News & Developments »

Beginning of the End of the Conte Foreseeability Doctrine

The California Supreme Court has issued an opinion that may lay the groundwork for overturning the controversial Conte v. Wyeth.

Chamber Vows to Fight Overregulation, Promote Tort Reform

Thomas Donohue, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, outlined the American Jobs Growth Agenda for 2012 in his State of American Business address.

The Learned Intermediary Rule in a Multi-Drug Context

A California court applied the rule where there were different warnings on a combination of drugs, but the physician was aware of and informed the patient of the risks.

Articles »

Releasing Joint Tortfeasors

By Douglas J. Pepe

Knowing the rules and taking them into account can be important when drafting settlement agreements.

Federal Rules of Evidence: Expert Opinions Based on Inadmissible Evidence

By Douglas J. Pepe

When experts testify at trial in federal court, their opinions must have a sufficient basis.

The Food Safety Modernization Act: Another Law of Unintended Consequences?

By Gary Wolensky, Anne Marie Ellis, and Kelly Regan

The FSMA is intended to allow the FDA to focus more on preventing food safety problems rather than reacting to problems after they occur.

Announcements

Section Now Accepting Nominations for Leadership Roles

Applications and nominations must be submitted using the online system by March 1, 2012.

Sixth Annual Chemical and Industrial Products Regional CLE Was a Success

The workshop, held on October 13, 2011, at the DuPont Country Club, was well-attended, and there was a fun cocktail hour sponsored by the Rivkin Radler law firm afterward.

Upcoming Events

Take a look at the committee's calendar of upcoming events for the dates, times, and locations of upcoming committee events, conference calls, and meetings

Mass Torts: Fall 2011 Newsletter

The latest edition of Mass Torts is now available.