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Stark & Stark

Dark Side of Cannabis: Personal Injury Risks and Consumer Protection Lawsuits Arising from Mislabeling, Testing Fraud, and Potency...

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The cannabis industry has undergone a rapid transformation over the past decade, spurred by evolving federal and state legislation. Yet, beneath the promise of legalization and medical innovation lies a growing public safety...more

McGuireWoods LLP

State Court Rejection of Federal Preemption in Product Liability Claim Highlights Uncertainty for Manufacturers

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On Feb. 11, 2025, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District in Durnell v. Monsanto Co., upheld a jury verdict awarding $1.25 million in compensatory damages to plaintiff John Durnell from defendant Monsanto Co....more

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Protecting Yourself from Dangerous Products: Tips for Consumers

Dangerous products are far more common than they should be. Despite manufacturers’ and retailers’ obligations to avoid putting dangerous products on the market, numerous people suffer serious and fatal injuries caused by...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

The Future of CPSC’s Budget

The House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce (the “Subcommittee”) recently held a hearing on the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) budget, which was cut by $1.525 million from Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 to...more

Alston & Bird

Class Action & MDL Roundup 2023 Q3 - Catching the Class Action Waive(r)

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Welcome back to the Class Action & MDL Roundup! This edition covers notable class actions from the third quarter of 2023. In this edition, a mistake is just a mistake, “99.99%” isn’t 100% clear, and faxes aren’t always...more

Morris James LLP

What is Products Liability?

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In very simple terms, product liability holds a person or company legally and financially liable for harm that is caused when their product is defective. In the U.S. in 2020, nearly 11 million people were treated in hospital...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Protecting Confidential Information and Avoiding ‘Public Hazard’ Labeling Under the Florida Sunshine in Litigation Act

“Public hazard” is not a label that any company would want associated with its product. Such a label can have far-reaching consequences for product manufacturers, especially if a product is involved in mass litigation....more

Butler Snow LLP

Pro Te: Solutio – Vol. 12, No. 2

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Pro Te: Solutio returns for its second edition of 2019. As the year grinds on, our attorneys at Butler Snow are taking proactive and creative steps to confront and solve the issues that affect our areas of practice. The...more

Snell & Wilmer

Adopting a Safety Policy and Assembling a Safety Team

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Large or small, every life science or medical technology company will eventually have to deal with a products liability claim or event. A lack of adequate planning for such an occurrence can result in damage to the brand,...more

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