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Over the course of last week, we explored how past work-related tragedies shaped and were often a catalyst for safety policies, many of which continue to protect workers to this day. We also examined the challenges and limitations that affect today’s workers – especially now as the world continues to find its way…

Eleven Motley Rice attorneys were selected as a 2020 Super Lawyers® or Rising Stars for South Carolina, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. Super Lawyers recognition represents no more than 5 percent of attorneys in each state and the Rising Stars list makes up no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in a state.

Litigation concerning claims that the popular antacid medication Zantac causes cancer continues to move forward with U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg on May 8, 2020, appointing attorneys to lead the multidistrict litigation, a national consolidation of individual cases.

Elmiron®, also known as pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS), is a treatment for bladder pain and inflammation. It’s the only FDA-approved oral medication available to treat the chronic bladder condition interstitial cystitis (IC). People taking Elmiron, for relief from the pain and discomfort caused by IC, have reported…

New York extended its deadline to file civil sexual abuse claims under the state’s Child Victims Act to Aug. 14, 2021 due to COVID-19.

Since the beginning of this year, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Whistleblower (OWB) has issued approximately $64 million in whistleblower awards to 12 whistleblowers who reported information to the SEC that either caused it to open an investigation or substantially assisted in an ongoing…

History teaches that as in previous national crises, the funds appropriated through the CARES Act will be beset by fraud of every kind imaginable. America’s workers, and particularly the essential healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic, are uniquely situated to witness, detect, prevent and report COVID-…

Johnson & Johnson announced it will cease production of its talc-based baby powder products in the U.S. and Canada amid thousands of lawsuits alleging the product contains asbestos and caused cancer. Products will continue to be sold by retailers until supplies run out.

Whether due to fire, natural disaster or other crises, business interruption insurance is a crucial tool that helps businesses withstand unexpected emergencies and major events that force them to close their doors. Some insurance companies have refused to honor the business interruption policies they issued, however,…

School buses are essential (under normal circumstances, when students are not at home during a pandemic) for many parents and for students who don’t otherwise have a way to school, after school activities or sports games. For many, they bring up fond memories of riding to school with friends and neighbors, but for…

Recent changes to New Jersey state law in May 2019 that broadened the statute of limitations, or the time in which a person can file a claim, for civil childhood sexual abuse claims are constitutional, Morris County’s Superior Court Judge Paul Bogaard ruled.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to Allergan, now AbbVie, reprimanding the medical device manufacturer for serious deficiencies in Allergan’s post-approval studies of its recalled breast implants, which have been linked to an increased risk of cancer.

Medtronic, Inc. is a medical device manufacturer that makes many devices intended to help patients manage chronic conditions. However, the company has been involved in numerous product recalls and legal complaints. Patients who have been harmed by Medtronic products may be eligible for compensation.

Updates to the label for Elmiron®, a medication used to treat bladder pain and inflammation, now warn of potential, permanent damage to the retina that could cause irreversible vision loss.

A $192 million settlement was approved today to resolve shareholder claims that alleged SCANA Corp. and certain of the energy company’s executives violated the Securities Exchange Act.

USO ETF investors who suffered significant losses in connection with the ETF that invested in crude oil futures contracts may apply for appointment as Lead Plaintiff on August 18, 2020

When automakers and auto-part manufacturers fail to prioritize safety, countless lives are put at risk as people travel to and from daily activities.

Johnson & Johnson recently announced it will stop selling talcum-based baby powered in the U.S. and Canada. The decision to stop selling the product came within a few short months of an FDA test that found asbestos in a single lot of J&J baby powder, despite the company’s continued statements that its baby…

For decades, millions of families have trusted the Boy Scouts of America to lead and nurture their sons, but for an untold number of boys, that trust was met with betrayal in the form of sexual abuse by scout leaders. Survivors and their families are coming forward.

Honeywell International investors who suffered losses in connection with investments between Feb. 9, 2018 and Oct. 19, 2018 may apply for appointment as a Co-Lead Plaintiff no later than Sept. 18, 2020