Litigation

Dechert Appoints Douglas Fleming and Jay Bhimani as Co-Chairs of Product Liability and Mass Torts Practice, Enhancing Nationwide Litigation Leadership

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New York, NY – Dechert, a global law firm, announced the appointment of Douglas Fleming and Jay Bhimani as co-chairs of their product liability and mass torts practice. This move provides the firm with bi-coastal leadership, with Fleming based in New York and Bhimani in Los Angeles. According to Dechert co-chair Mark Thierfelder, Fleming and Bhimani are well-suited to lead the national team in advising clients on navigating high-stakes litigation. This includes complex product liability and toxic tort cases, consumer class actions, and litigations brought by government plaintiffs. The firm’s product liability and mass torts … Read more

Top Product Liability Trial Attorney Kimberly Branscome Joins Paul Weiss in Los Angeles, Boosting Litigation Department

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LOS ANGELES – Kimberly Branscome, an esteemed attorney specializing in product liability and mass torts, has joined the Los Angeles litigation department at Paul Weiss as a partner. Branscome brings with her a wealth of experience in handling complex litigation cases concerning product liability, professional liability, environmental and toxic torts, and securities matters. Having previously served as the co-head of Dechert’s product liability and mass tort practice, Branscome has represented major corporations in highly publicized tort cases. Notably, she played a crucial role in Johnson & Johnson’s product liability litigation, which revolved around allegations of … Read more

Prominent Defense Lawyer Kimberly Branscome Joins Paul Weiss’ Litigation Department in Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES – Paul Weiss, a prominent law firm with 1,000 attorneys, has added a senior defense lawyer to its litigation department in Los Angeles. Kimberly Branscome, previously with Dechert, brings nearly four years of experience co-leading the product liability and mass tort practice at her former firm. Branscome’s trial practice focuses on complex cases involving product liability, environmental and toxic torts, professional liability, and securities matters. She has successfully defended clients across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, consumer products, energy, and automotive. Notably, she has served as lead trial counsel for major corporations such as … Read more

Holding the Third-Party Litigation Financing Industry Accountable: AdvaMed Urges Congressional Reform to Protect Patients and Innovation

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House Oversight Committee held a hearing on September 13, 2023, to address the concerns surrounding third-party litigation financing. AdvaMed and its members have expressed significant worries about the impact of these financing practices. They argue that third-party speculators, along with the attorneys they fund, are taking advantage of the mass tort litigation system, prioritizing their own financial gain over the well-being of patients, medical device manufacturers, and the general public. By investing substantial amounts into advertising campaigns, these attorneys and financial backers can generate a large number of cases, many … Read more