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The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Judge Upholds Roundup Defense Verdict—and the Rulings That Helped Monsanto Win

In upholding the Kline v. Nouryon verdict, Judge Ann Butchart of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas rejected plaintiffs' challenge to a series of global evidentiary rulings that gave Monsanto a newfound edge in the trial.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Consumer Class Action Accuses Chewy Pet Products of Containing Lead, Cancer-Causing Materials

The July 3 complaint was filed in San Francisco County Superior Court by the Beverly Hills, California-based firm, Brodsky Smith, on behalf of Gabriel Espinoza, accusing Chewy of failing to warn consumers of four products that may contain these cancer-causing chemicals.
2 minute read

Law.com

Consumer Class Actions May Be the Next Wave of PFAS Litigation

A new wave of litigation about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) has begun. If it gains momentum, it could be the biggest yet.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Silicon Valley Veteran Takes Over Agilent's Team of 100+ Lawyers

Bret DiMarco, who departed laser maker Coherent two years ago after helping engineer its $7 billion sale, is taking the legal reins of a health tech giant with a stock market value of $37 billion.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

4th Circuit Revives CERCLA Hazardous Waste Lawsuit Against Holdout Defendants

"It's a very important decision for Superfund sites across the country. The district court's decision, had it not been reversed on appeal, could have had the potential to disrupt these types of cases all across the country," said Gary D. Justis, who argued the appeal successfully on behalf of 68th Street Group.
3 minute read

The Recorder

43 States Reach $700 Million Settlement With J&J in Talc Product Lawsuits

A $700 million settlement reached by Johnson & Johnson with attorneys general from 43 states prohibits the pharmaceutical company from manufacturing, selling or distributing its talcum-based body powder products, which are known to increase the risk for cancer, in the United States.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Judge Slashes $1.8B Off of $2.25B Roundup Verdict

The plaintiff's lawyers said they "believe the reduction of the jury's verdict is a departure from established Pennsylvania law that we plan to appeal, seeking reinstatement of the full measure of compensatory and punitive damages."
3 minute read

Law.com

K&L Gates Represent Honeywell in Breach of Supply Agreement for Millions of Nitrile Gloves

"The nature and timeline of each S2S-manufactured deadline demonstrates that S2S was acting unreasonably with respect to issues that it had failed to show present health or safety concerns," according to Honeywell's complaint filed by attorneys with K&L Gates.
5 minute read

Law.com

A Cautionary Tale: EPA Lists PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances

"The EPA's new PFAS rule is the agency's first-ever exercise of its authority under Section 102(a) to directly identify CERCLA-specific hazardous substances," write Andrea Driggs, Meredith Weinberg and Benjamin Longbottom of Perkins Coie.
8 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Vinson & Elkins Get $93M Verdict Affirmed for Chemicals Manufacturer

The defendant, Praxair Inc., asserted three errors by the Orleans Parish trial court and requested a new trial.
4 minute read

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