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• Information About 2,500 Camp Lejeune Injury Claims May Influence Settlement Process

  October 27, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Questionnaires sent to 2,500 Camp Lejeune injury plaintiffs may play a crucial role in determining whether the parties can reach a settlement agreement resolving about half a million lawsuits against the U.S. government.

• Ozempic, Wegovy Kidney Side Effects Highlighted in New Study

  October 10, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  New research reviewing adverse event reports to the FDA links Ozempic and Wegovy to an increased risk of acute kidney injuries.

• Court Urged To Press Forward With Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Deadlines During Government Shutdown

  October 6, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  U.S. attorneys are requesting a hold be placed on Camp Lejeune lawsuits while the government is shut down, which plaintiffs oppose.

• Three AFFF Ulcerative Colitis Lawsuits Selected for Tier 2 Bellwether Trials

  September 16, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge announced the selection of three additional AFFF ulcerative colitis lawsuits to be added to a pool of early potential test trials.

• GLP-1 Side Effects May Increase Kidney Cancer Risks: Study

  September 3, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  New research suggests GLP-1 drugs may lower the risk of certain cancers, but could also raise the likelihood of developing kidney cancer.

• Lawyers Must File AFFF and PFAS Lawsuits by September 5, or Face New Requirements in MDL

  August 19, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge is calling for all unfiled AFFF lawsuits to be submitted by September 5, promising a number of advantages over those claims that are not.

• AFFF Injury Lawyers Seek Reappointment to Leadership Roles in Federal MDL

  August 8, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Injury lawyers in federal AFFF litigation are asking the presiding judge to reappoint them to leadership positions for another year, as the first bellwether trials approach.

• Firefighters’ Occupational Cancer Risks Highlighted in Another Study

  August 5, 2025

  Michael Adams

  More research confirms that firefighters face an increased risk of developing various types of cancer, with the highest risks linked to skin and kidney cancer.

• Thousands of Unfiled AFFF Lawsuits May Disrupt MDL Schedule, Ongoing Settlement Talks

  July 22, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge is calling on lawyers for plaintiffs and defendants to address concerns about thousands of potentially unfiled AFFF lawsuits, which could affect settlement negotiations.

• Judge Extends Deadlines in PFAS Lawsuits Over Liver Cancer, Thyroid Cancer

  July 9, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has extended deadlines for parties involved in firefighting foam lawsuits to complete discovery and expert reports on liver and thyroid cancer injuries.