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.
Arizona ABS Program Fuels New Mass Tort Law Firm Model
Arizona's nonlawyer-ownership rules let investors and AI firms co-own tort practices—here's how the model works and who is funding it.
Uber Sexual Assault Bellwether Trial Adds Pressure to 2026 Mass Tort Docket
Uber faces $4,000+ sexual assault claims; back-to-back 2026 jury verdicts signal higher settlement costs ahead.
Colorado Silica Trial Becomes a Test Case for Emerging Mass Tort Claims
A $17.45 million Colorado verdict marks a turning point in artificial stone silicosis litigation, with juries nationwide rejecting manufacturer claims that engineered stone can be safely fabricated.
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.
Recent Court Rulings Reshape the Mass Tort Bankruptcy Landscape
Supreme Court decisions in 2024–2026 have shut down bankruptcy protections that once sheltered mass tort defendants, forcing settlements through litigation and negotiation instead.
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.
Can Social Media and AI Platforms Be Treated Like Defective Products?
Social media and AI platforms escape most product liability scrutiny despite documented harms, but legal pathways for treating them as defective products are beginning to emerge.
Special Masters Proposed as Bankruptcy Courts Face Mass Tort Pressure
Bankruptcy judges are proposing special masters to manage mass tort caseloads, a move that could accelerate claim resolution but raises fairness and legal authority questions.
California Mass Tort Firm Ends Challenge to Fee Sharing Restrictions
A California mass tort firm has ended its challenge to the state's fee-sharing restrictions, confirming these ethical rules remain the binding standard for all practitioners.