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This week, our favorite mass tort attorney, Joe Fantini gives us updates on the latest in the industry. This Tort Talk Thursday covers:

- Zantac: Defendants indicated they would be filing an appeal against the recent Daubert ruling in Delaware
- Ozempic: JPML transferred MDL to new judge after Judge Pratter's unfortunate passing
- Bair Hugger: First lawsuits dating back to 2015, this case has been revived. Promising news for plaintiffs!
- Should you attend any legal conferences this year? Find out Joe and Susan's favorites on this year's lineup.

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On this special episode of The Leverage Report, Fu Zimmermann joins Susan in discussing the public nuisance panel at the upcoming Harris Martin Conference in Buffalo. She also dives into the latest happenings with the hottest torts right now, and what to expect for Shades of Mass this fall.



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Davis Vaughn joins Susan on The Leverage Report to discuss the status of JUUL and the FDA, commentary on the likeness of Social Media litigation, and the Harris Martin Conference in Buffalo on June 27, 2024.



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Joe Fantini joins us with the latest updates and insights for another episode of Tort Talk Thursday! This week, Joe shares details regarding:

🟡 Talc Update: J&J settled a recent meso case that started in Dallas while working to gather support from 75% of claimants for bankruptcy; Plaintiffs filed a motion for preliminary injunction to prevent J&J from filing bankruptcy outside of NJ in a different bankruptcy court

🟡 Camp Lejeune: Upcoming deadline of August 10th to file administrative claim; with nearly 230,000 claims filed to date we are expecting another 10,000 in the next month and a total of 1,800 lawsuits filed; only 72 cases identified for Elective Option with 31 settlements accepted; this means cases will need to be resolved via trial and an order for selection of first bellwether trial for Tier 1 cases entered this week – plaintiffs will select 3 plaintiffs for 5 injuries and government select 2 plaintiffs for each for a total of 25 cases. Then, 45 days to complete fact discovery

🟡 RoundUp: motion to consolidate and form a multi-county litigation in NJ was denied; over 50,000 cases are pending with majority in Missouri state court; trials scheduled to kick off in Philly and CA state courts this summer

🟡 Recommendations from Joe & Susan for legal conferences to attend this year

How to get in contact with Joe:
Email - jfantini@roseninjurylawyers.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-fantini/

See the full video transcript here: https://yourcaseworks.com/the-leverage-report/talc-bankruptcy-bellwether-trials-legal-conferences-2024/

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In this episode of The Leverage Report, Rachel McCarthy discusses details of Milestone's solutions for law firms and plaintiffs.

Milestone, a settlement administration solutions provider, aims to prioritize the needs of plaintiffs while navigating the complex process of settlement distribution. Director of Strategic Partnerships, Rachel McCarthy, discusses Milestone's innovative approach to settlement administration, incorporating digital solutions, and trauma-informed care.

Key Takeaways:
1. Milestone's Solutions: Pathway, a digital platform, streamlines mass tort settlement distribution, allowing for efficient and flexible payment options, such as direct deposit, Zelle, PayPal, or digital Mastercard.

2. Trauma-Informed Approach: Milestone recognizes the potential trauma experienced by plaintiffs and trains its team on trauma-informed care through annual workshops with Dr. Laura McGuire, founder of the National Center for Equity and Agency.

3. Fee Deferral Program: Attorneys can defer contingency fees, invest their fees, and receive them later, allowing for strategic financial planning.

4. Milestone Foundation: Launched to provide low-interest funding to bridge the gap between lawsuit initiation and settlement, ensuring access to justice for those in need.

5. Scholarship Program: Milestone awards scholarships to promote diversity in the trial bar and to support female law students.

6. About the Conference: Attend the Harris Martin Mass Tort Settlements Conference (June 27th) in Buffalo to explore litigation topics, including public nuisance, toxic tort, sex abuse, and product device litigation.

7. About Reaching Out: Law firms and industry professionals can contact Milestone for a demo of Pathway or inquiry on settlement planning, fee deferral, or other solutions.

Get in touch with Rachel:
https://milestoneseventh.com/about-us/rachel-mccarthy/
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See the full transcript here: https://yourcaseworks.com/the-leverage-report/rachel-mccarthy-provides-insight-into-milestones-solutions/

Joe Fantini joins us for another week on Tort Talk Thursday! During this episode, Joe shares details regarding:

🟡 Zantac Daubert ruling in Delaware, more injuries approved for lawsuit
🟡 Deadlines to know for CPAP cases and global settlement
🟡 Bard Hernia Mesh negotiations still working for remaining 20K cases
🟡 Camp Lejeune insights and updates regarding the quick claims process

How to get in contact with Joe:
Email - jfantini@roseninjurylawyers.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-fantini/

See the full video transcript here: https://yourcaseworks.com/the-leverage-report/6-6-24-tort-talk-thursday/

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