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Hernia Mesh Payouts Hinge on Medical Records

BD's $1B+ Bard hernia mesh settlement uses a tiered system where documentation quality determines whether claimants receive $2,500 or $100,000+.

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Feb 15, 2026

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PFAS Lawsuits Hit 15,000 as Key Deadlines Loom

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PFAS Lawsuits Hit 15,000 as Key Deadlines Loom

15,216 PFAS cases pending in federal court as municipalities face March 31 deadline to claim share of $12B+ in settlements.

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Feb 15, 2026

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First AI-Native Mass Tort Firm Approved in Arizona

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First AI-Native Mass Tort Firm Approved in Arizona

Arizona approves Justpoint Law as first AI-powered mass tort firm under Alternative Business Structure framework—signaling major shift in legal practice.

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Feb 10, 2026

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4,400 GLP-1 Lawsuits Filed: What Firms Need to Know

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4,400 GLP-1 Lawsuits Filed: What Firms Need to Know

GLP-1 drug lawsuits surged 130% in 2025, with 75% alleging gastroparesis. Bellwether trials expected mid-2026.

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Feb 3, 2026

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JPML Jan. 29 Hearing: What Plaintiff Firms Should Prep

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JPML Jan. 29 Hearing: What Plaintiff Firms Should Prep

JPML’s Jan. 29, 2026 hearing tees up the next wave of MDL decisions. With 326,539 actions pending in MDL, firms that prep evidence now move faster.

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Jan 23, 2026

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Depo-Provera Litigation: FDA Warning Reshapes MDL as Cases Surpass 2,100

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Depo-Provera Litigation: FDA Warning Reshapes MDL as Cases Surpass 2,100

FDA adds meningioma warning to Depo-Provera label as MDL 3140 surpasses 2,100 cases. First bellwether trial set for December 2026.

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Jan 18, 2026

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