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Statute of Limitations Multidistrict Litigation

Statute of Limitations refers to a statute that sets the time period during which a legal claim can be brought. Most statute of limitations laws require individuals to sue at some point during a set period... more +
Statute of Limitations refers to a statute that sets the time period during which a legal claim can be brought. Most statute of limitations laws require individuals to sue at some point during a set period usually commencing from the date of the wrong or injury or the discovery of the wrong or injury. Except for under a limited set of circumstances, if an individual does not file a suit within the specified time period, the law bars them from ever suing on that claim. less -
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What to Know About the Latest Updates in Ozempic and Wegovy Lawsuits

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Key takeaways: The legal claims against Novo Nordisk are not about banning the drug. They are about accountability and informed consent. The core of these lawsuits is the product liability principle known as “failure to...more

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Federal Courts Decline to Centralize All COVID-19-Related Business Interruption Insurance Lawsuits

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The US Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation on August 12 denied certain plaintiffs’ motions to centralize lawsuits brought by businesses seeking insurance coverage for coronavirus (COVID-19) losses....more

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Solving the Problem(s) of Multidistrict Litigation, Part 1: Early Identification of Meritless Claims

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Multidistrict litigation (MDL) has become a major component of the U.S. civil litigation system. MDLs now make up over half of the total civil caseload in the U.S., with product liability cases comprising the vast majority of...more

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Toxic Tort & Product Liability Quarterly Vol. 9, No. 2, May 2016

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In a case that may make it easier to prove causation in Maryland lead paint cases, the Maryland Court of Appeals held that neither direct evidence of the source of lead nor expert testimony was necessary when a trier of fact...more

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