Multicounty

New Jersey Legal Experts Share Strategies for Navigating Multicounty Litigation at Atlantic City Forum

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Atlantic City, New Jersey — Legal professionals gathered Wednesday to delve into the complexities of multicounty and multidistrict litigation during a panel discussion. The event focused on strategic approaches to streamline these often-complicated legal processes. Attendees highlighted the importance of addressing root causes promptly and leveraging the expertise of special masters for effective case management. Experts emphasized that early identification of general cause issues can significantly impact litigation outcomes. By tackling potential problems before they escalate, attorneys can better navigate the intricacies of complex cases. Tips shared during the session also included ensuring that local … Read more

New Multicounty Litigation Bid Against Monsanto and Bayer Over Roundup Exposure Filed in New Jersey

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TRENTON, N.J. — In a recent legal maneuver, attorneys have submitted a new application to the New Jersey Supreme Court seeking to consolidate several lawsuits against Monsanto Co. and its parent company, Bayer AG. The lawsuits allege injuries from exposure to Roundup, a popular weed killer produced by the companies. This application marks the second attempt to have these cases designated as multicounty litigation, emphasizing the significance and scope of the claims involved. The push for multicounty litigation underscores the complexities and shared characteristics of the lawsuits, which claim that exposure to Roundup has resulted … Read more

New Lawsuit Surge: New Jersey Moves Toward Multi-County Litigation Against Monsanto Over Roundup Injuries

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Trenton, NJ – In what marks a moving development within the legal realm, a recent filing with the New Jersey Supreme Court has introduced a second application requesting the consolidation of numerous lawsuits against Monsanto Co. and Bayer AG. These lawsuits allege injuries stemming from exposure to Roundup, Monsanto’s widely used herbicide. This motion for multicounty litigation underscores the growing legal challenges facing the corporations. The application, if approved, would streamline numerous cases alleging health damages due to the weed killer, targeting the efficiency and efficacy of judicial resources. This legal maneuver follows mounting claims … Read more

"Morrow County Man Indicted on 17 Charges Including Attempted Aggravated Murder Following Multicounty Crime Spree"

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MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio — Joshua Boucher, a 44-year-old man who has been detained in the Ashland County Jail, faces a slew of serious charges that now include attempted aggravated murder. Morrow County Prosecutor Andrew Wick announced that a grand jury issued 17 new charges against Boucher following his arrest. The charges stem from multiple allegations including attempted murder, kidnapping, felonious assault, aggravated robbery, and aggravated burglary. This string of charges was confirmed on Thursday by the recent grand jury indictment. Prior to these charges, Boucher was apprehended in a dramatic police encounter in Loudonville, Ohio. … Read more