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December 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

First Trial in Litigation Tying Pa. Medical Device Plant Emissions to Cancer Ends in Defense Win

The case is one of about 100 lawsuits against B. Braun, most of which are filed by Kline & Specter.
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December 05, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Linklaters Duo Jumps to Reed Smith's Structured Finance Practice

Peter Williams and Elizabeth Walker had only been with Linklaters for a little more than two years when they opted to join Reed Smith in New York City.
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December 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Mastering the Art of Client Management

Effective client management does not only include your knowledge of the law. It includes how you communicate with your client, helping to set reasonable expectations, and gaining your client's trust.
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December 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Dec. 5, 2024—Flaster Greenberg

Michael J. Egnal has joined Flaster Greenberg as counsel in the real estate and environmental law department.
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December 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Are You Engaging in Cringeworthy Business Development?

I recently shadowed an M&A lawyer named Elizabeth to critique her approach to meeting with a new client. None of her credentials of being a brilliant and accomplished transactional lawyer came to the forefront in this meeting with a client. They were totally overshadowed by her use of many “NOs” in the conversation.
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December 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Dealing With the Threat of Sanctions

Requests for sanctions are becoming more and more commonplace and warrant developing risk management protocols. Whether it is a letter sent pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 11 or a state law equivalent, the threat of sanctions should not be taken lightly. Prior to initiating a lawsuit or asserting a claim, the factual and legal basis for doing so needs to be properly vetted.
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December 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Dismisses Digital Privacy Suit Against E-Commerce Company

In Ingrao v. AddShoppers, the court granted the defendants' motions to dismiss allegations that they compiled users' personal information to send targeted ads.
4 minute read
December 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The 'Roundup' Round-Up: Will a Recent Third Circuit Ruling Spell the End for Roundup Products Liability Litigation in Pa. State Courts?

Over 100,000 cases have been brought against Monsanto Corp. nationwide, claiming its Roundup weed-killer contains a carcinogenic active ingredient, namely, glyphosate. Hundreds of such cases are pending in Pennsylvania alone. But for over 30 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found evidence of glyphosate’s noncarcinogenicity for humans, and in 2015, the EPA determined “that glyphosate is not likely to be carcinogenic to humans.
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December 05, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Are In a Strong Spot, But Their Continued 'Growth Mindset' Comes With Challenges

An "aggressive" lateral market as well as expense pressure and partner integration will challenge firms in 2025, even as they are looking to build on an already strong position.
5 minute read
December 04, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Hits US With $227,000 Sanction for Discovery Misconduct

“The court previously declined to impose monetary sanctions for the United States’ discovery misconduct throughout this litigation, which has involved inconsistencies, late disclosures, and the spoliation of evidence, although such conduct is unacceptable,” the judge held in an earlier ruling.
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