Revolutionizing Legal Strategy: Key Insights from the Mass-Tort MDLs Bench/Bar Leadership Summit

Washington, D.C. – Legal professionals are grappling with unique challenges presented by mass tort multidistrict litigations (MDLs), which have surged in complexity and number in recent years. These consolidated cases, which streamline pretrial proceedings for numerous plaintiffs against common defendants, often present novel hurdles in terms of discovery and coordination, requiring a sophisticated level of bench and bar collaboration. A recent leadership summit spotlighted these issues, emphasizing the intricate dance between efficiency and thoroughness that judges and attorneys must navigate in these proceedings. The summit, drawing experts from various legal sectors, aimed to forge strategies … Read more

The Mass Tort Landscape in 2024: Biggest Class Action MDLs, Potential Settlements, and New Lawsuits Emerging

NEW YORK – As the new year begins, the landscape of mass tort litigation in 2024 is starting to take shape. From the biggest class action MDLs to the potential settlements and growth opportunities, here are the key mass torts to watch. At the forefront of the mass tort world is the Camp Lejeune Lawsuit, even though it is technically not an MDL class action. The Eastern District of North Carolina has established a mini-MDL for the over 110,000 administratively filed cases under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA). With the Department of Justice launching … Read more