Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of injuries suffered by people of all ages. Too often, store owners and managers have many day-to-day activities to deal with and may not notice dangerous conditions on their premises or may simply adopt an “I’ll get to it later” […]
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At law firms like Searcy Denney, collaboration between attorneys is valued to the extent that it is beneficial for the client. If you are facing a legal issue, contact the Florida personal injury lawyers at Searcy Denney for your free consultation. Collaboration Between Attorneys at the Same Firm True collaboration […]
Elmiron (also known as pentosan polysulfate sodium or PPS) is a drug prescribed for over 25 years to treat painful bladder syndrome or interstitial cystitis. This chronic bladder disease includes significant bladder or pelvic pain, incontinence, and dyspareunia. The condition afflicts millions of women in the United States and a […]
A U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)-prompted Class 1 recall one year ago led an Ireland-based company to stop manufacturing and marketing its cancer-causing, textured breast implants and tissue expanders. The recall, the most serious type issued by the agency, followed an FDA analysis that concluded the implants made by […]
The next hearing session of the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (“JPML”) is scheduled for May 28, 2020. In light of the Covid pandemic, all oral arguments are scheduled to be completed virtually by Zoom conference. Only three matters are set for oral argument to consider motions to […]
Litigation Update On January 30, 2020, class action, consumer protection and pharmaceutical lawyers from around the country will be in federal court in Tampa, Florida to argue before a panel of federal judges whether individual and class action lawsuits filed over the recalled Zantac should be consolidated before a single […]
In April of 2017, multi-district litigation (known as “MDL 2775”) was established in federal court in Baltimore, Maryland before United States District Court Judge Catherine C. Blake against Smith & Nephew, which is based in England and sells its products, which are not limited to hip implants, in 90 countries […]
The JPML consolidated 3M Combat Arms Earplugs Lawsuits on April 3, 2019. The 3M Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs may have cause hearing loss in military service members who used them.
On March 28, 2019, the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation will hear arguments from attorneys representing individual service members across the country and attorneys from 3M Company regarding whether claims against 3M for hearing loss injuries stemming from use of the earplugs during active duty should be consolidated […]
In eDiscovery, look before you leap! You have filed a lawsuit and you are set for a “meet & greet” conference with opposing counsel(s) to review and agree on discovery. What should you expect from opposing counsel and their client(s)? The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, of course, provide structure […]
