The June issue of Trial® dives into the evolving world of drugs & devices—from AI in bellwethers to preemption challenges and cannabis industry accountability.
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AAJ and @Public_Justice filed a joint amicus brief arguing that the Federal Arbitration Act covers workers who transport goods on an intrastate leg of an interstate journey – a position the Court affirmed today. https://t.co/nhREulqLvf
SCOTUS affirms in Flower Foods v. Brock: workers transporting out-of-state goods can not be forced into arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act as workers "engaged in…interstate commerce" — even without crossing state lines. A significant win for last-mile drivers!
Autonomous vehicles are hitting the roads faster than the laws protecting passengers. Before you ride, read the Terms and Conditions — the fine print could be the reason you can't fight back after an accident.
AAJ CEO Linda Lipsen issued the following statement urging lawmakers to oppose the surface transportation reauthorization bill after it advanced through the House Transportation Committee.
"Millions of Americans rely on Amtrak…and their rights must be protected…,” said AAJ CEO Linda Lipsen.
We applaud @SenBlumenthal for introducing legislation to ensure Americans have access to justice when they've been hurt or killed. ⬇️ https://t.co/lcESUTlBgw
When you're harmed by a defective product, you deserve a voice to advocate for you.
Trial lawyers like Jared Placitella dedicate their careers to making sure powerful corporations answer for the harm they cause to real people.
For victims of dangerous carriers, it's a landmark victory. Those who put unsafe drivers on America's roads must be held accountable. https://t.co/aV881mqROp
#SCOTUS ruled 9-0 in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, that freight brokers cannot use federal preemption to escape negligence claims under state law. The FAAAA's safety exception overrides their preemption defense — resolving a major circuit split.
A new report from @CounteringCrime reveals how Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act has enabled online crimes to rise. The findings are a call to action for lawmakers, social media platforms, and the public.
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The May issue of Trial® magazine explores AI-driven discovery, visual aids in depositions, protective orders, and the complexities of police self-investigation.
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“In a decisive bipartisan vote, 207 Democrats and 73 Republicans rejected foreign corporate chemical companies’ effort to gift themselves immunity when their pesticides hurt or kill people.”
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AAJ filed a legal brief in Anderson v. Intel Corp. arguing that a lower court's added requirement for ERISA enforcement actions creates a major hurdle — not found in the law itself — that makes it harder for workers to sue when administrators mismanage their retirement savings.
AAJ CEO Linda Lipsen issued the following statement urging lawmakers to support @RepLuna’s amendment to strike pesticide immunity from the Farm Bill. https://t.co/St0LiLuFs0
The ability to hold powerful corporations accountable through jury trials is more critical than ever. The 7th Amendment ensures everyday citizens—not just the wealthy and powerful—decide these cases.
Companies should not be able to limit their liability only to their "intended" market if their products are still sold elsewhere.
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Today, AAJ filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a personal jurisdiction case involving a lithium-ion battery that exploded and caused serious injury, warning against a rule that would let companies sidestep state product liability protections.