James M Beck

September 22, 2006 | Law.com

The recent controversy over FDA declarations related to federal pre-emption of state product liability laws has brought into the crucible of high-stakes tort litigation a hitherto relatively obscure area of administrative procedure. Dechert's James M. Beck examines the core precedent applicable to determining the extent of judicial deference to FDA decision-making.

By James M. Beck

7 minute read

January 29, 2004 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvania since 1978 has followed the unique form of strict products liability established in the state Supreme Court case of Azzarello v. Black Brothers Co.

By James M. Beck

9 minute read