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California judge tosses $417 million talc cancer verdict against J&J
A California judge on Friday threw out a $417 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using its talc-based products like Johnson's Baby Powder for feminine hygiene.
How Much Money Does My Child Get from a Settlement or Verdict?
‘How much money will my child get for care/medical expenses?’ is a common question parents have. Read about how we calculate verdict and settlement data.
Fighting Your Broker in Arbitration? Finra 'Judges' Give Some Tips
Investors who bring claims against stockbrokers could have a great case, but lose anyway. Sometimes that's because they make stupid mistakes, like whining about their personal problems.
Should You Have a Judge or Jury for Your Personal Injury Trial?
You have sued for personal injury and the case hasn’t settled. Now you need to decide whether you want a judge or jury trial for this civil suit. Your lawyer says a jury is the way to go but you...
Explainer: How does the Oireachtas seek to impeach a judge?
Any TD can seek a motion to remove a judge from office for ‘stated misbehaviour’
How Anchoring Can Influence Judges And Other Cognitive Biases
Are judges really able to do better than everyone else and minimize their biases?
Does Verdict Size Matter?
Verdicts change behavior. It is amazing how many times we see corporations putting profits over people. While the employees might care they are often not given the tools or people neede…
Should Lawyers Advertise Settlements and Verdicts?
Should lawyers in SC and elsewhere advertise their settlements and verdicts and is there a risk to clients of breaching confidential settlement agreements?
How to Avoid Long Term Care Litigation
Hear from our experienced litigators who have tried numerous nursing home cases to verdict and routinely arbitrate claims brought by facility residents.
Who is judging the judges?
We know a lot more about judicial complaints than we used to but it remains the case that judges themselves judge judges
What you need to know about colon and rectal surgery
Prevention is crucial, but when cancer is detected, colon and rectal surgery is necessary to remove the diseased tissue.
What is an instant motion?
Is it just a term some Judges use? I check the Tentatives and have found invaluable cites and phrases I have been able to use at each point in my litigation. I have just come upon this phrase one of the Judges uses for more than one type of Motion, so I was curious.
How to Find Out If You Should Request Recusal
Does your judge own stock in the company you're suing? Unless they're a major shareholder, like more than 5 or 10 percent major, it's not likely to be easy to dig up information that'll pop up in a regular...
Should Lawyers Be Forced to Learn Tech?
Judges and state bars have had various things to say about the technological competence of lawyers, but so far, only one state bar includes technology training as part of a lawyer's CLE requirements. Perhaps not surprisingly, given that their...
How NOT to Become a Judge's Least Favorite Lawyer
If you look at the Ten Commandments, most of them tell you what not to do. That's because people -- with exceptions, like Santa Claus -- are generally inclined to do the wrong thing. It's what we do. Lawyers...
Shouldn't Judges Be Tech Competent, Too?
Youth doesn't necessarily make a computer whiz, but it can help. Learn more from FindLaw's Technologist blog.
(Totally Unhelpful) Tips On How To Become A Judge
Perhaps you shouldn't take career advice from HowStuffWorks.
Should Judges Delay Trials For Pregnant Lawyers?
Women should not be forced to view their pregnancies as career stumbling blocks or reasons to leave the legal profession.
