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Litigators of the Week: A Defense Verdict in Cook County in the First Zantac Trial

Defense lawyers for GSK, led by Tarek Ismail of Goldman Ismail, and Boehringer Ingelheim, led by Andrew Bayman of King & Spalding, won a defense verdict from state court jurors who rejected a claim that the discontinued heartburn drug Zantac caused an Illinois woman's colon cancer.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Focusing on Expense Management, Katten Grew Revenue by 5.2%, PEP by 9.2% in 2023

CEO Noah Heller said revenue growth also resulted from strong demand in practices including insolvency and restructuring, private wealth, structured finance, and private credit, and, in the second half of the year, litigation.
6 minute read

Law.com

Federal Judge Certifies Class Action Claiming $31M in CITGO Pension Underpayments

"We are very pleased the court granted class certification to more than 1,700 CITGO employees and pensioners in this important ERISA case," one of the plaintiffs' counsel, Michelle C. Yau, chair of Cohen Milstein's ERISA practice, said in a statement. "This ruling and the court's recent order denying summary judgment pave the way for the class claims to move forward to trial and affirm our confidence that our clients will prevail."
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Michael Best Hit With Legal Mal Suit Over Work for Startup Company

A startup and its two founders sued Michael Best & Friedrich and two lawyers in Chicago, alleging they mishandled a business reorganization.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Sheppard Mullin Continues Chicago Expansion With Mayer Brown Partner

Mayer Brown partner Tom Panoff, who does commercial and antitrust litigation, said the move to Sheppard Mullin is good for his practice and clients.
2 minute read

Law.com

Federal Judge Dismisses Third Attempt to Bring Antitrust Complaint Against Board of Psychiatry, Neurology

"Whether MOC is a sound policy of accrediting physicians is a separate question from whether it restricts competition in the CME product market. Since the second amended complaint does not plausibly allege the latter, the plaintiffs' tying claims fail," U.S. District Judge Jeremy C. Daniel wrote.
4 minute read

Law.com

Record $41M Jury Verdict Awarded to Lawyer for Medical Malpractice Claims

"The jury's verdict is bittersweet for this wonderful family, which has been devastated by Craig Pierce's injury and the loss of his ability to function independently and practice law," Christopher Hurley, a founding partner at Hurley McKenna & Mertz, said in a statement.
5 minute read

Law.com

Greer, Burns & Crain Files Trademark Suit Over Barbie Doll Counterfeits

Mattel is also asking to be awarded statutory damages of $2 million for every counterfeit use of the Barbie trademark.
2 minute read

Law.com

Federal Judge Dismisses Volkswagen Suit Challenging Illinois 'Multiplier Act'

The multiplier act did not bar Volkswagen from informing customers that the statute requiring manufacturers to reimburse dealers for services related to manufacturer-provided limited warranty was the reason for an increase in price or prohibited the company from raising prices to cover expenses, the judge held.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Second Hundred Law Firms Closer to the 'Center of Gravity' in Q1

So far in 2024, Second Hundred firms have the edge in demand growth, with their litigation practices gaining more strength.
5 minute read

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