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Kurtis Reeg Named Among Nation’s Top Mass Tort Litigators

Jul 23, 2012

Kurtis B. Reeg, president and managing partner of Reeg Lawyers, LLC, a St. Louis-based business and litigation defense law firm, has been selected for inclusion in “Corporate Counsel” magazine’s 2012 Top Rated Lawyers® Annual Guide to Mass Tort Litigation.

Robert Hanlon and Anita Hotchkiss Listed in 2012 New Jersey Super Lawyers for Product Liability Defense

Jul 18, 2012

Robert M. Hanlon Sr. and Anita Hotchkiss, partners in the law firm Goldberg Segalla LLP, were named in the 2012 New Jersey edition of Super Lawyers, a ranking of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

IADC Announces New Board of Directors

Jul 18, 2012

Another wonderful Annual Meeting has come to a close. We ended our meeting of top notch continuing education and social events today with the recommendation and acceptance of the new IADC Board of Directors members.

2012 International Corporate Counsel College Will Focus on Crisis Management - Anticipating the Future in the Global World

Jul 16, 2012

This year's International Corporate Counsel College will be held at The Royal Horseguards and One Whitehall Place in London, England. It will feature both a luncheon and a reception/dinner for networking with fellow attendees.

Rod Richmond Obtained Two Defense Verdicts on Behalf of Hoffmann-La Roche

Jul 16, 2012

Members of Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC’s Litigation Group, led by IADC member Orlando “Rod” Richmond, recently obtained two defense verdicts on behalf of Hoffmann-La Roche in a consolidated trial of four plaintiffs in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Rick Richardson and Barbara Johnson Lead 5-4 Opinion Affirming 9th Circuit’s Affirmance of District Court of Arizona’s SJ for GSK

Jul 02, 2012

Pharmaceutical sales representatives meet the definition of “outside salesmen” under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which means they can be classified as exempt employees and can be paid salary and bonus as opposed to being paid hourly with overtime. Also held that a Department of Labor amicus brief that changes policy, create unfair surprise and would impose substantial retroactive liability is not entitled any deference beyond simply its power to persuade.

Court Dismisses First Products Liability Class Action Tried to Verdict in Ontario; Lead by Gordon McKee and Blakes Trial Team

Jul 02, 2012

Justice Lax of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released her decision in Andersen v. St. Jude Medical, Inc., dismissing the plaintiffs’ action in its entirety. This much anticipated decision was the culmination of the first product liability class action common issues trial to be completed in Ontario.

Friday June 29 is the Last Day for Online Registrations for the 2012 Anual Meeting

Jun 28, 2012

Friday, June 29 will be the last day for online registrations. All registrations for the Annual Meeting after June 29 will be handled onsite.

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