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Pelvic mesh MDL ‘most complicated MDL in history,’ plaintiff attorney says
Tens of thousands of female plaintiffs have sued the seven companies, claiming that transvaginal mesh products that were intended to treat their stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse were defective and caused severe problems such as organ perforation and bleeding, pelvic pain and infection.
Former Nev. AG Masto will be in tight race for Reid seat; ATRA expects her to be 'beholden' to plaintiffs bar
Catherine Cortez Masto found herself in a comfortable spot one night last month, spending the evening with President Barack Obama, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and dozens of other supporters who want to elect her to the U.S. Senate in 2016.
Illinois groups seek higher renewable energy standards; Analyst says costs will go up, jobs will go down
The next year could bring significant changes to the renewable energy industry in Illinois, as the legislature will likely consider a state measure to change the renewable portfolio standard as well as a federal mandate to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, released by the Obama administration last week.
CUB critics say the utility rate watchdog is more focused on politics than advocating for consumers
Critic says disputes between Citizens Utility Board and utilities result in little benefit to taxpayers, while former CUB executive director takes issue with allegation that it is not focused enough on energy issues.
Policy experts wonder why Illinois CUB gets behind Clean Jobs Bill without explaining costs
“Consumers in Illinois are totally unaware how much they’re paying for these green energy solutions,” the managing director of a consulting firm said. “CUB is not providing good information, nor is anyone else.”
Illinois fails to measure nonprofit spending, policy expert says
“They give that money with the best intentions, hoping it will help carry out some of the priorities they have deemed to be important. Unfortunately, in some instances, government will have long-time partnerships with nonprofits, and some of them are on autopilot, as opposed to, ‘Are we putting our dollars in the highest impact, highest priority areas right now?’”
Can Workers’ Compensation reforms keep Illinois competitive?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – As a critical deadline for closing the regular legislative session on time has passed, Gov. Bruce Rauner and Speaker Michael Madigan are pointing fingers over the state’s failure on Sunday to adopt a budget.
Causation standards are needed to fix Illinois’ Workers' Comp system, policy experts say
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – As president of the Jacksonville, Ill., Regional Economic Development Corp., Terry Denison visits regularly with major companies like Nestle USA that have expanded their operations into Illinois.
Policy experts line up in debate over right-to-work zones in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - In recent years, three of Illinois’ neighbors – Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin – have passed statewide right-to-work laws that no longer require employees to join a labor union and pay membership dues even if that union represents workers at their place of employment.
Asbestos.com connects patients to plaintiffs law firm
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Asbestos.com, a website and advocacy group that supports those affected by mesothelioma and asbestos exposure, is one of many patient advocacy groups that receive funding from plaintiffs\ law firms.
Law professors: HIPAA ‘not extraordinarily’ protective of personal info, prosecutions rarely occur
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - In recent weeks, it has been widely reported that Dr. Robert Taub will testify in the corruption case against New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
New Jersey lawmakers introduce state’s first lawsuit lending bill
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - In the next year, New Jersey will join states like Indiana and Missouri in their attempts to regulate the lawsuit lending industry.
New Mo. lawsuit lending bill to be opposed by insurance group
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Like Indiana, the state of Missouri seems poised to host a showdown over lawsuit lending regulation in 2015.
Indiana lawmakers can expect lawsuit lending debate in 2015
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - In recent years, states have increasingly introduced and passed legislation to regulate lawsuit lending, a trend that those familiar with the industry say will continue in 2015.
W.Va. Business Court making improvements to lessen costs for litigants
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The West Virginia Supreme Court has responded to calls for changes to the Business Court Division, implementing several since first approving Trial Court Rule 29 and establishing the procedures for the special forum.
Businesses making increased use of West Virginia's specialized court
Inside the West Virginia Business Court office
Arbitration issue coming into focus for employers in West Virginia, attorney says
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A series of recent West Virginia Supreme Court decisions confirms that if employers carefully draft arbitration agreements that comply with the court’s case law, they will likely be enforced, according to Joseph Leonoro, a labor and employment lawyer in the Charleston office of Steptoe & Johnson.