Blog
Category: Latest Activity
February 8, 2023
Who Is Responsible for Ensuring Cosmetics are Safe? Not the FDA.
The Federal Drug Administration (“FDA”) has limited authority over the cosmetics industry. The law does not require cosmetic products or ingredients, other…
February 2023 Paraquat Update
Thank you for entrusting The Smith Law Firm, PLLC, Shenaq PC, and the Law Offices of Ezequiel Reyna, Jr., P.C. with your…
February 2023 Talc Update
BREAKING NEWS! The United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Johnson &Johnson’s (“J&J”) controversial bankruptcy petition, finding that the company was…
July 26, 2022
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….
July 25, 2022
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. …
June 24, 2022
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. …