Edward E Neiger

Edward E Neiger

June 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Beginning of the End: Upcoming Deadlines, Resolution Updates in Mass Tort Litigation

This installment of the Mass Torts Update highlights upcoming deadlines and resolution updates in mass tort litigation, focusing on four specific cases.

By Edward E. Neiger, Alexandra W. Robertson, David H. Stern and Tessa G. Cuneo

6 minute read

May 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Recent Retail Industry Bankruptcy Cases

This issue of the Bankruptcy Update focuses on the recent retail industry bankruptcy cases of 99 Cents Only, Express and JOANN.

By Edward E. Neiger, Marianna Udem and Joo Hee Park

5 minute read

April 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Suboxone: Profits Over People; Developments in Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy

This issue of the Mass Torts Update addresses the United Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordering the consolidation of Suboxone dental injury lawsuits as centralized in the the Northern District of Ohio. It goes on to provide an update on Purdue Pharma's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.

By Edward E. Neiger, Alexandra Robertson and Gregory Lawrence

5 minute read

March 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Biotech Industry Bankruptcy Cases: 'Zymergen' and 'Humanigen'

This issue of the Bankruptcy Update column focuses on the recent biotech industry bankruptcy cases of Zymergen and Humanigen.

By Edward E. Neiger, Marianna Udem and Joo Hee Park

5 minute read

March 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Understanding Rule 702 and the 'Daubert' Standard; Related Updates in the Tylenol and Paraquat MDLs

This article discusses how, for multidistrict litigation (MDL) to move forward to trials, we must understand 'Daubert', Rule 702 and the role of the judge in determining the admissibility of expert testimony. It goes on to highlight recent updates in related Tylenol and Paraquat MDL cases.

By Edward E. Neiger, Alexandra Robertson and Gregory Lawrence

6 minute read

December 14, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Logistics Industry Bankruptcy Cases: Yellow Corporation, Western Global Airlines

This issue of the Bankruptcy Update focuses on recent logistics industry bankruptcy cases of Yellow Corporation and Western Global Airlines.

By Edward E. Neiger and Marianna Udem

5 minute read

October 26, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Maui Wildfire Victims Face an Avalanche of Legal Concerns

This article discusses the details of the Maui wildfires and highlights the resulting legal issues for the victims, as well as the lawsuit against Hawaii Electric.

By Edward E. Neiger, David Stern and Alexandra Robertson

8 minute read

June 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Second Circuit Establishes 7-Factor Test for Nonconsensual Releases in Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Reversal

The Second Circuit's decision is an important step forward, particularly for the personal injury victims, who have not received a single penny from the over $50 billion in opioid-related settlements to date.

By Edward E. Neiger, Jennifer A. Christian and David Stern

9 minute read

May 19, 2023 | New York Law Journal

More Retail Filings in Focus: Bed Bath & Beyond, David's Bridal and Christmas Tree Shops

This issue of the Bankruptcy Update focuses on recent filings by Bed Bath & Beyond, David's Bridal and Christmas Tree Shops as the wave of retail sector bankruptcies intensifies.

By Edward E. Neiger

5 minute read

April 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Latest Developments in Toxic Torts, Sexual Abuse and Other Notable Litigations

In this edition of Mass Torts Update, Edward E. Neiger, Tessa Cuneo and David Stern provide the latest updates on the mass tort litigations involving firefighting foam, chemical hair straightening products, prenatal exposure to Tylenol, Camp Lejeune water contamination, and the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy.

By Edward E. Neiger, Tessa Cuneo and David Stern

11 minute read