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Pharmaceutical Products and Suicide Risks
Does the increased scrutiny on drug products for evidence that they cause suicidal thoughts mean that suits seeking damages for such thoughts in drug consumers have a better chance at success? An in-depth discussion.
Problems with Causation Testimony
Recently, the Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed a directed verdict based on <i>Daubert</i> principles in a shoulder dystocia case. The court reasoned that the expert's testimony was 'unreliable' because of improper use of the 'differential diagnosis' method and the fact that he made unsupported leaps from assumed facts to conclusions without evidentiary or medical/scientific support. Here's an analysis of the court's thinking.
<B>BREAKING NEWS:</b> Merck Wins Big
In a stunning turnaround today, separate appeals courts in New Jersey and Texas reversed verdicts against Merck from some of the earliest trials involving the now-withdrawn painkiller Vioxx.
Practice Tip: The Physician Labeling Rule
Arguments over interpretation of the Physician Labeling Rule language may well be making an appearance in future product liability cases.
Movers & Shakers
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Verdicts
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Drug & Device News
The latest happenings for your review.
Med Mal News
Recent items of interest.
One Vaccine-Caused Autism Claim to Be Paid
The parents of the approximately 5,000 children who developed autism symptoms following vaccination who currently have claims filed with the government seeking compensation were given an unexpected shot of hope in March by the news that the government had agreed to compensate one child for vaccine-related onset of autism symptoms.
Mediating with Insurance Companies
In mediations involving insurers, lawyers and mediators need answers to unique questions: What kind of insurance exists? Why was it obtained? Do parties perceive it as a 'blank check'? How and when does the topic of insurance come up and who raises it (parties or mediators)? Does it raise unique issues, such as multiple representation, confidentiality and conflicts of interest?

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