PRODUCTS: CLASS ACTION, TRADE & INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION

This article notes that National Union Fire Insurance prevailed in the coverage dispute with Universal American Corp. over an $18 million Medicare-related scam. New York City Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation partner Barbara Lukeman served as counsel for National Union in this matter.

This column, authored by New York City Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation partner Barbara Lukeman, discusses the Consumer Products Safety Commission announcement of a another recall of high-powered magnetic desk toys.

Deputy Litigation department leader and deputy leader of the Products: Class Action, Trade and Industry Representation group Viv Quinn and Buffalo Products: Class Action, Trade and Industry Representation counsel Ben Dwyer co-authored this column providing an overview of the approach taken by major countries in the field of nanotechnology.

San Francisco Products associate Cameron Cloar co-authored this article focused on the discussions among civil liberties groups and government officials about the future use of unmanned aerial systems or vehicles in U.S. airspace.

Rochester Litigation partner Chris Thomas provides commentary in this article discussing the increasing interest in legal outsourcing among clients and how law firms are responding.

Long Island Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation partner Jim Weller discusses a decision by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to abandon its appeal of a ruling that companies can block the publishing of inaccurate consumer complaints on an agency database.

This contributed article by New York City Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation partner Barbara Lukeman and Long Island Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation associate Tom Mealiffe focuses on New York’s expert disclosure rule and the New York State Bar Association’s plans to propose a set of voluntary rules to bolster the current expert disclosure rules for cases before the Commercial Division.

This column, discussing a significant ruling applicable to all cases pending in the New York City Asbestos Litigation (NYCAL), was authored by Long Island Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation counsel Santo Borruso, Buffalo Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation partner John Weinholtz, and Boston Litigation counsel John Stadler.

Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation practice group and NP Trial leader Joe Ortego authored this article for the Fall issue of this American Bar Association publication.

Boston Products partner Sam Goldblatt and Rochester Global Business & Transactions counsel Jeremy Wolk are both included in this tech column discussing apps for mobile devices and tablets that are specifically designed for legal matters.

Paris partner Gilles de Poix provides commentary in this article discussing the potential introduction of class actions into French consumer law in 2013 which will more closely resemble European law than U.S. law.

San Francisco products associate Cameron Cloar provides third-party commentary in this article discussing Lancaster, California’s new manned aerial surveillance system week that will allow police to monitor activities on the ground in real time.

Long Island products partner Jim Weller provides commentary in this article discussing the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recommendations that the regulator ban the magnet sets targeted in two recent lawsuits it filed in a move indicative of the agency's increasingly aggressive enforcement tactics.

Boston and Buffalo products partner Sam Goldblatt provides commentary in this cover story on how six “Big Law” firms have embraced legal project management.

This article, authored by Rochester partner and leader of the Appellate practice David Tennant, discusses the rule making process of the federal appellate courts while noting differing rulemaking procedures at the state court level.

This article focuses on a new bill that would extend restrictions on the use of unmanned aircraft systems. San Francisco Products Liability associate Cameron Cloar provides third-party legal commentary about this proposed legislation.

This “Expert Analysis” column, authored by San Francisco Products associate Cameron Cloar, discusses the Federal Aviation Administration Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which requires the agency to fully integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system for public and commercial use.

This article, authored by Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk and Buffalo Products associate Tracey Ehlers, discusses the Food and Drug Administration guidance addressing how drug, biologics, and medical device manufacturers should respond to unsolicited requests for off-label information, including—for the first time—communications via the Internet and social media.

Long Island Products partner Jim Weller authored this column examining developments revamping of the scope and authority of the Consumer Products Safety Commission.

Boston and Buffalo Products partner Sam Goldblatt provides commentary in this article that discusses the Uniform Task-Based Management System (UTBMS), which tracks the time spent on particular programs and tasks.

Buffalo Products counsel Ben Dwyer and Jacob Herstek coauthored this “Expert Analysis” column discussing Canada’s privacy laws, which are more far-reaching than their U.S. counterparts and may apply to non-Canadian entities.

Buffalo Products counsel Jacob Herstek, a member of the firm’s Data Privacy team, is quoted throughout this article discussing privacy law issues.

This coverage notes that the Monroe County Bar Association has appointed three new directors, including Rochester Products partner Chris Thomas, to the Legal Assistance of Western New York board of directors.

This contributed article, authored by Buffalo Products counsel Jacob Herstek and Providence partner and leader of the firm’s Privacy & Data Protection group Linn Freedman, discusses a federal case that considered the collection of personal information by the smart grid. The article addresses why a legal resolution is necessary to keep pace with the technology.

This article discusses New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman’s creation of a task force focused on commercial litigation in New York state courts. Rochester Products partner David Tennant is a member of this task force.

This news brief notes that San Francisco Labor & Employment attorney Paul Lynd and San Francisco Products attorney Eric Strain have been promoted to the firm’s partnership.

This contributed article, authored by San Francisco Products counsel Lauren Michals and San Francisco Products partner Ross Petty, discusses a California Supreme Court decision addressing whether a machinery manufacturer can be held liable for injuries alleged to have occurred as a result of exposure to asbestos from replacement parts added to or used in conjunction with the product after it left the custody and control of the manufacturer.

The story highlights the New York State Bar Association’s recently issued guide for navigating the electronic discovery requirements in both federal and state courts. The coverage notes that the guide was initiated under the State Bar’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section. Rochester Products partner David Tennant, chair of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section, oversaw the publishing on the guide.

In this business briefs column, Buffalo Products counsel Ben Dwyer is included for his appointment to the executive committee of the International Section of the New York State Bar Association.

This contributed article, coauthored by San Francisco Products partner Ross Petty and counsel Lauren Michals, discusses the implications for personal injury cases following the California Supreme Court’s decision in Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, holding that medical expenses must be both incurred and reasonable, and only the lesser amount is recoverable.

This column profiles Buffalo Products associate Jacob Herstek, who has been named president of the board of directors for Aspire of Western New York.

This contributed article, authored by Buffalo Products associate Jacob Herstek and Providence Health Services associate Chris Browning, discusses the impact of recent decisions on the privacy and protection of confidential personally identifiable information.