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May 2018

Opioid crisis

Latest Wave Of State Opioid Lawsuits Shows Diverging Strategies And Lawyer Pay Scales

The latest wave of state lawsuits over the opioid crisis illustrates sharp differences emerging in how governments litigate these cases, both in whom they choose to sue and whether private lawyers stand to get a piece of the action. Five of the six states announcing lawsuits earlier this month focused on Read more…

By dan@waldenconsultants.com, 7 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
Class actions

Reversal of $500 Million Hip Implant Verdict Highlights Tort Magician’s Favorite Trick

An old story has it a Southern defense attorney, confronted with photographic evidence of his client’s guilt, turns to the jury and says “who you gonna believe? Me, or your own lyin’ eyes?” A quick Google search reveals the line was actually first uttered by Chico Marx, disguised as Groucho, Read more…

By dan@waldenconsultants.com, 7 yearsMay 2, 2018 ago
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  • Long-Running Whistleblower Case Yields Zero Damages For Plaintiffs, But Might Earn Millions For Their Lawyers
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