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Mind Your Step: Navigating Landmines in the Joint Defense Landscape

In the mass tort litigation context, where one plaintiff typically brings similar claims against numerous defendants within a particular industry, the coordination of defense efforts among codefendants can be a very prudent course of action. This practice, however, is fraught with landmines that can have a devastating effect on clients and practitioners alike.

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In the mass tort litigation context, where one plaintiff typically brings similar claims against numerous defendants within a particular industry, the coordination of defense efforts among codefendants can be a very prudent course of action. By banding together to develop a litigation strategy and common defense, competitor companies can pool their knowledge, expertise, and resources to achieve the most beneficial outcome for their respective clients. This practice, however, is fraught with landmines that can have a devastating effect on clients and practitioners alike.

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