October 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Decongestant MDL on Death's Door After Judge Strikes Key ClaimsOn Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan in New York dismissed key consumer claims in the multidistrict litigation against drugmakers of decongestants including Sudafed PE and NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu.
By Amanda Bronstad
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October 30, 2024 | Law.com
Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: Talc Bankruptcy Judge Sets Hearing on Vote Fight, Social Media Fails to Dismiss Schools' Addiction LawsuitsBy Amanda Bronstad
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October 29, 2024 | Law.com
Infant Formula Judge Sanctions Kirkland's Jim Hurst: 'Overtly Crossed the Lines'The Oct. 24 sanction banned Hurst, of Kirkland & Ellis, from presenting evidence or closing arguments for the remainder of the trial. "Mr. Hurst's professional conduct has been reasonably called into question," he wrote.
By Amanda Bronstad
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October 28, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
'Something Really Bad Happened': J&J's Talc Bankruptcy Vote Under AttackAt a hearing this month, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston said he would schedule a trial in late January or early February to determine whether J&J manipulated its bankruptcy plan's vote.
By Amanda Bronstad
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October 25, 2024 | The Recorder
Judge: Schools Can Sue Social Media for Expenses Related to Addicted StudentsU.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who is overseeing multidistrict litigation in the Northern District of California, allowed negligence claims brought by school districts to move ahead against Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook and Instagram, and the parent companies of TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube.
By Amanda Bronstad
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October 23, 2024 | Daily Business Review
'This Is Not a Coincidence': Lawsuit Blames Chatbot App Character.AI for Teen's SuicideThe suit is the first of its kind against a provider of artificial intelligence, but similar suits have been filed against social media giant Meta Platforms Inc., which owns Facebook and Instagram, and the parent companies of TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube.
By Amanda Bronstad
6 minute read
October 23, 2024 | Law.com
Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: Judge Advances Addiction Claims Against Social Media, Attorneys in Norfolk Settlement Want Objector to Pay $850K Appeal BondBy Amanda Bronstad
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October 22, 2024 | Law.com
Mass. Judge Declares Mistrial in Talc Trial: 'Court Can't Accommodate This Case'Suffolk County Superior Court Judge Jackie Cowin, according to a Courtroom View Network broadcast of the trial, acknowledged to the lawyers: "This is a bad outcome, and I recognize all the reasons it's a bad outcome, but it is what it is."
By Amanda Bronstad
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October 16, 2024 | Law.com
Judge Cites 'National Outrage' in Upholding State AG Claims Against MetaOn Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers allowed consumer claims brought by more than 30 state attorneys general to move forward against Meta Platforms, parent company of Facebook and Instagram.
By Amanda Bronstad
5 minute read
October 16, 2024 | Law.com
Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: J&J's 3rd Talc Bankruptcy Will Stay in Texas, Could Digital Payments Benefit More Than Class Members?By Amanda Bronstad
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