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Epstein Becker & Green

New York Court of Appeals Holds That Child Victims Act Claims Brought Against the State of New York Must Meet Statutory...

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In a unanimous ruling, the New York Court of Appeals held that the New York State Legislature did not alter the substantive pleading requirements of Section 11(b) of the Court of Claims Act (the “Act”) for claims brought...more

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Georgia enacts sweeping tort reform: Key takeaways from SB 68

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On April 21, 2025, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 68 (SB 68) into law, marking a significant shift in Georgia’s civil litigation landscape. Aimed at shedding the state’s “judicial hellhole” reputation, the law...more

Alston & Bird

What to Expect from Georgia’s New Tort Reform Law

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Our Industrials & Manufacturing and Products Liability Groups break down how Georgia’s new law alters the tort landscape....more

Goldberg Segalla

The Expansion of Dog Owner Liability in New York

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In a landmark decision likely to have wide-ranging implications for premises liability claims and insurance defense litigation, the New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, has upended decades of precedent in its...more

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How Personal Injury Settlements are Calculated in California

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California is home to more than its fair share of personal injury claims, the vast majority of which, according to California courts, include car crashes and slip and fall injuries. Workplace injuries involving cuts and...more

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Why You Shouldn't Wait to File a Personal Injury Claim after a California Car Accident

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Speeding, distracted or drunk driving, and other kinds of negligence frequently lead to catastrophic car crashes in California. In fact, in 2024 the state saw more than 18,000 injury and fatality causing car accidents. When...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

Personal Injuries, Treble Damages and Attorney’s Fees: The Supreme Court Approves Civil RICO Actions Resulting from Personal...

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Under the Racketeer Influence and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), an individual can bring a civil action for an injury to the individual’s business or property caused by a RICO violation (referred to as “civil RICO”). 18...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Florida’s Floating Time Bombs: The Legal Dangers of Unregulated Boat Rentals

Millions of tourists, along with local residents, flock to Florida’s pristine waters to take pleasure in the sun and sea while experiencing boating freedom. But beneath the picturesque surface lies a growing and often...more

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message

Prioritize Safety for Your Gen-Z Jurors

We live in uncertain times, and that is becoming a more obvious observation by the day. From the turmoil in the financial markets to the tumult in the marketplaces of ideas, there is a widely felt lack of security,...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Guns, Liability, and the Law: Why the Gustafson Decision Matters

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The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) has long been a cornerstone of protection for firearms manufacturers and sellers, shielding them from liability when their products are misused in crimes. But recent...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Does Strict Liability Apply When You’re Injured by Exposure to Toxic Chemicals?

It is becoming almost impossible to avoid being exposed to multiple different chemicals on a daily basis. Companies use them to make their environments look and smell cleaner, to keep pests away, and to save time in...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Supreme Court Ends Circuit Split with Ruling That Plaintiffs Can Seek RICO Damages for Certain Personal Injury Claims

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Resolving a deep split among federal circuit courts, the U.S. Supreme Court has broadened plaintiffs’ ability to sue under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) for economic loss stemming from personal...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Guide to Serious Injuries in Personal Injury Lawsuits

Attorneys who work to help accident victims recover full compensation for their losses know that incidents like motor vehicle collisions, falls, medical malpractice, and truck accidents can cause a wide variety of injuries....more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Insights for Insurers

The Ultimate Social Inflation Survival Guide

Insurance professionals, risk managers, and counsel deal with it on a daily basis, plaintiffs' personal injury lawyers are driving and benefiting from it, consumers and policyholders are paying for it, litigation funders are...more

Cozen O'Connor

Claims Notes: April 2025

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Comprehensive Tort Reform Bill Clears Georgia Legislature; Expected to be Made Law - The Georgia House of Representatives and Senate have passed a bipartisan, comprehensive tort reform bill. Governor Brian Kemp is expected...more

Stark & Stark

Court Affirms Admissibility of DTI-Based TBI Diagnosis in Oklahoma Federal Case

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In a significant decision for plaintiffs litigating traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma has denied a defense motion to exclude expert testimony based on diffusion...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Supreme Court Issues New RICO Decision

The Supreme Court’s decision clarifies the civil damages provision of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. On April 2, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn,...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

IARC Classifies Gasoline As a Human Carcinogen – Litigation May Follow

Last month, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced its new classification for “automotive gasoline and some oxygenated gasoline additives.” In a result that follows IARC’s previous pattern and...more

Kaufman & Canoles

K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - April 2025 #3

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The settlement of a $2.8 billion federal class-action antitrust lawsuit filed by athletes against the NCAA and the largest conferences (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC) was approved by the defendants and plaintiffs in...more

Stark & Stark

Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents: What You Do Next Matters

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In my years representing seriously injured clients throughout New Jersey, I’ve seen just how devastating a simple slip, trip, or fall can be. A cracked sidewalk or uneven paver stones, a wet grocery store floor, or a poorly...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Seeking a Depo-Provera Settlement: What Patients and Families Need to Know

The costs of an intracranial meningioma diagnosis can be substantial. Not only can this diagnosis lead to a lifetime of medical bills and other costs, but it can drastically reduce patients’ quality of life as well....more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Laboratory Services Cooperative Data Breach Impacts 1.6 Million Planned Parenthood Patients

On April 10, 2025, Laboratory Services Cooperative (“LSC”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized third party gained access to parts of LSC’s network. In this...more

Goldberg Segalla

Florida Jury Awards Plaintiff $18 Million in Asbestos Case against Brake Grinding Manufacturer

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Court: Florida – 17th Judicial Circuit Court - Plaintiff, Denise J. Guth Cook alleged asbestos exposure from consumer talc products and automobile parts. She specifically alleged bystander and household exposure from...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

EisnerAmper Sends Data Breach Letters Following 2023 Security Incident

On April 8, 2025, Eisner Advisory Group LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access parts of the company’s computer network. In this...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

90 Degree Benefits Provides Notice of Data Breach

On April 8, 2025, 90 Degree Benefits filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that information in the company’s possession was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, 90...more

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