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• Conference Set for Bayer Request on Mirena Statute of Limitations Motion

  January 20, 2014

  Austin Kirk

  A Pre-Motion Conference will be held 1/22, to review a request by Bayer to file Motions to Dismiss that may impact up to 70 lawsuits.

• Metal-on-Metal Hip Failures Two-to-Three Times Higher Than Other Implants

  January 20, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Several groups representing orthopedic surgeons have reached a consensus statement that indicates metal-on-metal hips are up to three times likely to fail as other designs.

• Status Conferences in Tylenol Liver Failure Litigation Set Through 2014

  January 17, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A number of status conferences are scheduled for Tylenol litigation throughout 2014.

• Byetta, Januvia Lawyers Meet with MDL Judge

  January 16, 2014

  Austin Kirk

  A conference today regarding pancreatic cancer lawsuits involving Byetta, Januvia and similar diabetes drugs will tackle key issues regarding the litigation.

• Risk of Diabetes from Lipitor, Crestor, Other Statins Outlined in Report

  January 13, 2014

  Austin Kirk

  New research provides further evidence that side effects of Lipitor, Crestor and other statins increase the risk of diabetes.

• Third Bellwether Trial in Bard Avaulta Mesh Litigation Delayed Indefinitely

  January 10, 2014

  Austin Kirk

  A Bard Avaulta trial expected to begin this week has been postponed, after a key witness was unable to attend.

• Fosamax Femur Fracture Lawsuits Continuing, With Several Trials in 2014

  January 9, 2014

  Austin Kirk

  Following settlement of jaw injury claims, Merck continues to face thousands of Fosamax femur fracture lawsuits with trials set to begin in 2014.

• Statute of Limitations for Lipitor Diabetes Claims May Be Approaching

  January 7, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  As a result of a warning update in Feb 2012, Pfizer may argue that women diagnosed with diabetes from Lipitor in many states are required to file suit by Feb 2014.

• Bard Avaulta Mesh Case Census Ordered by MDL Judge

  January 6, 2014

  Austin Kirk

  A federal judge has ordered a census of all Bard Avaulta vaginal mesh cases pending throughout the country.

• DePuy ASR Hip Settlement Requires Registration by Jan. 6

  January 2, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  If you had revision surgery for a DePuy ASR hip implant on or before August 31, 2013, you have until January 6 to register to be part of a $2.4 billion settlement agreement.