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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

The Legal Intelligencer

Nearly Half of Philadelphia's Mass Tort Programs Are on Track to Close This Year

"Within the next several months, the court will be closing the Risperdal, Essure and Elmiron mass tort programs, as the lawyers and self-represented parties work through the remaining cases on the docket," Judge Joshua Roberts, head of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Complex Litigation Center, said.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Plaintiffs Claim Bad Evidentiary Rulings Fueled Monsanto's First Phila. Roundup Trial Win

The plaintiff argued in a post-trial motion that the court's entry and application of global orders regarding evidence in Philadelphia's Roundup trials resulted in the jury receiving a skewed picture of scientific research on the Monsanto-produced weedkiller.
4 minute read

Law.com

IBM Ordered to Produce Documents in Relation to Chemical Company's Spoliation of Evidence Claim by Ohio Judge

In a recent ruling, a judge granted The Lubrizol Corp.'s motion to compel the production of documents in support of its claims for spoliation of evidence against IBM, with Ohio being one of the few jurisdictions that permits parties to assert a cause of action for the tort of spoliation of evidence.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Recent Developments and Trends in Greenwashing Claims

Lawsuits alleging greenwashing are on the rise, targeting companies emphasizing environmentally conscious business practices and promoting environmental benefits of goods or services.
7 minute read

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