Failure to Implement Safety Technologies Raises Design Defect Claim
By David Elman and Samantha Bonanno – April 6, 2021 | Design defect class action on behalf of mass shooting victims allowed to proceed against American gun manufacturer in Canada.
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
How to Remove a Case to Federal Court
By Allison Ng and Steven Harkins – April 1, 2021 | A few practical tips and typical steps to consider for young attorneys.
Articles
Don’t Show Up Empty-Handed When Using the “Empty Chair” Defense
By Joshua F. Kahn and Daniel L. Adamson – Febuary 4, 2021 | The Maryland high court joins several other jurisdictions that require a defendant in complex cases to present expert testimony to generate a jury question as to the fault of a nonparty.
The Swine Flu Litigation
By Paul D. Rheingold and Clifford J. Shoemaker – December 7, 2020 | The United States is currently on the verge of a national vaccination program for COVID-19. But the last time the country ran a program to immunize every American, in 1976, a very serious side effect began to appear.
Audio
Tips for Transitioning In-House or to the Government During a Pandemic
By Amber Grayhorse and Natassia Kwan – April 1, 2021 | In this Sound Advice, Amber Grayhorse (Senior Employment Counsel at Snap Inc.) and Natassia Kwan (Deputy City Attorney for City & County of San Francisco) present some tips and advice for the audience regarding transitioning into an in-house role or to the government while working remotely and during a pandemic. They discuss what led them to their current positions and challenges faced during the transition to their new roles. Lastly, they touch on the progress and optimism they have for diversity in the legal profession. (14:43 min)
Tips for Selecting Diverse Neutrals
By Ebony Morris and Rebekah Ratliff – March 26, 2021 | In this Sound Advice, Ebony Morris and Rebekah Ratliff will provide tips on selecting diverse neutrals in complex litigation matters. (10:19 min)
Mass Torts Litigation
Learn how to get involved with the Mass Torts committee and maximize your Section membership!
Programs & Events
Apr
20
Events | Webinar
National Institute on E-Discovery 2021
ETHICS 60 min
Join our renowned e-discovery judges, litigators, and in-house counsel as they examine the continually evolving state of electronic discovery in litigation.
May
05
Events | Webinar
2021 Virtual Litigation Section Annual Conference
CLE 60 min
The Litigation Section Annual Conference is the premier event for litigators. The conference will take place virtually May 5-7, 2021. We expect to attract more than 500 attendees, including in-house…
Jul
21
Events | Webinar
Cross-Border Institute 2021
ETHICS 60 min
Join international data privacy, cybersecurity, and E-Discovery thought leaders for the fifth year.