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The first two parts of this series on mass tort tips discussed the best practices for intake and how to develop an inventory of mass tort cases. Now that all that hard work has paid off, and it’s time for settlement. In any personal injury...

Whether involved in mass tort or individual cases, personal injury attorneys must build their settlement checklists to include a review of health care information to ensure that no statutory liens exist. One of the key questions to ask the client...

Class actions are on the rise and many class action lawyers predict that it will continue to grow because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tasks such as completing the plaintiff fact sheets and reviewing medical records can quickly become overwhelming, especially when court deadlines are fast approaching.

Although students are still taking courses and faculty are still teaching, there have been numerous lawsuits filed against many colleges and universities on behalf of students seeking reimbursement for tuition, fees, and room and board.

When accepting a mass tort case, it can be a daunting task to manage a large group of clients. Whether a firm is brand new to mass tort litigation or just looking to brush up on best practices, below are tips to improve the flow of information...

Recent decisions from federal judges across the country illustrate that courts will not advance TCPA class actions unless they strictly meet the applicable standards.

When a law firm settles or resolves a personal injury claim on behalf of a client, the client’s health insurer has a right to be reimbursed for its past expenditures on the related injury.

Opioid litigation is a hot topic in the U.S. legal community. In response to the country’s opioid crisis, several states, individuals, and other local governments have filed lawsuits against various prescription opioid manufacturers and distributors.

A huge issue that class action litigators face is how to improve consumer notification and increase participation in class action proceedings. Many people simply ignore class action notices and miss filing their valid claims. In September 2019...

After years of limited guidance, the Supreme Court has finally provided direction to lower courts on the issue of preemption when they delivered their opinion in Merck v. Albrecht. “Preemption” is a common defense used by defendants in...

For years, the number of people becoming addicted to opioid-based pharmaceuticals has rapidly increased. People who are chronic users of opioid drugs can experience severe side effects and are at a greater risk of overdose related death. The...