces Increased Litigation as More Victims of Alleged P320 Pistol Defect Step Forward

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CONCORD, N.H. — Following a recent significant federal jury verdict, the controversy surrounding the Sig Sauer P320 pistol intensifies as ten new victims have lodged federal lawsuits against the firearm manufacturer in New Hampshire. These new claims, focusing on product liability and negligence, come in the wake of a $2.35 million award to a plaintiff injured by the P320, which has been described as “dangerously defective” by litigants. The fresh lawsuits spearheaded by the law firm Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky argue that Sig Sauer knowingly produced an unsafe weapon. Among the ten new plaintiffs, half are … Read more