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A Progress Report on the New Rule 26(b)(4)(C)

The amended rule gives attorneys greater liberty to work with experts but opens the door to arguments that a particular communication requires disclosure.

Get Your "FACTS" Straight

A proposed federal legislation, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2013, would require asbestos bankruptcy trusts to publicly disclose information about claimants.

Analyzing the Seeds of Pom Wonderful

Has the landmark decision staunched the onslaught of food-advertising litigation by consumers?

Articles »

Reflections on Weeks

By Samuel L. Felker

The end of a winning streak for brand-name manufacturers or just a blip on the state-law tort screen?

Assessing Litigation Risks Before It's Too Late

By Lori B. Leskin

Act now to avoid "woulda-coulda-shoulda" scenarios.

Advertencia: Florida Silent on Duty to Warn in Spanish

By Jaret J. Fuente and David L. Luck

Manufacturers are not required to provide bilingual product warnings.

Sound Advice »

Is Your Client's Product Subject to the Jurisdiction of the CPSC?

By Laura Walther

Before investing time and energy on behalf of your clients, you should first determine whether their product is a consumer product. Laura Walther outlines the differences between types of products. (6:35 min)

Building Your Network: A Diverse Perspective

By Ira Gonzalez

According to Ira Gonzalez, the best networking doesn't usually just happen—it requires a plan. Learn how to develop your business and career with an eye toward the future.

(7:48 min)

New Consumer Product Safety Regulations

By Charles Joern

Two new regulatory rules for consumer products have recently gone into effect. Chuck Joern explains the importance of each for you and your clients. (12:24 min)

Roundtables »

Career Development 101: Practical Advice

Young lawyers today face various challenges as they work to further their careers, from establishing and expanding a network to finding a good advocate who will help advance their career. Join us for a discussion on how can young lawyers turn these challenges into opportunities. (01:13:25)

Biopharmaceuticals and Products Liability Litigation

The difference between biologics and small molecule therapeutics—the types of drugs most products lawyers have litigated to date—as well as recent developments stemming from the 2010 Affordable Care Act will be the focus of this roundtable. (56:26)

The CPSC's Publicly Searchable Database

This roundtable will discuss the origin and workings of the controversial database, the Company Doe litigation, and future concerns with the database. (58:49)

Announcements »

Save the Dates: CLE Workshops Coming Your Way

Register now for two upcoming CLE workshops presented by the Chemical and Food & Supplements subcommittees.

Register for Upcoming Roundtables!

We are pleased to offer a stellar lineup of Roundtables, which are live audio programs on timely topics of interest to your practice.

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