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Angeion Group Welcomes Industry Veteran Eric Schachter as New EVP to Enhance Class Action and Mass Tort Services

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MINNEAPOLIS — The Angeion Group has appointed Eric Schachter as Executive Vice President of Class Action and Mass Tort Services, enhancing its leadership team as the company continues to expand its innovative legal administration offerings. With over 25 years of experience in settlement administration, Schachter’s expertise is expected to significantly contribute to the firm’s operational excellence and client satisfaction. Schachter brings extensive industry know-how to his new role, having been involved in numerous high-stakes class action settlements that often totaled hundreds of millions of dollars. His track record includes managing complex cases across various fields, … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Mass Layoff Plans, Preserving Protections for Thousands of Workers

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A federal judge in California has issued a temporary injunction halting plans for mass layoffs of federal employees, putting a pause on President Donald Trump’s effort to significantly alter the federal workforce. The ruling, delivered by Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco, came in response to a lawsuit filed by various labor unions and several cities. This emergency order temporarily suspends the administration’s plans to terminate employees in multiple departments, including State, Treasury, Veterans Affairs, Social Security, and Transportation. The administration’s agenda had aimed to reduce the federal workforce substantially, a move that now faces … Read more

Revolutionizing Justice: How Landmark Mass Torts Have Transformed U.S. Legal and Corporate Landscapes

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New Orleans, Louisiana – Mass tort cases play a vital role in shaping the United States legal framework, often addressing widespread harm inflicted by corporations or large entities. Typically, these cases involve a multitude of plaintiffs who seek compensation for injuries related to defective products, harmful pharmaceuticals, environmental catastrophes, or instances of consumer fraud. Mass tort litigations allow individuals to consolidate claims, streamlining legal processes, and enhancing the potential for more substantial settlements. Analyzing several significant cases reveals their profound impact on society and the legal landscape. The asbestos litigation stands as one of the … Read more

"Navigating the Mass Tort Landscape: Key Strategies for Attorneys to Thrive in Emerging Cases"

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At the MTMP Spring 2025 conference, legal professionals gathered to explore pivotal strategies for assessing new opportunities in mass tort litigation. A key session, titled “Know When to Stay or Walk Away: Strategies to Evaluate a New and Emerging Mass Tort,” focused on essential decision-making processes for attorneys contemplating involvement in this complex area of law. Sara Papantonio, an attorney with Levin Papantonio Rafferty, led the discussion by outlining the three levels of participation in mass torts: passive, referral, and active. Each level presents unique risks and responsibilities. Papantonio described passive involvement as engaging in … Read more