Walsworth wins summary adjudication on behalf of its manufacturer client in a product liability case where the plaintiff sued for personal injuries allegedly sustained as a result of exposure to a medical device. Walsworth...
March 16, 2017
Walsworth Wins MSA in Product Liability Case
March 8, 2017
U.S. Supreme Court Permits Inquiry Regarding Potential Racial Bias During Jury Deliberations
In an important ruling on juror bias and fair trials, a divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled for the first time today that evidence of racial bias by jurors during deliberation may be considered by the trial court following the
March 1, 2017
Supreme Court hears arguments on proper review of EEOC subpoena decisions
Partner Sage Knauft was quoted in Reuter’s Westlaw Employment Journal, where he offered analysis on the case before the Supreme Court, McLane Co. v. EEOC. The Supreme Court heard arguments on February 21 on whether...
March 1, 2017
“Black Box” or Not? Supreme Court Confronts Racial Bias in Jury Deliberations
Courts nationwide generally treat the jury room as a “black box,” meaning inquiry into jury room discussions is not, in most states, permitted. Jurors can discuss their feelings after the verdict if they want to, but no...
March 1, 2017
It May Be Legal, But Proceed With Caution
In the November 2016 election, California joined an increasing number of states in legalizing marijuana. Although California law previously permitted use of marijuana medicinally, Proposition 64 made it legal for individuals