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Joe Rice appointed co-lead for opioid MDL
January 5, 2018 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice co-founder Joe Rice has been appointed co-lead counsel in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation.
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Top 6 blog posts of 2017 | Causes, Not Just Cases®
December 28, 2017 | by: Donald A. Migliori
As we reflect on the past year, I invite you to peruse our blog and explore my colleagues’ musings on some of the leading legal, consumer and public health-related issues of today.
News Personal Injury Lawsuits
Exploding Takata airbag responsible for 20th death worldwide
December 21, 2017 | by: Motley Rice
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Honda have confirmed a fatal accident in Baton Rouge, La., was a result of a defective Takata airbag. The death is the 20th linked to a defective Takata airbag worldwide.
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Led by Motley Rice, Ethicon Physiomesh MDL sees influx of hernia mesh claims
December 18, 2017 | by: Motley Rice
Thirty new hernia mesh patients and their families have joined the Ethicon Physiomesh® multidistrict litigation, bringing the number of Plaintiffs in the MDL to more than 300.
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Motley Rice medical attorneys appointed to lead C.R. Bard hernia mesh litigation
December 5, 2017 | by: Motley Rice
Two medical attorneys have been appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for litigation alleging harm caused by hernia mesh products.
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Supreme Court to Hear Whether Dodd-Frank Protects Internal Whistleblowers from Employer Retaliation | Causes, Not Just Cases®
November 27, 2017 | by: William S. Norton
On November 28, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments to resolve conflicting opinions whether Dodd-Frank’s retaliation provision extends to individuals who have not reported alleged misconduct to the SEC and thus fall outside the definition of a whistleblower.
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Shining a Light on Lung Cancer Awareness | Causes, Not Just Cases®
November 20, 2017 | by: Lance Oliver
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month making now the perfect time to speak out about lung cancer risks and small things we can do year round to educate people and save lives.
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California Court of Appeals sides with plaintiffs in historic lead paint case, agrees lead paint manufacturers knowingly promoted toxic lead paint
November 15, 2017 | by: Motley Rice
A three-justice panel affirmed the ruling that three lead paint companies created a public nuisance by promoting lead paint for interior residential use with knowledge of the danger that such use would create.
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Impacted Takata airbag consumers encouraged to register with claimant portal for latest in bankruptcy case
November 8, 2017 | by: Motley Rice
If you are the current or former owner of a vehicle containing a recalled Takata airbag, then you likely have or soon will receive a notice in the mail, asking you to register with its claimant portal.
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Motley Rice ranks on “Best Law Firms” list
November 6, 2017 | by: Motley Rice
The 8th annual edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” ranked Motley Rice as a National Tier 1 firm for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs.