A recent article explains that mesotheliomas in South Korea are projected to increase over the years ahead, mainly because of...

Asbestos compensation in China? That’s the topic of an interesting but sort of rough article, which is online and open access – here....

It’s an amazing world out there when one thinks about mass tort claims, corporate m&a, and due diligence. Some people “get” the issues,...

Berkshire’s appetite for asbestos claim revenue has generated numerous interesting deals, to the least. The latest pair of deals received...

From the Manville bankruptcy circa 2002,  some interesting briefs from lawyers representing persons with cancer. In general terms, the...

In the good old days, there was more asbestos trust transparency as to overall statistics for the Manville Trust. One reason for the...

With new events ahead as to whether/how to “ban” asbestos, it’s interesting to look back at other efforts on the same topic. To that end,...

Researchers continue to identify more and more genes that appear relevant to development of mesothelioma. Are you experts and trial team...

Due process in bankruptcy has been rebooted to some degree. How? Through SCOTUS’ April 24, 2017 denial of GM’s cert petition from the...

The following is a guest post from Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LLC. As always, the analysis is cogent and very much...

A guest post from three of the many smart lawyers at Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LLC. Unlike me, they can keep up, and the...

In the shameless self-promotion department, another article on “omics” and torts. LAW360 kindly published this on February 21, 2017.  In...

From the January 17, 2017 Issue of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. It’s interesting to see practice areas as defined by a plaintiff’s...

Comparing mesothelioma cases damages in the UK to similar damages in the US usually produces some amazement. A January 13, 2017 UK trial...

The journey continues in Illinois on “sole proximate cause.” In Madison County, an ongoing trial presents contested issues regarding...

A bit of shameless self promotion for me and colleagues at Innovative Science Solutions. This week brought us 15 seconds of “fame”...

2017 brought many new events, including various changes for claim administration for the “evergreen” Narco asbestos trust, with some new...

Almost 50 years of asbestos litigation have produced some iconic moments. One is the Baron & Budd witness coaching memo. The event is...

The label “tort reform” brings many reactions. But it’s an easy label for legislation involving “mass tort” claims. For an update on...

The following is a guest post by Paul A. Bradley of Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LLC. A decision from Delaware Superior Court...