Failure to Warn Preemption Arguments Gaining Momentum
By Lauren Treadaway – August 22, 2018 | Branded pharmaceutical drug warning labels may be changed based on “newly acquired information” without first obtaining FDA approval.
Products Liability Litigation
The Products Liability Litigation Committee combines lawyers of all ages and backgrounds, who come from around the country and work in different practice settings. The committee offers national, regional, and local programs, publications and authoring opportunities, and CLEs on substantive topics that include consumer products, food and supplements, chemical, biotech, and pharmaceuticals.
Recent Practice Points
Abusive Briefing: Motions, Responses, and Replies—Oh, My!
By Kevin Underhill – August 22, 2018 | The first sign of approaching disaster was a motion asking for leave to exceed the page limit.
Articles
Counting Steps: Key Considerations for Wearable Device Manufacturers
By Jean Patterson and Elizabeth Monahan – August 22, 2018 | The rising popularity of wearable technology poses a challenge for existing legal and regulatory frameworks.
Safe at Home? Preservice Removal and the Forum Defendant Rule
By Lindsay C. Omolecki – August 22, 2018 | The federal removal statute contains an apparent loophole that can be used to remove a case to federal court before the forum defendant is served.
Sound Advice Podcasts
Embracing and Excelling in Supporting Roles as a Young Attorney
Dan Ahasay provides strategies for maximizing your effectiveness behind the scenes as a supporting attorney at trial and appellate argument. (13:27 min.)
Seeing Beyond the Statute of Limitations: A New Attorney’s Brief Guide to Assessing the Timeliness of a Products Action
While new litigators are quick to assess statutes of limitations, there are other important considerations in assessing whether a products action is barred. This Sound Advice briefly walks through those considerations. (8:44 min.)
Products Liability Litigation
Learn how to get involved with the Products Liability Litigation Committee and maximize your Section membership!
Meetings
Oct
18
Events | In-Person
22nd Annual National Institute on Class Actions
CLE 720 min
The premier class-action conference is back in Chicago 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 cur…
Nov
14
Events | In-Person
2018 Professional Success Summit
Join the Section of Litigation at the Professional Success Summit, November 14-16, 2018 in Houston, TX! The Professional Success Summit is a summit dedicated to networking and advancement for raciall…
Jan
10
Events | In-Person
2019 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts and Products Liability Committees' Joint CLE Seminar
We are excited for you to join us at this year's Joint CLE Seminar of the Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts, and Products Liability Litigation Committees. This one-of-its-kind CLE program brings wel…