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August 25, 2023 - Consumer Products, FTC, Product Liability
Right to Repair Laws: Coming Soon to a State Near You
By: Julie Y. Park
Consumer products businesses should know that “right to repair” laws are here to stay. Frustrated with restrictions on repairing consumer electronics, advocacy organizations spearheaded a grassroots “right to repair” movement that is gaining traction. Publicly endorsed by the White House and the Federal Trade
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May 10, 2022 - Environmental Law, Product Liability, Class Action
Confidentiality at Risk: California Legislature Considers Bill That Would Limit Scope of Confidentiality in Product Liability and Environmental Cases and Settlements
By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would limit confidentiality in cases involving allegations of defective products or environmental harms by placing restrictions on protective orders and confidentiality terms in settlement agreements. Generally, parties litigating cases alleging defective products or environmental conditions may stipulate
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April 18, 2022 - FDA, Drug & Medical Device, Product Liability
Pleading and Preemption: Immunization Against Vaccine Products Liability Claims
By: Julie Y. Park and Alexandra Preece Barlow
In a recent win for vaccine manufacturers, a district court found that federal law preempted claims against Merck, arising out of alleged injuries from the Gardasil vaccine. Herlth v. Merck & Co., Inc. , No. 3:21-cv-438 (JAM), 2022 WL 788669 (D. Conn., Mar. 15,
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April 13, 2022 - False Advertising, FDA, Product Liability, Consumer Products, Retail
Rulings, FDA Guidance May Help Food Cos. In Protein Suits
By: Claudia M. Vetesi and Lena Gankin
Originally published by Law360 , Claudia Vetesi, Nicole Ozeran, and Lena Gankin authored an article discussing a wave of protein-labeling lawsuits hitting food manufacturers, alleging that their products’ front-label protein content statements violate U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and mislead consumers by overstating the amount
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October 01, 2021 - Announcements & Press, Product Liability, Class Action
Erin Bosman Named Product Liability Lawyer of the Year by Euromoney in Americas Women in Business Law Awards
Erin Bosman has been named “Product Liability Lawyer of the Year.” This award recognizes high achieving female lawyers and progressive law firms who best support women in law. Co-Chair of MoFo’s Class Actions and Mass Torts Group, Erin defends clients in high-stakes mass tort
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July 21, 2021 - Announcements & Press, Product Liability, Trials, Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices, Class Action, Mass Torts
Morrison & Foerster Achieves Top Ranking in Product Liability, Mass Torts and Class Action (Defense) for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
Legal 500 US 2021 has recommended Erin Bosman, David Fioccola, and Jessica Grant, and named Julie Park among its “next generation” practitioners. The publication also recognized Morrison & Foerster as a top firm in Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action (Defense) for Pharmaceuticals
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July 20, 2021 - False Advertising, Announcements & Press, Food Misbranding, Product Liability, Consumer Products, Class Action, Retail
Morrison & Foerster Achieves Top Ranking in Advertising and Marketing Litigation
Legal 500 US 2021 recognized Morrison & Foerster as a top firm in Advertising and Marketing Litigation. See what our clients and peers are saying about MoFo’s Class Actions + Mass Torts Group.
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July 09, 2021 - Environmental Law, Announcements & Press, Drug & Medical Device, Product Liability, MDL, Trials, Consumer Products, Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices, Class Action, Retail, Mass Torts
Morrison & Foerster Is Recognized As Tier 1 Firm in Product Liability, Mass Torts, and Class Action for Consumer Products
Legal 500 US 2021 has named Erin Bosman, David Fioccola, Jessica Grant, Julie Park, James Schurz, William Tarantino, and Claudia Vetesi among their top product liability and class action practitioners nationwide. The publication also recognized Morrison & Foerster as a top Tier 1 Firm
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May 03, 2021 - Announcements & Press, Product Liability, Trials
Erin Bosman and Arturo Gonzalez Named to Law360's 2021 Editorial Advisory Board
By: Erin M. Bosman and Arturo J. González
Erin Bosman and Arturo Gonzalez have been named to Law360 's 2021 Editorial Advisory Board. These boards provide feedback on Law360 's coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage. Erin, co-chair of MoFo’s Class Actions + Mass Torts practice and
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April 09, 2021 - Announcements & Press, Product Liability, Class Action, Mass Torts
Erin Bosman and Julie Park Receive "Readers' Choice" Awards 2021
By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park
JD Supra has recognized Morrison & Foerster as part of its Readers’ Choice Awards. The Awards recognize top authors and firms whose articles were read by C-suite executives, in-house counsel, media, and other professionals across the JD Supra platform during 2020. Erin Bosman, co-chair
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Topic Archives: Product Liability

Right to Repair Laws: Coming Soon to a State Near You

By: Julie Y. Park

Confidentiality at Risk: California Legislature Considers Bill That Would Limit Scope of Confidentiality in Product Liability and Environmental Cases and Settlements

By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park

Pleading and Preemption: Immunization Against Vaccine Products Liability Claims

By: Julie Y. Park and Alexandra Preece Barlow

Rulings, FDA Guidance May Help Food Cos. In Protein Suits

By: Claudia M. Vetesi and Lena Gankin

Erin Bosman Named Product Liability Lawyer of the Year by Euromoney in Americas Women in Business Law Awards

Morrison & Foerster Achieves Top Ranking in Product Liability, Mass Torts and Class Action (Defense) for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices

Morrison & Foerster Achieves Top Ranking in Advertising and Marketing Litigation

Morrison & Foerster Is Recognized As Tier 1 Firm in Product Liability, Mass Torts, and Class Action for Consumer Products

Erin Bosman and Arturo Gonzalez Named to Law360's 2021 Editorial Advisory Board

By: Erin M. Bosman and Arturo J. González

Erin Bosman and Julie Park Receive "Readers' Choice" Awards 2021

By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park