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• More Cancer Patients Should Receive Genetic Testing After Diagnosis: Study

  June 26, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study finds many cancer patients are not receiving recommended genetic testing, which could lead to more targeted and more effective treatment of their cancer.

• Jury Trial Underway for Talcum Powder Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson in California

  June 1, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A talcum powder lawsuit involving claims Johnson & Johnson products were tainted with asbestos is now before a jury in California state court.

• Talcum Powder Settlement Negotiations Ordered By Bankruptcy Judge

  May 9, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Johnson & Johnson and talcum powder lawsuit plaintiffs have been ordered into settlement negotiations to help resolve tens of thousands of claims that talc-based products caused ovarian cancer and asbestos-related injuries.

• Removing Ovaries During Hysterectomy Carries Higher Risks Than Benefits: Study

  May 3, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study appear to confirm that removing ovaries during a hysterectomy causes more risks than benefits to women who have not yet gone through menopause.

• Talc Claimants Argue J&J’s Second Bankruptcy Filing Not Brought in Good Faith in Motion to Dismiss

  April 26, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Plaintiffs are asking a federal judge to dismiss Johnson & Johnson's second attempt to use bankruptcy to resolve talcum powder litigation.

• L’Oreal Urged To Recall Hair Relaxers Due to Cancer Risks

  April 24, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A UK gender justice group is petitioning L'Oreal to either eliminate hair relaxer cancer risks from its products or remove them from shelves.

• Bankruptcy Court Allows New Talcum Powder Lawsuits To Be Filed Against J&J, But No Trials For At Least 60 Days

  April 21, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has granted a 60-day pause on talcum powder lawsuit trials, but is allowing new cases to be filed and questions whether Johnson & Johnson's latest bankruptcy plan will survive court scrutiny.

• J&J Attempt to Settle Talcum Powder Lawsuits Through 2nd Bankruptcy Filing Facing Sharp Opposition

  April 17, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Attorneys representing plaintiffs in federal talcum powder lawsuits say they are rejecting a settlement plan by Johnson & Johnson which involves yet another bankruptcy scheme.

• J&J Proposes $9B Talcum Powder Settlement Fund To Pay Claims Over Next 25 Years

  April 5, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Johnson & Johnson has proposed an $8.9 billion settlement fund to resolve tens of thousands of talcum powder lawsuits after its controversial "Texas Two-Step" bankruptcy scheme was rejected by a federal appeals court.

• Third Circuit Rejects J&J Attempt to Stay Dismissal of Talc Bankruptcy During Long-Shot Appeal to Supreme Court

  April 3, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Johnson & Johnson has failed to convince a federal court to stay its dismissal of the company's talc bankruptcy scheme while waiting to hear whether the Supreme Court will consider overturning the ruling.