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Monthly Archives: October 2017

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Social Media Profiles Fair Game in Discovery

By Colvin, Saenz, Rodriguez & Kennamer L.L.P. |

In today’s world, most people have at least one social media profile online, whether it be a Facebook account, Twitter account, Instagram profile, etc. Despite the prevalence of social media in our society, some plaintiff’s lawyers strenuously object when a defendant requests social media posts and photographs from their client’s accounts. This may be… Read More »

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Talc Powder Lawsuits Feature Same Old Forum Shopping Tactics by Plaintiff’s Attorneys

By Colvin, Saenz, Rodriguez & Kennamer L.L.P. |

Time and again, plaintiff’s attorneys do all they can to try and get a lawsuit filed against a corporate defendant in a “plaintiff-friendly jurisdiction” in the hopes of securing a favorable judgment. This practice is known as forum shopping. The connections between plaintiffs and the forum in which a lawsuit is filed is oftentimes… Read More »

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Senate Passed “Right to Try” Legislation That Would Expose Drug Makers to Significant Civil Liability

By Colvin, Saenz, Rodriguez & Kennamer L.L.P. |

The United States Senate recently passed, by unanimous approval, a piece of legislation titled the Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act. The bill would allow extremely ill patients across the country to request access to experimental medication that has not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The legislation was drafted… Read More »

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What To Do After Getting Hit with a Big Plaintiff’s Verdict

By Colvin, Saenz, Rodriguez & Kennamer L.L.P. |

Getting hit with a large jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff who sued you is never easy. The sheer size of the verdict can appear daunting. Take, for example, a recent jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson, one of the largest companies in the United States. Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay… Read More »

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