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A Brave New World - Consumer Protection And The Legislature. Jul 7, 2008 3639
California Supreme Court Adopts Sophisticated User Doctrine. Case overview May 8, 2008 977
Grin And Bear It: Product Regulations, International Treaties And Trade Agreements. Mar 20, 2008 1617
Arizona high court upholds several-only liability in products cases. Pannell, Susan J. Mar 1, 2008 686
Supreme Court decision will impact orthopedics: Senate panel questions the industry about relationships with physicians. Mar 1, 2008 1031
Widely advertised 'restless legs' drugs move into court. Heylman, Susan Feb 1, 2008 1468
Patients Become Plaintiffs Will Provide Readers with All They Need to Know about Product Liability Regulation to Protect Their Business. Jan 14, 2008 616
Fifth Circuit rejects preemption in auto glass case. Sileo, Carmel Jan 1, 2008 831
Extension Of Manufacturers' Product Liability Exposure After 10-Year Cut-Off Period. Nov 29, 2007 2632
Choice of law and predictability of decisions in products liability cases. Ena, Michael Oct 1, 2007 18141
The complementary roles of common law courts and federal agencies in producing and using policy-relevant scientific information. McGarity, Thomas O. Sep 22, 2007 17198
Use Of Sample Surveys In Product Liability Litigation. Aug 27, 2007 5707
Lawsuits question safety and efficacy of Plavix. Burtka, Allison Torres Mar 1, 2007 867
Taking on big pharma - and the FDA: the fight against federal preemption is far from over, but some courts have rejected drug company claims that an FDA preamble should be granted sweeping deference. Bograd, Louis M. Mar 1, 2007 3330
Lawyers focus on lens solution lawsuits. Porter, Rebecca Mar 1, 2007 686
New Paxil suits allege birth defect risk. Heylman, Susan Mar 1, 2007 1281
Challenging expert witness testimony in Florida products liability cases under Frye. Cavendish, Rebecca; Atkinson, Nicole Mar 1, 2007 4505
Mislabeling the pharmacist who does more than just mislabel the prescription: pharmaceutical liability under Florida Law. Alvarez, Richard C. Jan 1, 2007 2503
Feature - European Commission's Third Report On The Product Liability Directive. Hibbert, Matthew Dec 28, 2006 4450
Statutory Defence Under Product Liability Directive Successfully Invoked In English Court. Nicholson, Emma Dec 28, 2006 1891
Embracing risk factors in pharmaceutical litigation: plaintiff lawyers tend to be reluctant to take on a drug injury case unless the client has few or no risk factors for the injury alleged. But attorneys who take the road less traveled may discover it's the quickest path to success. Sizemore, J. Paul Nov 1, 2006 3326
The slow death of lap-only seat belts: new regulations that take effect next year finally will eliminate dangerous lap-only seat belts from all new vehicles, but older models equipped with these belts will remain on the road. Attorneys representing injured plaintiffs must understand recent developments in this litigation. Kuhlman, Brad Nov 1, 2006 2745
Undue deference: using federal agency rulemaking to promote federal preemption is a new tactic to undermine the civil justice system. Here's how to make the case against assertions that courts should defer to pro-preemption statements in agency rules. Frankel, Richard Nov 1, 2006 4430
Stop automaker discovery abuse: from disorganized 'reading rooms' to massive electronic databases, auto manufacturers have devised creative ways to avoid document production. Don't let them overwhelm you. You can defeat their tactics. Brinkley, Christopher L. Nov 1, 2006 3565
The 10,000 pound gorilla: federal preemption in class III medical device cases. DeVaney, Donna B.; Hamilton, Patrick A. Oct 1, 2006 4977
Scrutiny of defibrillator defects grows. Burtka, Allison Torres Aug 1, 2006 968
Mayhem on wheels: millions of people drive all-terrain vehicles for recreation and utility purposes, but accidents are common and safeguards are lacking. Here's how to traverse the legal terrain. Setchell, Larry Aug 1, 2006 3717
Skimming the surface of safety: the personal watercraft industry has done as little as possible to address well-known hazards of these popular vessels, and the government is steering a slow course to regulation. Morse, Amanda Kay Aug 1, 2006 3151
Carbon monoxide deaths from propane heaters: carbon monoxide risks from camping heaters can turn a fun outing into a deadly ordeal. When tragedy strikes, plaintiff attorneys must ensure that manufacturers are held accountable. Stageberg, Mark Aug 1, 2006 4533
Exchange offers case materials on bed rails and ex parte access to corporate employees. May 1, 2006 514
Tour buses need seat belt, laminated glass Texas jury says. Jurand, Sara Hoffman Mar 1, 2006 438
A second cholesterol drug poses hazards, may spawn suits. Ertel, Karen Mar 1, 2006 1169
Litigation packets guide bad-faith, pharmaceutical, and discrimination cases. Mar 1, 2006 427
Proving your case with manufacturer employee depositions: during each stage of your planning in a products case, consider how information gained from the manufacturer's employees can help prove its liability. Kwass, David L. Feb 1, 2006 3046
'No prior accidents' claim does not prove safety, says Third Circuit. Jurand, Sara Hoffman Jan 1, 2006 522
Construction defect litigation: courts' fragmented rationales regarding coverage for contractor's faulty workmanship. Friedlander, Lisa C. Jan 1, 2006 9576
Viagra causes blindness, lawsuits allege. Jablow, Valerie Dec 1, 2005 1617
New litigation packet aids members pursuing heart device claims. Dec 1, 2005 242
The magic of privity in express product warranty claims: a plaintiff's perspective. Reis, John W. Dec 1, 2005 3929
New Swords and Shields: The Canadian Regulatory Approval Process and Novel Claims and Defences in Product Liability Litigation. Nov 9, 2005 3561
Is there a time bomb in the sofa? Upholstered furniture can turn a small fire into a life-threatening blaze in minutes. Although the problem of furniture flammability is well known to manufacturers, most consumers remain unaware of its magnitude. Zicherman, Joseph B. Nov 1, 2005 3897
A turning of the tide for preemption: new developments in preemption law bode well for plaintiffs in products cases. Brueckner, Leslie A. Nov 1, 2005 4561
Alternate liability theory allowed in lead paint case. Porter, Rebecca Oct 1, 2005 852
Implanted defibrillators linked to patient deaths and injuries. Burtka, Allison Torres Oct 1, 2005 2254
Irish Court Has No Jurisdiction over German Retailer. Jun 20, 2005 780
Hidden burn hazards at home: litigating claims for children burned by seemingly innocuous household products poses unique challenges. Halpert, Richard May 1, 2005 3364
Products liability. Brief Article Apr 1, 2005 140
Warning Instructions: As Easy as Riding a Bicycle. Apr 1, 2005 447
Michigan court rejects open-and-obvious defense for 'natural' oil. Sileo, Carmel Mar 1, 2005 714
Girl's case highlights rare but severe reaction to Children's Motrin. Jablow, Valerie Mar 1, 2005 510
The risky business of off-label use: off-label use of drugs and devices is an accepted part of modern medical practice. When harm results, lawyers must navigate the maze of regulatory and case law to hold drug companies accountable. Fleishman, Wendy Mar 1, 2005 2810
A cure worse than the disease: recent FDA actions and newly disclosed research on the link between antidepressants and suicide - especially among young people - are strengthening plaintiffs' claims against drug makers. Menzies, Karen Barth Mar 1, 2005 4844
Zylon body armor fails to protect and serve police, lawsuits claim. Jurand, Sara Hoffman Mar 1, 2005 1940
Will Florida subscribe to the component seller doctrine? "The Buck Stops Here" section 5 of the Restatement (Third) of Torts: products liability. Ward, Joseph J. Dec 1, 2004 5086
How to document a food-poisoning case: your client got salmonella poisoning after eating breakfast at a restaurant weeks ago. The food is long gone - eaten or thrown out. With the right documents, you still have a case. Babcock, David W. Nov 1, 2004 2171
Ford's dangerous door-latch defects: in a crash, a passenger's chance of survival is greatly improved if he or she remains in the vehicle. Ford documents show that the company knew about a dangerous defect in its door latches but chose to ignore it. Dean, Kevin R. Nov 1, 2004 2486
Will e-discovery get squeezed? New proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure would limit discovery of electronic data and give defendants more opportunities for obstruction. Rooks, James E., Jr. Nov 1, 2004 3963
Changing times for the learned intermediary defense. Vickery, Andy Sep 1, 2004 2137
More burden on Ohio plaintiffs in asbestos suits. Sep 1, 2004 195
Bad vibrations: industrial tools can cause devastating hand and arm injuries. Help protect workers by holding manufacturers liable. Embry, Stephen C. Aug 1, 2004 2945
Is the all-American amusement park safe? Thousands of visitors are injured every year at amusement parks, but the industry remains largely unregulated. Injured people lawsuits ask, How much fun is too much? Vujasinovic, Vuk Stevan Jun 1, 2004 2959
The minority gets it right: the Florida Supreme Court reinvigorates the crashworthiness doctrine in D'Amario v. Ford. Ricci, Edward M.; Leopold, Theodore J.; Salzillo, Benjamin Cover Story Jun 1, 2004 4112
Thimerosal plaintiffs push on despite setbacks. Hellwege, Jean May 1, 2004 1352
Immune-system injuries prompt suits over arthritis drugs. Jurand, Sara Hoffman Apr 1, 2004 1502
The Florida Supreme Court needs a second look at second collision motor vehicle cases. Roth, Larry M. Apr 1, 2004 5662
An Uncertain Future. Mar 10, 2004 1543
Product Risk and Liability News. Nov 20, 2003 1157
Courts overrule ALI 'consensus' on products: since the ALI adopted the Restatement (Third) in 1997, most courts have rejected its core principles on design-defect cases. Stewart, Larry S. Nov 1, 2003 3971
Insurers are consumers, too, Second Circuit says in Rezulin fraud case. Tischler, Eric Sep 1, 2003 757
US Product Liability and Criminal Sanctions. Aug 11, 2003 919
Tobacco class action goes up in smoke; individual and government cases proceed. Tischler, Eric Aug 1, 2003 1640
Sweden Product Liability. Jul 11, 2003 4699
Immunity for makers of FDA-approved drugs upheld in Michigan. Tischler, Eric Jul 1, 2003 703
Drug advertising and accountability. Jowers, Gerald D., Jr. Jul 1, 2003 3683
New Jersey decision bolsters arguments for gun maker liability. Tischler, Eric Jun 1, 2003 735
Product Risk and Liability News. Mar 10, 2003 1359
Product Risk and Liability News. Dec 17, 2002 1286
When bad houses make good cases: a homebuilder's shoddy work can render a house uninhabitable. Litigation can help homeowners transform a money pit into home sweet home. DeVore, Fred W., III Nov 1, 2002 3277
Asbestos revisited. (Washington Focus). Loiacono, Kristin Nov 1, 2002 859
The Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability: the ALI's cure for prescription drug design liability. Shifton, Mark D. Aug 1, 2002 19313
Economic loss rule: the "integral part" approach to the "other property" exception. Reis, John W. Jul 1, 2002 3291
Don't let product liability stop you from... cashing in on casting design. (Executive Memorandum). Marcus, Dan Jun 1, 2002 1747
Acting Chairman Moore presses for end to cap on civil penalties. Dawson, Carol Product/Service Evaluation Feb 1, 2002 3525
The Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability - the tension between product design and product warnings. Silverglate, Spencer H. Dec 1, 2001 4470
Should product safety be an option? It may be tricky to hold manufacturers liable for failing to make `optional' safety features standard equipment. Trial lawyers must be ready to meet the challenges. Scrudato, Paul A. Nov 1, 2001 3322
Single-entity approach approved for affiliated group product liability losses. O'Connell, Frank J., Jr. Sep 1, 2001 762
Consolidated carryback of product liability expenses. Smith, Darlene Pulliam Sep 1, 2001 638
Out of the fire and into the Fryeing pan or back to the future. Miltenberg, Ned Mar 1, 2001 4338
Hidden hazards of defective ranges. White, Mary Stuart Nov 1, 2000 4614
CPSC chairman Brown announces yet another `initiative'. Oct 1, 2000 1339
Products liability law in aviation mishaps: Florida's 1999 tort reform legislation and the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994. Kuhse, Bruce Jul 1, 2000 6558
Statues of repose: laws that come back to haunt. Loiacono, Kristin Feb 1, 2000 877
The power of the truth. Middleton, Richard H., Jr. Feb 1, 2000 780
Sunshine in litigation. Shaw, Ray Jan 1, 2000 2771
The duty to warn - a matter of reasonableness, not arbitrariness. Stewart, Larry S. Apr 1, 1999 3875
Welcome the "sophisticated user doctrine". Kissane, Gene P.; Metta, Michael S. Jan 1, 1999 3718
Courts rule warnings are not acceptable alternative to safe design. Griffin, Heidi Brief Article Jan 1, 1999 533
A New Frontier. Stewart, Larry S. Nov 1, 1998 4404
Products liability bill killed in Senate. Buchan, Philip Sep 1, 1998 822
Taxation, fines, and producer liability rules: efficiency and market structure implications. Hamilton, Stephen F. Jul 1, 1998 5757

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