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A new report released today by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) highlights that asbestos bankruptcy trusts are being depleted, jeopardizing their ability to fully compensate future claimants.

A federal judge’s push for a quick resolution of hundreds of lawsuits filed against drugmakers over their alleged role in the opioid crisis hit a roadblock this week, with both sides opting to seek more information to help value a global settlement.

Alarmed by the opioid epidemic, Judge Dan Polster wants to quickly settle some 400 lawsuits against drug makers and distributors. Lawyers are skeptical he can pull it off.

The Americans With Disabilities Act may be the most widely-abused law in our history, spawning frivolous litigation against employers, retail businesses, and—most recently—spurious claims against websites that allegedly aren’t sufficiently compliant with the ADA. Nationwide, a cottage industry has developed among a bottom-feeding element of the plaintiffs’ bar that specializes in bringing a high volume of cookie-cutter lawsuits against small businesses for technical violations of the ADA, and extorting quick settlements of several thousand dollars each.

When a federal judge slaps class-action lawyers for trying to hit the jackpot at the expense of victims, we can stand back in awe because it happens so infrequently.

The recent rebuke of several class action lawyers by a federal judge who is ruling on a lawsuit they filed against insurance provider Anthem in a high-profile data breach case should be making headlines across the country. Consumers need to know about this case and the proposed legal settlement because it reveals how they can be victimized twice when their sensitive financial information is stolen.

I’m sure you have seen those pesky and over-the-top advertisements from personal injury attorneys with catchy jingles and toll-free numbers looking to reel in their next client, but did you know they pose a serious danger?

HOUSTON – Joining a nationwide trend, Texas municipals have begun suing the makers of opioids in recent months, alleging drug manufactures knew of the dangers but placed profits above the public good.

And while no one is really debating that opioid addiction isn’t real or a problem, at least one group is questioning how enriching trial lawyers will cure the epidemic.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is unashamedly up-front about what he wants to see happen to the fossil fuel industry.

When products are labeled natural, the court challenges begin, raising questions about whether labeling is really misleading or simply fodder for a lawsuit.

The makers of Werther’s Original creamy caramels “purposefully” short-change consumers by under-filling the candy’s packages, a Westchester County resident is claiming in federal court.