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Blog: The Link Between Corporate Donations and Tort Reform
Missouri senators are rushing to pass legislation under the guise of “tort reform,” according to a recent blog by Langdon & Emison partner Mark Emison. According to Emison, these tort reform bills protect corporations from being sued by citizens who are injured or killed by their defective products.
L&E’s David Brose Offers 5 Tips for Safe Spring Break Travel
Spring break season is upon us, which places many vacationers on U.S. highways for road trips to their destinations. If your spring break has yet to start and you’re planning to hit the highway soon, Langdon & Emison partner David Brose offers five simple tips for save travel.
Medical Devices Rushed to Market Put Patients in Danger
Metal-on-metal hip implants are at the center of thousands of lawsuits that allege hip manufacturers failed to warn doctors and patients about their dangers. In a recent blog post, Langdon & Emison partner Mark Emison says loose oversight of the testing and approval process for many medical devices, including artificial hips, poses significant risks to U.S. patients.
L&E Paralegals Share Their Superpowers at AIEG Seminar
Langdon & Emison paralegals, Rachel Ahmann and Rayna Wulfekotter, shared their superpowers recently with paralegals nationwide, showing them how to become Wonder Woman when battling for medical records.
Langdon & Emison Welcomes New Associate Connor Curran
Langdon & Emison is pleased to announce the addition of associate attorney Connor Curran to its staff. Connor joins the firm after practicing law nearly two years with a civil defense firm in Jefferson City, Mo.
Langdon & Emison Partners, Client Speak at KU Law School
Langdon & Emison partners Bob Langdon and Mark Emison were guest speakers at a recent event hosted by the Kansas University (KU) Law School Trial Association. The partners, along with former client Lt. Col. Aaron Eckberg, spoke to nearly 20 law students about building and maintaining successful attorney-client relationships.
Hot off the Presses: Langdon & Emison Releases Winter 2018 Newsletter
Langdon & Emison, a nationwide personal injury law firm, has released its Winter 2018 newsletter, available for download. Langdon & Emison publishes a quarterly newsletter dedicated to providing clients and attorneys up-to-date information about legal trends and issues, consumer safety and litigation tips.
MATA Continues Balance the Scales Program
The Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys has continued its Balance the Scales initiative, which includes an open letter writing campaign that citizens can contribute their name to if they wish. Balance the Scales collects stories from throughout the state that showcase some of the harms to consumers that “tort reform” legislation can bring. This campaign is primarily communicated through social media, and is at its heart a project dedicated to preserving the Civil Justice System.
New York Times: Loose Oversight of Medical Devices Poses a Threat to Public Health
After an exhaustive study of the safety and efficacy of artificial hips in America, the New York Times has published an article that examines the full risks of these devices. Thousands of Americans have filed lawsuits against the manufacturers of artificial hips.
After Ruling, Lawsuits Over 3M Bair Hugger Warming Blankets Move Forward
Thousands of consumers who have filed lawsuits against 3M for their Bair Hugger warming blankets received a favorable ruling this week, as the trial court rejected 3M’s arguments to prevent the claims from going to trial. The first bellwether trial is set for February 8, 2018, with additional trials following throughout the year.
20th Anniversary of Baker v. General Motors SCOTUS Argument Recognized
This fall marked the 20th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court argument in Baker v. General Motors, and a news piece that aired this fall on several broadcast affiliates takes a look at this precedential case. Baker was a Langdon & Emison victory described as influential in the law because it provided an answer to the question of whether expert testimony could be called upon from former employees.
L&E Obtains Success in Appellate Matter on Behalf of Family
The Missouri Court of Appeals recently decided that the family of a woman who died because she took the wrong medication will get a new trial against the pharmacy on the issue of damages for aggravating circumstances. The case is Oyler v. Hy-Vee, Inc., WD79742. Langdon & Emison Partner Michael W. Manners helped lead the appellate team in the matter.