Four Tips for Winnowing Meritless MDL Cases
By Benjamin J. Broadhead and Christine R.M. Kain – September 28, 2020 | A few ways to combat plaintiffs employing a “park and ride” strategy.
Mass Torts Litigation
The Mass Torts Litigation Committee addresses current and emerging issues that arise in a broad spectrum of substantive areas, where the common denominator is the large number of plaintiffs asserting the tort claims.
Practice Points
COVID-19 PREP Act Declarations and EUAs for Medical Device Licensors
By James R. Browning Jr. – June 29, 2020 | Practitioners should review the relevant PREP Act declarations and FDA EUAs before and in advising clients who may be considering licenses giving free access to their intellectual property.
Articles
The Rule of Law, and Rule 16, Persist in Multidistrict Litigations
By Pravin R. Patel and Samuel J. Mendez – July 31, 2020 | The Sixth Circuit drew on a line of cases in which appellate courts had reined in MDL courts seeking efficiencies outside the scope of the Federal Rules and section 1407.
Before COVID-19 Discouraged Litigation Tourism, There Were Snap Removals
By Monee Takla Hanna and Dustin B. Rawlin – July 31, 2020 | Now that the practice of snap removals has been cemented in three circuits and continues to gain acceptance, congressional amendment of the statute may be the only action to stem the tide.
Audio
The Ford Personal Jurisdiction Cases: A Preview to Oral Argument in the Supreme Court
By Sarah Frederick and Jamie Santos – August 31, 2020 | The Supreme Court will soon hear oral argument in the Ford cases. Goodwin products liability and appellate partners Sarah Frederick and Jaime Santos discuss why the specific personal jurisdiction question raised in this petition is important and what we might expect to hear from the current Court on the issue. (12:35 min)
COVID-19: The Next Public Nuisance?
By Courtney Ward-Reichard – July 1, 2020 | In the COVID-19 era, businesses face the risk of lawsuits brought by employees or customers. In this presentation, Courtney Ward-Reichard discusses the use of public nuisance as a cause of action in class action lawsuits alleging exposure to the virus at a place of business, and defenses to such claims. (9:09 min)
Mass Torts Litigation
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Programs & Events
Sep
15
Events | Webinar
How to Ethically Protect and Secure Communication in Online Dispute Resolution[CC]
ETHICS 60 min
This webinar will review key ethical concerns related to virtual and online mediations and provide practice tips as to how attorneys can collaborate with client representatives, communicate with the…
Sep
24
Events | Webinar
Pandemic Insurance Issues: What Your Company Needs to Know [CC]
CLE 60 min
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to business closures worldwide, causing impacted businesses to look to their insurance policies for business interruption, civil commotion, and other losses.
Oct
13
Events | Webinar
Class Actions National (Virtual) Institute
ETHICS 60 min
This premier class action conference will be presented as a virtual conference and will be more relevant than ever. Whether you litigate and try class action lawsuits, want to learn how to best help…