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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; Risk Factors for Ovarian Cancer
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! The Smith Law Firm supports those who have fought or are currently fighting this terrible disease. Approximately 23,000…
The Smith Law Firm Featured in the September issue of The New Yorker
Check out the September issue of The New Yorker, featuring The Smith Law Firm. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/09/19/johnson-johnson-and-a-new-war-on-consumer-protection Allen Smith, on behalf of Deane Berg, was…
Class Action Lawsuits Versus Multidistrict Litigation
Class action lawsuits and Multidistrict Litigation (“MDL”) are closely linked, but have critical differences. Both class actions and MDLs are case aggregation…
Understanding Multidistrict Litigation
What is an MDL? Legal proceedings related to consumer products often involve thousands of plaintiffs from all over the country. This can…
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Consideration of Monsanto Appeal
GREAT NEWS! The U.S. Supreme Court denied consideration of Monsanto’s appeal of a jury’s $25 million award over claims that Roundup causes cancer….
First Paraquat trial tentatively set for Summer 2023
Exposure to the dangerous herbicide Paraquat can cause Parkinson’s Disease. We are at the mercy of the court as to the speed with which your case will move through the legal system. The first Paraquat trial is tentatively set for spring of next year. Therefore, we will likely not have other substantive updates until that time. The litigation process is slow, but we are ready for the fight and appreciate the opportunity to seek justice for our clients harmed by Paraquat exposure. …
Smith Law Attorneys Awarded ‘2022 Litigators of the Year’
Attorneys Allen Smith and Madison Keyes were named as 2022 Litigators of the Year by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. Additionally,…
Johnson & Johnson Utilizes Controversial Bankruptcy Maneuver
In October 2021, Johnson &Johnson utilized a controversial bankruptcy maneuver to create a new entity, LTL Management, LLC, to house all liability associated with its talcum powders. LTL Management then filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which is a form of bankruptcy that involves the reorganization of the business affairs, debts, and assets. J&J employed this maneuver in an attempt to minimize the amount they will pay claimants. …