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Tara Pehush Appointed as New Partner at Venable’s New York Office, Enhancing Its Product Liability and Mass Torts Group

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New York, NY – Venable LLP has expanded its legal team with the addition of Tara Pehush as a partner in the New York office’s product liability and mass torts group. The firm, which made the announcement on Monday, is bolstering its capabilities in several key areas of litigation with Pehush’s hire. Pehush brings a wealth of experience in handling complex legal issues, particularly in the realms of products liability, commercial disputes, and toxic tort litigation. Her role at Venable will involve not only representing clients but also advising them on risk management strategies and … Read more

3M Strikes $6 Billion Settlement in Historic Mass Tort Case Over Earplug Safety Claims

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota-based manufacturing behemoth 3M has agreed to a landmark $6 billion settlement to resolve a mass tort litigation involving its combat earplugs, marking this as possibly the largest case of its kind to date. The company announced that the settlement funds, to be paid between 2023 and 2029, will consist of $5 billion in cash and $1 billion in 3M common stock. Despite the agreement, 3M maintains that there has been no admission of liability, asserting that the products implicated in the lawsuit were safe and effective when used correctly. For … Read more

Could Red-Flag Laws Be the Key to Stopping Mass Shootings? Insights from Recent Studies

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In states across the U.S., red-flag laws, also known as extreme risk protection orders, are increasingly seen as a critical tool in the effort to curb mass shootings. These laws, which now exist in at least 19 states and the District of Columbia, allow courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others. These legislative measures permit family members, law enforcement, and, in some cases, other community members to petition a court to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person who may be at risk of committing violence. … Read more

Michael Sacchet Takes the Helm of Ciresi Conlin’s Mass Tort Division

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Michael Sacchet has taken on the role of chair for the mass tort practice at Ciresi Conlin, a Minnesota-based law firm known for its vigorous legal advocacy and a commitment to justice. This leadership position highlights the firm’s ongoing strategy to enhance its litigation capabilities in complex legal battles involving mass tort. In his new role, Sacchet will steer the firm’s efforts in representing numerous clients harmed by defective products, environmental disasters, and other large-scale corporate misconduct. His experience and acute legal acumen are expected to fortify Ciresi Conlin’s position in challenging … Read more