Except for a brief, misguided trip to the «dark side,» Rachel has spent her whole career defending drug and device
manufacturers in product liability litigation and in government actions arising from such litigation.
For more than 25 years, John has defended
manufacturers in product liability litigation in trial and appellate courts involving a multitude of products ranging from ATVs and RVs to suction vibrasorbers.
Defended aircraft
manufacturer in product liability litigation in state and federal courts arising from fatal crashes in general aviation.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected
in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered
in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases
in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest
in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions
in the industries and markets
in which we operate
in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations
in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain
in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment
manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both
in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes
in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction
in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future
litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential
product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco
in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations
in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current
products and services, or develop new
products and services
in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new
product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline
in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments
in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential
liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its
products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party
manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities
in BlackBerry's
products; risks related to
litigation, including
litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties
in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short
product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
With deep experience
in product liability matters and class action
litigation, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, as well as consumer fraud, he represents national and international companies, including
manufacturers of motor vehicles, power tools, pharmaceuticals, clothing, glass
products, outdoor power equipment, and industrial machinery.
We regularly defend automobile, heavy truck, bus, locomotive, and aircraft
manufacturers — as well as their component suppliers —
in high - stakes
product liability, commercial, and catastrophic injury
litigation.
Our
litigation and trial lawyers are experienced with the common and statutory laws involving the prospective
liability of
manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of
products to purchasers, users, and bystanders for personal injury and property damage caused by alleged defects
in those
products.
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Manufacturers, the Ninth Circuit Affirms Decertification of Damages Class While Keeping Door Open for Individual Claims -
Product Liability Litigation Update
Langdon & Emison's reputation as a national leader
in auto
product liability litigation comes from 30 years of taking on the world's largest auto
manufacturers in courtrooms from coast to coast, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
Represented a Korean tire
manufacturer in litigation with its U.S. insurance broker with respect to acquisition of
product liability insurance and
in employment related class action
litigation
Defense of leading U.S. pharmaceutical and biologic
manufacturers in national and international
product liability and commercial
litigation involving prescription biologics, nonsteroidal pain medications, diet drugs, statins and other medications, including class actions, multi-district
litigations, Congressional investigations, criminal proceedings, and shareholder derivative
litigation
Her
litigation experience stretches across numerous industries, including the defense of
product manufacturers, corporations, banks, financing institutions, premises owners and individuals
in product liability and business
litigation.
Luzarraga is also a first chair trial lawyer
in product liability and personal injury cases involving automotive companies, consumer
product manufacturers, trace benzene and asbestos
litigation as well as commercial
litigation involving contract disputes, consumer claims, and professional
liability.
With a practice focused on commercial
litigation and the defense of
product manufacturers in mass tort and
products liability matters, Elan Hersh advises clients on electronic discovery (eDiscovery), information governance,
litigation readiness and response, cross-border discovery issues, and data...
In addition to representing manufacturers in litigation through trial and appeal, Andrew counsels clients on risk mitigation and avoidance strategies, conducts product liability risk assessments, drafts warnings and product instructions, and advises clients on drafting warranties and commercial terms and condition
In addition to representing
manufacturers in litigation through trial and appeal, Andrew counsels clients on risk mitigation and avoidance strategies, conducts product liability risk assessments, drafts warnings and product instructions, and advises clients on drafting warranties and commercial terms and condition
in litigation through trial and appeal, Andrew counsels clients on risk mitigation and avoidance strategies, conducts
product liability risk assessments, drafts warnings and
product instructions, and advises clients on drafting warranties and commercial terms and conditions.
Product manufacturers and distributors will find no reprieve from this trend, as a 2009 study commissioned by the Defense Research Institute identified
products liability as the leading growth area
in tort
litigation.
Demonstratives can frequently be used very effectively
in product liability litigation,
in which the issue is whether a
product was manufactured negligently, causing harm — or
in some cases, whether a
product that was manufactured and used properly still caused harm to a consumer that leads to
liability on the part of the
manufacturer or seller.
Serve as national coordinating and trial counsel
in product liability litigation for
manufacturers of consumer and commercial
products.
She has extensive experience
in automotive, aviation, and pharmaceutical and medical device
product liability litigation, and represents
manufacturers of aircraft components, airframes, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and other commercial and consumer
products.
The attorneys of Steinbrecher & Span LLP have dedicated decades to defending
manufacturers in lengthy, complex and multidistrict
products liability litigation.
In addition to close to 30 years of trial experience in toxic tort litigation on behalf of asbestos manufacturers, Dan has also developed an extensive involvement in lead paint litigation on behalf of building owners and has also tried auto, premises, exercise equipment and various other product liability claims, representing manufacturers and insurer
In addition to close to 30 years of trial experience
in toxic tort litigation on behalf of asbestos manufacturers, Dan has also developed an extensive involvement in lead paint litigation on behalf of building owners and has also tried auto, premises, exercise equipment and various other product liability claims, representing manufacturers and insurer
in toxic tort
litigation on behalf of asbestos
manufacturers, Dan has also developed an extensive involvement
in lead paint litigation on behalf of building owners and has also tried auto, premises, exercise equipment and various other product liability claims, representing manufacturers and insurer
in lead paint
litigation on behalf of building owners and has also tried auto, premises, exercise equipment and various other
product liability claims, representing
manufacturers and insurers.
He has focused his practice on complex, commercial,
products liability and intellectual property
litigation, with an emphasis on the defense of German and other European
manufacturers in US courts.
Robert is a member of the Plaintiffs» Steering Committee for the Federal Multi-District
Litigation surrounding five of the largest
manufacturers of women's pelvic mesh
products; In Re: Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation (MDL's 2187; 2325; 2326; 2327; an
products;
In Re: Pelvic Repair System
Products Liability Litigation (MDL's 2187; 2325; 2326; 2327; an
Products Liability Litigation (MDL's 2187; 2325; 2326; 2327; and 2387).
Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten, LLP has been defending
product manufacturers, Distributors, and direct sellers
in complex
product liability litigation involving loss of life and property, serious personal injury and loss of business.
The Drug and Medical Device
Product Liability Deskbook includes: detailed coverage of: warning - related claims and defenses; other information - based theories; strict liability; FDA - related per se liability; preemption of common law tort claims by the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act and FDA regulations; class actions in drug and medical device litigation; theories of liability asserted against entities other than manufacturers; practical issues involving litigation management; the use of expert witnesses; and many other importan
Liability Deskbook includes: detailed coverage of: warning - related claims and defenses; other information - based theories; strict
liability; FDA - related per se liability; preemption of common law tort claims by the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act and FDA regulations; class actions in drug and medical device litigation; theories of liability asserted against entities other than manufacturers; practical issues involving litigation management; the use of expert witnesses; and many other importan
liability; FDA - related per se
liability; preemption of common law tort claims by the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act and FDA regulations; class actions in drug and medical device litigation; theories of liability asserted against entities other than manufacturers; practical issues involving litigation management; the use of expert witnesses; and many other importan
liability; preemption of common law tort claims by the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act and FDA regulations; class actions
in drug and medical device
litigation; theories of
liability asserted against entities other than manufacturers; practical issues involving litigation management; the use of expert witnesses; and many other importan
liability asserted against entities other than
manufacturers; practical issues involving
litigation management; the use of expert witnesses; and many other important topics.
He has represented some of America's largest manufacturing companies and financial institutions
in their class action
litigation throughout Florida and in Multi-District Litigation throughout the country, he advises companies and their Officers and Directors in company investigations and in corporate governance disputes, he represents businesses in disputes with their insurance carriers, and he has represented manufacturers and distributors in hundreds of toxic tort and products liabil
litigation throughout Florida and
in Multi-District
Litigation throughout the country, he advises companies and their Officers and Directors in company investigations and in corporate governance disputes, he represents businesses in disputes with their insurance carriers, and he has represented manufacturers and distributors in hundreds of toxic tort and products liabil
Litigation throughout the country, he advises companies and their Officers and Directors
in company investigations and
in corporate governance disputes, he represents businesses
in disputes with their insurance carriers, and he has represented
manufacturers and distributors
in hundreds of toxic tort and
products liability cases.
Our lawyers serve as trial counsel and as national coordinating counsel
in complex
products liability litigation, defending
manufacturers of prescription and over-the-counter drugs and medical devices including orthopedic implants, antibiotics, contraceptives and antipsychotics.
At Field Law, our
Litigation Practice Group has extensive experience representing manufacturers, distributors, installers and related entities involved in product liability l
Litigation Practice Group has extensive experience representing
manufacturers, distributors, installers and related entities involved
in product liability litigationlitigation.
Sheryl Bjork concentrates her practice on the defense of complex mass tort
product liability claims, representing some of the world's largest medical device and pharmaceutical
manufacturers in individual, MDL, and class action
litigation.