Partnership

Johnson & Johnson Unveils $8 Billion Talc Settlement in Partnership with Mass-Tort Experts

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Johnson & Johnson has reached a significant agreement with specialized mass-tort law firms to resolve its long-standing talc-related litigation for $8 billion. This decision comes after years of legal battles over allegations that the company’s talc products contained asbestos, a substance linked to cancer. In this settlement, J&J will end its defense against hundreds of thousands of claims from individuals who allege that the company’s talc products caused serious health issues, including mesothelioma. The agreement is intended to pay off all existing and future claims related to the talc products, effectively clearing a significant legal … Read more

Emma Rush of Irwin Mitchell Reflects on Her Path to Partnership and the Profound Impact of Medical Negligence Law on Clients

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Birmingham, United Kingdom – Emma Rush, a medical negligence partner at Irwin Mitchell, derives profound fulfillment from her ability to positively impact the lives of individuals who have suffered significant injuries. In one notable case, Rush successfully secured an admission of liability on behalf of a client who underwent an above-knee amputation due to an undiagnosed medical condition. This legal victory enabled the client to receive interim payments, purchase a prosthetic limb, and undergo rehabilitation, markedly improving their quality of life. Rush, the first in her family to attend university, pursued her law degree at … Read more

Levin Papantonio Redefines Partnership Success in Law, Inviting Firms Nationwide for Elite Co-Counseling Opportunities

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Pensacola, Florida – Levin Papantonio, a venerable institution in personal injury litigation, has long established its prowess in the legal domain since its inception in 1955. Known for its critical role in mass torts and class action lawsuits, the firm has gained national recognition for securing formidable jury verdicts and settlements exceeding $80 billion. With nearly 70 years of service, Levin Papantonio has been a beacon for excellence in legal circles, illustrated by its extensive leadership in over 70 multidistrict litigation (MDL) cases and national class actions. The firm’s expertise is not limited to favorable … Read more

NBA Seeks to Dismiss Warner Bros. Discovery Lawsuit Over Media Rights Deal with Amazon Amid Breakup of Long-standing Turner Partnership

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NEW YORK — The NBA has formally requested the New York Supreme Court to reject a lawsuit from Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that the media giant’s subsidiary, Turner Broadcasting System, did not meet the conditions necessary to match a competitive bid for league broadcasting rights. This legal conflict has emerged weeks after the NBA inked a substantial $76 billion media deal with Amazon Prime Video, Disney, and NBC, possibly ending its long-standing broadcast partnership with Turner that started in 1984. In a 28-page court document submitted on a recent Friday, along with supplementary filings, the … Read more