Lawsuit Abuse Impact News

There days, virtually every M&A transaction attracts litigation, usually involving multiple lawsuits. These cases have proven attractive to plaintiffs’ lawyers because the pressure to close the deal affords claimants leverage to extract a quick settlement, often involving an agreement to publish additional disclosures and to pay the plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees.

Pfizer Inc. got some rare good news out of Alabama on Thursday, when the state's high court agreed to revisit its controversial ruling that brand-name drug companies can be held liable for injuries caused by generic versions of their drugs manufactured by third parties.

In a competitive global economy, the United States has many clear advantages. We’ve got abundant energy resources, vast agricultural lands, vibrant capital markets, the world’s top labs and universities, a sophisticated and well-developed infrastructure system, and an entrepreneurial culture that drives innovation and advancement — and that’s just naming a few.