GLG News by Scottish Re Experts

With the increasing volume of data management & dissemination EED is at least for know the obvious answer. EED is mainly a child of the Federal Rule changes and the surge of discovery that is being authorized.

Will federal regulation on pharmaceutical & medical devices finally be consistently applied to all attempts at State court litigation/ Is the surge in state court product liability suits a soon thing of the past. 

WR Grace's Lost criminal appeal may affect timing of emergence from bankruptcy. Lost criminal appeal increases WR Grace's potential exposure.

Katrina insurance coverage issues have acted as a possible spark for Congress to step up to the plate. Should insurance policies have what some perceive as illusory coverage?

New Rulings hinder certain lead paint Claims. The seminal lead paint ruling in Rhode Island may be an aberration.

Statistics seem to suggest that the number of Securities Class Actions are on the decline? It appears the previous up swing in the market, Sarbanes-Oxley, recent case law and exit of key litigators have been factors in the recent decline.  

Design Defect and Punitive Damages were rejected in Tobacco Litigation in New York, but not anymore! Allowing punitive damages potentially raises leverage for plaintiffs and exposure to Tobacco Defendants.

Steering Insurance business has been in the cross hairs of many Attorney Generals. The alleged under the table deals to generate income in the insurance industry is at least for awhile no longer flying under the radar. The real question is once the tree is shaken how deep and questionable are...

Greater resources for FDA will likely create more reporting requirements for pharmaceutical companies. FDA  will have greater authority to require post-marketing safety studies and to impose timetables for completing these studies. FDA's data may ultimately be fertile ground for class action...

How concerned is Sherwin Williams with the Rhode Island verdict? Solid companies go forward despite adversity!