Supreme Court Decision Shields Monsanto; Federal Law Overrules Roundup Injury Litigation Claims
Supreme Court bars state courts from suing over Roundup labeling, shielding Monsanto from tens of thousands of pending cancer injury claims.
Category Litigation
Mass litigation and legal proceedings
Why asbestos litigation remains legally challenging for exposed victims seeking compensation
Asbestos litigation faces a convergence of medical, legal, and procedural obstacles that can leave sick victims unable to prove exposure or causation before the statute of limitations expires.
Disney Pays $50 Million to End Subscriber Complaint Class Action Litigation
Disney will pay $50 million to settle a class action lawsuit over mandatory ESPN bundling that raised streaming costs for subscribers.
How Large Scale Mass Tort Coalitions Are Changing Litigation Strategy
Mass tort coalitions consolidate power in a handful of lead firms, accelerating settlements but raising questions about individual claimant representation.
Kirkland Adds Orrick Mass Tort Leaders Amid Litigation Hiring Surge
Kirkland & Ellis recruits experienced mass tort partners from Orrick as law firms compete fiercely for specialized litigation expertise in a booming market.
New Pelvic Mesh Book Revisits Scandal That Rocked Mass Tort Litigation
A law professor's new book reveals how a sophisticated fraud scheme manufactured thousands of pelvic mesh lawsuits, shocking the mass tort world.
Kirkland Expands Litigation Bench With Mass Tort Hires From Orrick
A team of mass tort lawyers leaving Orrick for Kirkland shows how elite defense talent is consolidating — and why claimants should care.
A Critical Look at the Hidden Costs of Modern Tort Litigation
Litigation costs—including discovery, expert fees, and administration—consume 30 to 50 percent of modern tort settlements before claimants receive payment.
Chevron Seeks Sanctions in Philadelphia Paraquat Mass Tort Litigation
Chevron's sanctions motions aim to penalize alleged procedural violations by plaintiffs' attorneys in Philadelphia paraquat cases.
AI and Litigation Finance Are Changing the Economics of Mass Torts
AI is cutting mass tort discovery costs by 50-70%, making lower-value cases profitable for funders and law firms to pursue.