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What a difference a week makes in mass torts! As many of you know, over 800 attorneys and legal professionals attended the Mass Torts Made Perfect Spring Conference held at The Wynn in Las Vegas last week. The three-day seminar outlined important litigation updates, marketing trends, legal financing, and administrative services like medical record retrieval and case management software. Heading into the conference several torts made headlines with verdicts in favor of the plaintiff, which made this Spring’s conference even more exciting! C.R. Bard IVC filter, J&J talcum powder, hernia mesh, and Invokana breakout sessions provided highly informative material, which will ultimately help those in attendance file and litigate their cases more effectively and efficiently in state courts and federal MDLs. C.R. Bard’s defense team […]

You most likely have heard of asbestos and how it causes terrible diseases like mesothelioma, but what is it and why is it so dangerous? During Asbestos Awareness Week 2018, it is important to acknowledge the seriousness of this substance and how you may be at risk. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral made up of long crystal fibers. These fibers are malleable, extremely strong, and are resistant to heat and electricity. These tenacious properties became widely known and spurred the mineral to be greatly used throughout the world for a majority of the 1900s. It was used mainly for insulation purposes and could be found in numerous households and businesses from floor tiles, roofing shingles, and even in clothing. Veterans were most exposed to asbestos […]

Today, October 13, 2017, is officially the Navy’s 242nd birthday. It is hard to believe that the Navy has been around for over two centuries, but it is also hard to imagine the country without it. The Navy was established in 1775 by the Continental Congress to fight against the British. After the revolutionary war, the Navy was shut down. Soon after, the need for the Navy was recognized after pirates became an international threat, thus, the Navy was brought back permanently in 1794. Since then, the Navy has proved themselves as a constant source of security to America. We are forever grateful to all those who have served and continue to serve today! U.S. Navy Facts: In the war of 1812, the U.S. Navy […]

We all know that some conversations are more difficult than others. Ask anyone who has an aging parent or a sick loved one and most would say that end-of-life discussions are the ones they dread most. This is often a subject that is delayed for as long as possible or, in some situations, neglected altogether. It is one of the most critical conversations, if not THE most critical, that we will all someday face. It’s never too early to start planning for our own journey’s end, but National Healthcare Decisions Week (April 16-22) is an especially opportune time. This week, we are reminded to evaluate what is important and talk about our end-of-life wishes with loved ones while we still can. 1-800-LAW-FIRM is proudly offering a […]