Dechert Re:Torts

Key Developments in Product Liability and Mass Torts

In this monthly newsletter you'll find insights and analysis covering significant legal trends, landmark cases, and strategic considerations for businesses facing complex litigation. It serves as a valuable tool for staying informed about the evolving landscape of tort law and its implications for various industries.

HOT TOPICS

Cert Petition Asks Supreme Court to Reject “Heavy Albrecht” Preemption Standard

Third Circuit’s FDA Preemption Ruling Challenged in Fosamax Litigation. 

REGULATORY REVIEW

Tennessee Law Requiring “Best Available Science” Has Likely Impact on PFAS Regulation

New legislation imposes evidence-based standards for regulating chemicals, including PFAS, in drinking water and other areas of environmental focus.

JURISDICTIONAL JABBER

Ninth Circuit Clarifies the Scope of Personal Jurisdiction Over E-Commerce Company

A recent Ninth Circuit decision suggests that digital personal jurisdiction stems from physical analogues.  

ONPOINT

Funders Keepers: Growth in Litigation Funding in England Continues Despite Legal Challenges

Our team recently published an OnPoint analyzing the continued growth of the litigation funding market in England, even in the wake of the UK Supreme Court’s PACCAR decision, which casts doubt on the enforceability of many funding agreements. The article examines how funders, courts, and lawmakers are adapting to legal challenges and considers the implications for multi-claimant litigation in the UK and EU.