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Mass Torts and Investment Capital: How Financial Backing is Reshaping U.S. Litigation Landscapes

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Washington, D.C. – Mass tort litigation, a legal system designed to handle numerous related civil lawsuits simultaneously, has recently come under scrutiny for its effectiveness and economic impact. Critics argue that instead of offering fair compensation to victims, these legal battles mainly benefit trial lawyers and their financial backers, burdening the economy by draining resources from productive businesses. Multidistrict litigation (MDL), a key procedural approach within mass torts, was originally created to improve the efficiency of managing large clusters of federal lawsuits. However, these MDLs, which once represented 38 percent of the federal civil caseload … Read more

Billions at Stake: How Mass Tort Litigation and External Funding Drain the U.S. Economy and Clog the Courts

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Washington, D.C. – The landscape of mass tort litigation in the United States, a critical but complex facet of the judicial system, is facing criticism for its failure to fairly compensate victims while draining economic resources. The mass tort mechanism, often involving multi-district litigation (MDL), was created to streamline large civil lawsuits through consolidation. However, instead of fostering efficiency, it has morphed into a lucrative opportunity for lawyers and their financial backers, overshadowing its initial purpose. In recent years, these litigations have disproportionately clogged the judiciary, making up 65% of federal civil cases in 2023, … Read more

U.S. Businesses Brace for New Wave of State-Level Privacy Regulations Starting 2025

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As the calendar flips to 2025, a new era dawns for businesses throughout the United States grappling with a significantly expanded patchwork of state-level privacy regulations. Beginning this January, eight states have enacted comprehensive privacy statutes, challenging companies to keep pace with an evolving legal landscape or risk severe penalties and damaged public trust. In the initial two weeks of the year, Iowa, Delaware, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and New Jersey will enforce their privacy laws. Tennessee, Minnesota, and Maryland are slated to follow later in the year. These states are enforcing thresholds based on factors … Read more

U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan Honored with 2025 Distinguished Federal Judicial Service Award for Pro Bono Advocacy

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Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Court Judge Timothy J. Corrigan, currently serving the Middle District of Florida, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Distinguished Federal Judicial Service Award. This accolade is in recognition of his unwavering commitment and exemplary service to the public, particularly in promoting pro bono legal services. The award ceremony, scheduled for January 16, will be presided over by Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz and will be broadcast live from the Supreme Court of Florida. This event highlights important contributions made by legal professionals toward public service and pro … Read more