Ninth Circuit Approves Nationwide Class Action Settlement
By Pravin R. Patel – July 3, 2019 | The court approved the settlement despite objectors’ contentions that variations in state law precluded predominance finding.
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
Defendants in Complex Case Accuse Plaintiffs' Counsel of "Serious Abuse"
By Fritz Metzinger – July 3, 2019 | In a case involving experiments by the U.S. government on citizens of another nation, defendants accused opposing counsel of failing to reasonably investigate their claims and doctoring and withholding evidence.
Articles
Searching for “Clear Evidence” in the Wake of Albrecht
By Elie Biel – July 23, 2019 | The ruling failed to provide the degree of clarity that many in the industry had hoped for.
If It Walks Like a Duck: State Consumer Protection Act Litigation Following Product Liability Cases
By Kasey M. Adams – July 23, 2019 | Various state attorneys general have filed what are essentially mass tort personal injury claims on behalf of an entire state under the guise of “consumer protection.”
Audio
Mindfulness and Mental Health Tips for Lawyers in 2019
This Sound Advice covers five simple ways to improve your mental health as a practicing attorney, with specific tips centered around the benefits of mindfulness, the buzzword of our day. (11:52 min)
To Climb or Not to Climb
This Sound Advice discusses business development tips and tricks for young lawyers—how to "put yourself out there" without being a nuisance. (10:30 min)
Mass Torts Litigation
Learn how to get involved with the Mass Torts committee and maximize your Section membership!
Programs & Events
Aug
20
Events | Webinar
How to Succeed as a Trial Lawyer: Negotiating and Mediating Ethically
ETHICS 60 min
Most cases settle before trial. You need to know how to negotiate and mediate while avoiding ethical pitfalls. What statements to opposing counsel are unethical, including nondisclosure of facts you…
Oct
17
Events | In-Person
23rd Annual National Institute on Class Actions
CLE 630 min
This premier class action conference is in Nashville and more relevant than ever. Whether you litigate and try class action lawsuits, want to learn how to best help your clients, or learn about curre…
Nov
13
2019 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference
CLE 825 min
The conference will highlight women Leading for Success in the Courtroom, in the Judiciary and in the Profession. You'll have the opportunity to learn from leading litigators from across the nation a…