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Class Actions: Standing Requirements Lowered-Katie Bar the Door!
November 18, 2009
Calif. Contact-Lens Solution Class is Certified | www.law.com
Will the number of Class Actions increase in 2010?
November 13, 2009
Federalist Society Hears Update on Pre-emption: It's a Mess | legaltimes.typepad.com
Is Federal pre-emption on its last leg, or is it just taking a breather?
Healthcare Reform: Pay if you lose Litigation
November 4, 2009
Chambliss, Graham propose lawsuit reform as part of health care overhaul | www.ajc.com
Are frivolous lawsuits the main driver in skyrocketing healthcare costs?
October 20, 2009
Scaling Back Justice? | councils.glgroup.com
Does the US Civil Justice allow its doors to open too easily?
Electronic Evidence Discovery: All or Nothing?
October 19, 2009
Pa. Court Weighs in on E-Discovery | www.law.com
Will EED allow unfettered access to records?
Consumer Finance Protection Agency: Alive & well?
September 22, 2009
Frank backs consumer watchdog plan | www.politico.com
Will the CFPA become a reality?
Shareholder Class-Action Suits:Do they address the real problem?
September 21, 2009
Looking at the Logic Behind Shareholder Class-Action Suits | blogs.wsj.com
Do Shareholder Class-Action Suits fix the problem?
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008: Best thing since Sliced Bread!
September 13, 2009
It's Not Just for Kids: The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and its Impact on Product Liability Litigation (Part One) | www.imakenews.com
How far reaching will the CPSIA be?Will the CPSIA new standards be the teeth or just the another regulation?
Healthcare Reform:A Meeting of the Minds
September 13, 2009
On Malpractice Reform, Fine Print Is Still Hazy | www.washingtonpost.com
Will Healthcare reform have to include a cap on damages?Has defensive medicine caused the escalating costs in Healthcare?
FDA: More Stringent Regulations on the Horizon!
August 7, 2009
FDA chief vows new, tougher stance on food, drug safety | www.usatoday.com
Will the new Commissioner be able to turn the voice of the American people into true accountability? The days of rubber stamping approvals thru the FDA & lack of enforcement are a thing of the past!
SEC: A New Potential Wave of Lawsuits!
August 6, 2009
Specter Law Would Let Investors Sue Fraud Accomplices (Update1) | www.bloomberg.com
The rights of an investor to sue certain fraud investors may have been given a shot in the arm! The SEC will likely give support to certain fraud suits, despite the Supreme Court ruling in Stoneridge. Does this pave the wave for a 180 degree turnout, or just the carving out of an exception!
July 19, 2009
Huddled Masses Yearning to Strike It Rich: Foreign Plaintiffs Shopping for Gold in American Courts | www.law.com
Should the US Court system have more restraints to Foreign litigation?
FDA:The Latest Regulation may greatly affect Pharmaceutical companies!
July 9, 2009
Doctors say an FDA ban on Vicodin and Percocet would limit their treatment options | www.palmbeachpost.com
If the FDA is allowed to ban Vicodin & Percocet Katie bar the door!
FDA:Tobacco soon to be under its Umbrella!
June 10, 2009
Bill gives FDA controls over tobacco advances | www.google.com
Will the same issues arise for Preemption when the FDA controls Tobacco?
Lawsuits:Can it be the Best Investment?
June 4, 2009
investors finance lawsuits and reap any benefits - nytimes.com | www.nytimes.com
Is it really legal to invest in a lawsuit?
Chrysler & GM: Will there be any Accountability?
June 4, 2009
Consumers Seek Relief as Chrysler Bankruptcy Derails Lawsuits - Bloomberg.com | www.bloomberg.com
Reorganization under Chapter 11 for Chrysler & GM may be an attempt to escape much greater exposure!
FDA Tobacco Legislation may be a Reality!
June 1, 2009
Tobacco oversight by FDA on agenda | www.courier-journal.com
Will FDA tobacco legislation simply close the barn door after the horses are out?
Bauch & Lomb Settles Major Lawsuits
June 1, 2009
Bausch & Lomb settles 600 eye fungus lawsuits | www.forbes.com
What is up with the tough no liability stance to quick settlement philosophy!
May 12, 2009
W.R. Grace acquitted in Montana asbestos case | www.latimes.com
Is this the death knell for Criminal suits from Civil suits? Was this case the right circumstances just the wrong set of facts?
Mortgage Industry: Closing the door after the horses are out!
May 12, 2009
House Passes Bill Against Predatory Mortgage Lending - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com | thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com
Does there really have to be laws to enforce the laws? Is Congress just putting a band-aid on the real problem?
January 26, 2012
Only 3% of the affluent are "under water" with their home mortgage
December 27, 2011
Affluent consumers head online to shop
December 27, 2011
Holiday spending by affluent may be a pleasant surprise for retailers
December 27, 2011
The future of sourcing in Asia
December 16, 2011