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Judge's Order Shows Contempt for Doctors' and Lawyers' Tactics
As anticipated, Judge Janis Graham Jack's written Order 29 in the In re Silica Products Liability Litigation multidistrict litigation (“MDL”) was far from complimentary to the plaintiff bar. The order, dated June 30, addresses subject matter jurisdiction, admissibility of evidence and sanctions for some lawyers Judge Jack basically deemed charlatans. The order followed the defendants' presentation of evidence during a 3-day hearing in February in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Corpus Christi Division, which showed that many of the claims under investigation were brought on the basis of faulty or nearly nonexistent medical diagnoses.
The Numbers Did Not Add Up
The MDL involved 111 cases originally filed in Mississippi state court and later removed to federal court by the defendants. The number of plaintiffs represented in those 111 cases, however, is huge, with numbers ranging from one to 4280 per case. Most of those plaintiffs are from Mississippi, Alabama or Texas, but others are residents of Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee and West Virginia. The defendant corporations in the cases ranged from six to 134, some of which are incorporated or have their principle place of business in Mississippi.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.