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Divided Eighth Circuit Sides With GE's Timely Removal of Indemnification Action to Federal Court

Judge Ralph R. Erickson found that GE filed a notice of removal within the proper 30-day window after receiving a complaint from Monsanto, now owned by Bayer.
5 minute read

Law.com

Seattle Jury Awards $100M in PCB Trial Against Monsanto

The trial, called Rose v. Pharmacia, is the 10th involving former students, teachers and parents at the Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe, Washington.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Ex-Marathon General Counsel Takes Legal Reins of Another Energy Company

Kimberly Warnica is jumping aboard APA Corp. as it tightens its belt following a disappointing 2024.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Thwarting of $14B US Steel Deal Won't Dampen Japan-U.S. M&A, Lawyers Say

Japan’s outbound M&A volume grew by 36% to nearly $45 billion last year. By September 2024, outbound M&A from Japan to the U.S. was also up a remarkable 160% to $32 billion.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'True Leadership Is About Putting Others First': 2024 In-House Award Winners Inspired, Took Road Less Traveled

Among the honorees were Don Liu of Target and Sam Khichi of CVS, who immigrated to the United States as children and were determined to make the most of the opportunities their parents provided. As an elementary school student, Khichi worked at his father's dry cleaning store and sold greeting cards door to door.
8 minute read

Law.com

Social Media, Plastics & Baby Formula: Mass Torts To Expect in 2025

Lawyers are looking at emerging litigation over plastic pollution and video game addiction, while cases over diet drugs, "forever chemicals" and cow's milk-based infant formula for preemies continue to proliferate.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Plaintiffs Seek Redo of First Trial Over Medical Device Plant's Emissions

The plaintiffs claim that B. Braun Medical Inc.’s victory earlier this month came out of a trial marred by incorrect jury instructions and improper rulings on what testimony was and was not admissible.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

What Mass Torts Trials Are in Store for Philadelphia in 2025

Several of Philadelphia's mass tort programs are gearing up for their debut trials in early 2025, with more to come as the year goes on.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

New Mexico Levies Record $48M Emissions Fine Against Natural Gas Giant

“If you violate your permit by failing to effectively invest in compliance, we will hold you accountable," said Zachary Ogaz, general counsel of the New Mexico Environment Department.
4 minute read

Law.com

'Serious Misconduct' From Monsanto Lawyer Prompts Mistrial in Chicago Roundup Case

A spokesperson for Monsanto said in a statement that the company believes the “cross-examination regarding risks factors for [the plaintiffs'] injury was appropriate given the evidentiary record in this case.” The spokesperson called the plaintiffs’ decision to seek a mistrial “unusual and telling.”
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