Litigation

Tobacco Settlement More Spark than Dying Ember
From Point of Law - Master & Settlement: General Tobacco sues AGs, competitors Upon the 10th anniversary of the tobacco master settlement agreement (see below here and here), we find the legal disputes carrying on...

Structured Settlement Quotes
Today I'm going to discuss some common issues related to structured settlement quotes and funding which should be of importance to plaintiff attorneys, plaintiffs, insurance adjusters, defense attorneys and other interested parties or stakeholders in the structured settlement process...

Master Service Agreements
The master service agreement for MSP's defines the terms and conditions of the relationship between the MSP and its client related to all managed services and project based work. There are several critical provisions that are necessary to protect the...

Growing the Structured Settlement Market - 2
A prior S2KM blog post introduced the subject of "Growing the Structured Settlement Market". This post continues the discussion and highlights some of the important issues related to structured settlement market growth...

Plaintiffs’ Attorneys’ Motions Challenging Vioxx Settlement Cloud Issues as January 15, 2008 Deadline to Register Approaches
Pursuant to the terms of the $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement, January 15, 2008 is the deadline for all plaintiffs with a Vioxx-related case to register — whether or not their injuries would necessarily qualify for the settlement payout...

Pet Food Case Settlement Approved
The judge overseeing litigation related to contaminated pet food has approved a $24 million settlement. Of particular note is the fact that the settlement, by its terms, does not provide compensation for the loss of companionship (and some pet owners...

Football-Related Dementia and Workers' Compensation
Football-Related Dementia Is the NFL Liable?

Asarco
To Pay $2.4 Billion to Settle Asbestos-Related Claims

VA Sets New Benefit Rules for Agent Orange-Related Ilnesses
Agent Orange-Related Ilnesses VA Sets New Benefit Rules

NCAA Sued for Conspiracy and Anti-competitive Practices Related to Athletic Scholarships
NCAA Sued for Conspiracy and Anti-competitive Practices Related to Athletic Scholarships

Raptiva
3 Patients Dead from Therapy-Related PML

Bess Eaton
$308,000 settlement in bankruptcy related lawsuit.