Posted in Mass Torts
On April 24, 2019, the second Case Management Conference (CMC) in the Valsartan Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) before Judge Kugler in Camden, New Jersey was conducted. As part of the agenda, the Court sought to finalize the leadership structure for plaintiffs and defendants. Accordingly, partner, Stefanie Colella-Walsh, has been named as… Continue reading
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
If a party brings an action alleging a breach of fiduciary duty by a person holding a Power of Attorney, or by an Executor of the Estate, this party should be aware that this judgment may have a lasting impact should it be obtained.
Posted in Mass Torts
You have seen a lot of commercials and have probably been searching the internet for some straightforward explanations about Xeljanz Lawsuits. Very simply, Xeljanz (aka tofacitinib) is a drug made by Pfizer used to treat arthritis. Because Xeljanz has to essentially suppress the patient’s immune system to treat arthritis inflammation, the… Continue reading
Posted in Mass Torts
On April 17, 2019, Judge Sargus, who is overseeing the Bard Hernia Mesh MDL in the Southern District of Ohio, held a Case Management Conference. At the time of the conference, the Court noted that there were just over 1,700 cases filed in the MDL, with approximately 80-100 new cases… Continue reading
Posted in Mass Torts
Currently, there are more than 10,000 IVC filter cases filed across the country, in state and federal courts, with a majority being filed against manufacturers, Bard Medical and Cook Medical. IVC filters are small devices surgically implanted into the inferior vena cava in an effort to catch blood clots (where… Continue reading
Posted in Personal Injury
Spring is in the air once more, and the warmer temperatures may make you want to take your motorcycle out for a leisurely drive. If you’re planning to ride your motorcycle with a group, there are some things you want to keep in mind to stay safe on the road.
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
The “D” word is a scary one. However, when considering the idea of a divorce, whether you are unhappy in your marriage, or your spouse has informed you that he or she is, giving into the urge to hide under the covers is a really, really bad idea. Knowledge is… Continue reading
Posted in Mass Torts
On March 27, 2019, the initial Case Management Conference for the Valsartan MDL was held in the District of New Jersey before the Honorable Robert B. Kugler. At the time that the cases were consolidated before Judge Kugler, for pretrial purposes, in February 2019, there were approximately 40 cases filed,… Continue reading
Posted in Personal Injury
The New Jersey Senate and Assembly have approved a bill lifting the civil statute of limitations on certain sexual offenses. The Bill is presently in Governor Murphy’s office where it waits his signature to become law. If signed, the law would go into effect on December 1, 2019. The bill… Continue reading
Posted in Nursing Home
A federal jury in Miami found nursing home owner Philip Esformes guilty on 20 counts related to bribery, money laundering, kickbacks, and obstruction of justice.
