Product

Prominent Trial Lawyer Joins King & Spalding’s Miami Team, Bolsters Product Liability Expertise

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Miami, FL — A significant career move has occurred within the legal field as a renowned trial attorney and former partner of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has transitioned to a new role at King & Spalding LLP. The experienced litigator joins the firm’s product liability and mass torts practice group in Miami, marking a notable shift in his professional trajectory. This strategic hire highlights King & Spalding’s ambition to strengthen its litigation team and expand its capabilities in handling complex product liability and mass tort cases. The arrival of the former Orrick partner is … Read more

DLA Piper Strengthens Austin Office by Acquiring Top Product Liability Expert from King & Spalding

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Austin, TX — In a significant development in Texas’ legal sector, DLA Piper has strengthened its Austin office with the addition of a prominent product liability and mass torts expert previously with King & Spalding. This move underscores a week filled with notable shifts among major law firms in the region, signaling a possible trend of strategic recruitment aimed at bolstering legal expertise in key areas of litigation. This transaction is part of a broader pattern of talent migration within BigLaw, whereby firms strategically enhance their capacities in lucrative legal fields such as product liability … Read more

King & Spalding Bolsters Legal Team with New Product Liability Partner, Will Stute

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Washington, D.C. – In a significant move within the legal sector, King & Spalding has announced the addition of Will Stute, an accomplished litigator, to its ranks as a product liability partner. Stute’s transition from McDermott Will & Emery, where he was highly regarded for his depth of expertise and successful legal strategies, marks a strategic enhancement to King & Spalding’s litigation capabilities. At King & Spalding, Stute is expected to play a pivotal role in expanding the firm’s product liability practice, an area where demands are increasingly evolving alongside advancements in product technology and … Read more

Could Delaware Become the Go-To State for Product Liability Lawsuits? Insights from the Zantac Case

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Wilmington, Delaware — A recent wave of litigation centered around the heartburn medication Zantac is spotlighting Delaware as a potentially preferred venue for plaintiffs in pharmaceutical cases. The shift follows legal allegations that the drug, which was pulled from the market in 2020, may have caused cancer in numerous users. Legal experts suggest this trend toward filing in Delaware could be influenced by several key factors that make the state an attractive option for lawsuits. Delaware is renowned for its sophisticated understanding of corporate law, largely due to its role as a corporate domicile for … Read more