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Mass Tort News presents "LegalCast" hosted by Mark York and Elisa D'Amico. Welcome to the front line of breaking news in mass torts and other complex litigation areas, where we provide real-time intel and opinion in dockets that are changing history.

Mass Tort News and LegalCast offer access to MDL leadership as well guest host reporters from Bloomberg News who moderate our panel discussions and interviews. We off industry leaders and insight into all aspects of a successful mass tort practice. We also offer unique access and guidance in other commercial practice areas including Qui Tam, Class Action, Human Trafficking, Products Liability, and others that your firms engage in.

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The J&J Talc Takedown: Insights from the Front Lines with Leigh O'Dell

Aug 29, 2023

Elisa D’Amico interviews attorney Leigh O'Dell about the ongoing talc lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson (J&J). The discussion focuses on J&J's attempt to use bankruptcy to avoid liabilities and its implications for the tort system. Leigh O'Dell explains how J&J's bankruptcy strategy aimed to separate liabilities...

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PFAS in America Explained with Andrew Croner

Aug 22, 2023

 Mark York interviews Andrew Croner from Napoli Shkolnik, a law firm actively involved in the PFOS, PFOA, and AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) settlement in the MDL (multidistrict litigation) and the Flint, Michigan water crisis. Andrew Croner, the head of the environmental department at Napoli Shkolnik, discusses...

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Major Developments in Talc and Roundup Litigation with Majed Nachawati

Aug 8, 2023

Majed Nachawati provides updates on the Talc litigation (MDL 2738), specifically focusing on the recent dismissal of J&J's second bankruptcy filing by Judge Kaplan. He believes that Johnson & Johnson will likely appeal this decision, but it's uncertain if the U.S. Supreme Court will accept the appeal. Despite his...

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The Journey of Your Southside Lawyer with James Flynn Jr.

Aug 1, 2023

James E. Flynn Jr. and Elisa D’Amico have a candid and engaging conversation about how he and Riah Greathouse formed a successful partnership in their law practice. James and Raya, who are referred to as the "dream team," share their journey of how they met and bonded over their similar legal paths. They discuss...

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