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• Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Roundup Reauthorization

  March 23, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The EPA faces a lawsuit from two environmental groups seeking to have a federal appeals court overturn its latest approval of the use of Roundup and its active ingredient, glyphosate, which has been linked to an increased risk of cancer.

• Appeals Court Urged to Uphold Roundup Jury Verdict, Including $75 Million in Punitive Damages

  March 18, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The plaintiff in the first federal Roundup lawsuit to go to trial is appealing a decision to cut the punitive damages award.

• Roundup Liability Costs Result in Lawsuit Against Bayer Over Monsanto Acquisition

  March 10, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A Bayer investor has filed a lawsuit against the company, saying it was irresponsible in purchasing Monsanto given its pricey legal woes over Roundup weed killer.

• Deadlines in Roundup Lawsuits Extended, As Mediation Continues to Settle Weedkiller Cancer Claims

  March 6, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The date for the next federal Roundup bellwether trial has been vacated, and all other deadlines in the consolidated federal litigation have been delayed for more than a month as settlement talks continue.

• Roundup Use Causing Loss Of Biodiversity Which May Affect Food Chain: Study

  March 5, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Roundup exposure could cause a loss of biodiversity which negatively affects the food chain, researchers warn.

• Roundup Bellwether Trial in Federal MDL Delayed Four Weeks At Request of Settlement Master

  February 10, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The next federal Roundup cancer trial, and all related actions, have been delayed for a month following reports that a settlement agreement is near.

• Roundup Settlement Negotiations Continue Under Pressure Of Looming Trials

  January 27, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A Roundup trial which was to begin last week has been delayed while parties continue to work on potential settlement agreements to resolve the cancer claims.

• Roundup Cases Going Before Juries In Multiple Courts Over Next Few Weeks

  January 17, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The latest Roundup trial begins today, followed by a number of other trials in the coming weeks and years, as those involved in the litigation say settlement agreements are expected for thousands of cases in the coming weeks.

• Bayer Pesticides Calypso and Biscaya Banned In Europe Due To Threats To Bee Population

  January 16, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Two Bayer pesticides are being banned in Europe due to threats to the bee population.

• Roundup Trial Expected To Begin January 27 in St. Louis Postponed

  January 10, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A Roundup cancer trial slated for late this month has been postponed as settlement talks reportedly heat up, with Bayer and Monsanto seeking to possibly resolve cases individually and in groups instead of seeking a potentially more costly global settlement.