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New York Law Journal

Catching the Cannabis Wave? The Legal Status of CBD and Its Future as a Subject of Civil Litigation

The rapid pace by which CBD is being introduced to the consuming public is not free of regulatory and litigation risk.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Attraction to E-Cigarettes Is Actually One of Its Biggest Risks

What is most attractive about e-cigarettes like the JUUL is that they come in a variety of flavors and are widely accessible, drawing in JUUL's most common user, the young adult.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Justices Express Wariness of 'Junk Science' in Applying Fair Share Act

An attorney told the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Wednesday that applying the full weight of the Fair Share Act required juries to apportion damages in all products liability cases, but several justices said they were worried doing so would open the door to "speculation" and "junk science" in the courtroom.
4 minute read

Law.com

Critical Mass: Congress Takes Aim at 'Forced' Arbitration. Plus: Women Make Strides in MDL Leadership

Members of Congress reintroduced a measure to curb arbitration clauses, claiming they shut the courthouse door on employees, consumers and survivors of sexual abuse among others
6 minute read

The Recorder

5 Ways Autonomous Vehicles Will Change Law That You Might Not Expect

Eric Tanenblatt, the global chairman of public policy and regulation at Dentons, discusses how self-driving cars may lead to change in zoning laws, public finance, and more.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

5 Ways Autonomous Vehicles Will Change Law That You Might Not Expect

Eric Tanenblatt, the global chairman of public policy and regulation at Dentons, discusses how self-driving cars may lead to change in zoning laws, public finance, and more.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Could I Speak to Your Litigator? Angry Customer Sues Retailer Lululemon Over Cotton Blend

A lawsuit alleges the athletic apparel company misled customers with claims its product was comprised of 92 percent pima cotton, a fabric deemed superior for its length and smoothness, while it only contained about 40 percent.
3 minute read

The Recorder

A Tale of 2 Trials: How These Defense Teams Notched Rare Class Action Verdicts

Keker, Van Nest & Peters and Wilkinson Walsh & Eskovitz scored separate defense verdicts in California this month in consumer class action trials.
8 minute read

Law.com

Critical Mass: Judge Chhabria Gets Riled Up as Roundup Trial Starts. Plus, A Tiebreaker Talc Case?

Sparks flew as the first bellwether trial in the multidistrict litigation over Monsanto's Roundup herbicide opened in San Francisco
6 minute read

The Recorder

SCOTUS Reversing 9th Circuit, Says There's No Leeway in Deadline for Class Action Appeals

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a plaintiff suing over “Cobra Sexual Energy” pills had missed a 14-day deadline to seek appeal of an order decertifying the class action.
4 minute read

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