Real-Time Court Decisions and Other Developments in Asbestos Litigation.
We are incredibly proud that our Environmental Law practice group has received national and regional recognition in the 2026 Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms survey, achieving national ranking in the Litigation – Environmental category. The Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, as … Continued
The only constant is change. Most lawyers will, at one time or another, make a lateral move. Whether for money, a more convenient commute, or simply averting burn out, lawyers, like most professionals, are drawn to new opportunities. There are a lot of firms in the US – over 417,000 – so the competition for … Continued
Goldberg Segalla is pleased to announce that attorney Andrew H. Reynard has joined our Management and Professional Liability practice group in the Manhattan office, bringing more than 20 years of experience encompassing diverse areas of law and managing high-profile cases impacting the financial services, investment management and insurance industries. “We are excited to welcome Andy … Continued
We wanted to take some time to wish you and your families a happy holiday season and all the best in the new year. 2024 has been a busy, active year in the world of professional law and we appreciate you dropping by our site on a regular basis for emerging issues and up-to-date information. … Continued
Goldberg Segalla partner Seth L. Laver was spotlighted in Attorney Protective’s AttPro Ally Winter 2025 Risk Management Newsletter. In a section entitled, “Defending Your Good Name,” the newsletter covered Seth’s extensive career as a leading professional liability defense attorney: “Seth Laver is a partner in the Philadelphia offices of Goldberg Segalla. He devotes the majority … Continued
We wanted to take some time to wish you and your families a happy holiday season and all the best in the new year. 2024 has been a busy, active year in the world of environmental law and we appreciate you dropping by our site on a regular basis for emerging issues and up-to-date information. … Continued
We wanted to take some time to wish all of our subscribers and their families a happy holiday season and all the best in the new year. 2023 has been a busy, active year in the world of environmental law and we appreciate you dropping by our site on a regular basis for emerging issues … Continued
Court: United States District Court for the District of Kansas In this action, plaintiff Dennis Dickenson filed suit after being diagnosed with mesothelioma and subsequently settled with two companies. Defendant Henkel moved to compel any, and all, settlement agreements and communications relating to those settlements. The plaintiff opposed the motion, arguing he should not be … Continued
On April 5, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced proposed regulation that would prohibit the use, manufacture, and import of chrysotile asbestos, also known as ‘white asbestos.’[1] Chrysotile asbestos is the most commonly used variety of asbestos in the United States and can be found in certain products, including brake pads and linings, gaskets, … Continued
In 1982, epidemiologists predicted that the incidence of asbestos-related malignant diseases would begin to decline by the late 2000s. Forty years later, with 2022 beginning in less than a month, the question is: were they right? Asbestos was widely used in industrial and other work and residential settings through the early 1970s. Asbestos consumption in … Continued