News & Developments »

Federal Court Approves Computer-Assisted Review

This ruling approves the use of predictive coding as an alternate approach to the lengthy and costly manual review long viewed as the "gold standard."

Welding Fume MDL Settlement Shows Increased Use of QSFs

The qualified settlement fund allows defendants to take tax deductions from contributions to the fund while giving plaintiffs independence in receiving payments.

Federal Court Considers Climate Change Suit Dead in Water

The case was primarily dismissed on res judicata and collateral estoppel grounds, but Judge Guirola also gave a lengthy discussion on the plaintiffs' lack of standing.

Articles »

Denial of Cert in Cases with Federal Preemption Defenses

By Deborah A. Elsasser

The defenses raised in these cases dealt with the preemption of state-law tort claims by the government-contractor defense and the aircraft owner/lessor immunity statute.

The Path to Aggregate Settlements

By Chad R. Hutchinson and Donna Brown Jacobs

Attorneys representing multiple parties must understand the ethical and practical considerations involved in proposing or accepting aggregate settlements.

The Recognition of "Ordinary" Mass Toxic Torts

By Paul V. Majkowski

As litigation between Chevron and residents of Ecuador continues, how the "ordinary" mass-tort or toxic-tort case will be addressed could take on greater importance.

Announcements

Save the Date for Massachusetts Workshops

The Products Liability and Mass Torts Litigation Committees are presenting a two regional CLE workshops on Friday, November 16, 2012.

The First National Institute on Aviation Litigation

Join us in New York City on June 7, 2012, where aviation lawyers from across the United States will showcase an aviation accident case.

Joint CLE Seminar Was a Great Success

The Joint CLE Seminar provided an opportunity to network with colleagues and in-house counsel and to hear the latest developments in mass-tort law.