LA Judge Tosses $950M in Punitive Damages in Talc Verdict

LA Judge Tosses $950M in Punitive Damages in Talc Verdict

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ruth Kwan concluded that the punitive damages in a $966 million verdict on Oct. 6 were unwarranted, given that the evidence failed to show that Johnson & Johnson acted in malice or concealed knowledge that its talc contained...
Northern Illinois University Law to Start Part-Time JD Program

Northern Illinois University Law to Start Part-Time JD Program

The ABA Council approved Northern Illinois University College of Law’s application for substantive change to start a part-time J.D. program at its new location in the Chicago suburb of Naperville.       The ABA Council approved Northern Illinois University...
After Turbulent Year, Perkins Coie Sees Revenue, PEP Rise

After Turbulent Year, Perkins Coie Sees Revenue, PEP Rise

The firm is still forging ahead with its planned merger with Ashurst this summer, while still fighting the Trump administration over the appeal of an EO.       The firm is still forging ahead with its planned merger with Ashurst this summer, while still fighting the...