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Johnson & Johnson’s talc liability unit has engaged Kirkland & Ellis as its special litigation counsel amid ongoing bankruptcy proceedings related to a proposed $10 billion plan to resolve mass litigation over its talc products. This decision comes as the company faces internal disputes among members of the plaintiffs' bar, highlighted during recent testimony in Houston. The bankruptcy hearing has raised questions about the potential involvement of the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the status of uninjured class members. Additionally, a Texas attorney has been recommended for a $15,000 sanction due to improper citations in legal briefs, further illustrating the contentious nature of current legal proceedings.
The former CEO of an energy drinks company urged a court to impose $732 million in sanctions against a firm in a legal fees dispute, saying attorneys' litigation misconduct caused serious financial harm while representing him in a federal bankruptcy case. https://t.co/sodvnm4q54
In today's Critical Mass: Testimony in Johnson & Johnson's talc bankruptcy revealed plaintiffs' bar fractures. Also, could the U.S. Supreme Court finally resolve the issue of uninjured class members? Plus: #GirardSharp #AI #Delta #Diddy https://t.co/RotWvq17pO
An Indiana federal magistrate judge recommended a $15,000 sanction against a Texas attorney over briefs containing "hallucination citations." Read the story from reporter Marianna Wharry here: https://t.co/E9CFY9ALEM https://t.co/ucdBiMe9Ab
