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Beyond the Abstract: Key Analytical Considerations for Evaluating Epidemiological Evidence
Jackyenjoyphotography/Moment via Getty Images In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how to read an epidemiological study and reviewed the hierarchy of study designs commonly encountered in environmental and toxic tort litigation. In this installment, we turn to the analytical considerations that enable litigators to critically evaluate reported findings and identify opportunities for expert challenge.
Beyond the Abstract: A Litigator’s Guide to Reading Epidemiological Studies
afotostock/Shutterstock.com Epidemiological evidence often plays a central role in environmental and toxic tort litigation. Whether a dispute involves per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly known as PFAS), trichloroethylene, benzene, or another alleged toxic exposure, epidemiological studies are commonly invoked to establish general causation.
AI-Enhanced Class Action Litigator: Practical Tips for Complex Cases
Summary AI tools offer unprecedented capabilities to increase efficiency and insights, but they are not a substitute for human judgment. When deployed thoughtfully in the class action context, AI can accelerate early case assessment, refine discovery and expert strategy, and strengthen motion practice and trial preparation.
Maine DEP Proposes Currently Unavoidable Use Procedures for PFAS in Products Law | JD Supra
Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently published a proposed rule prescribing procedures and criteria for determining Currently Unavoidable Uses (CUU) of intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products subject to Maine’s PFAS in Products law (38 M.R.S. § 1614). It also proposes a broader implementation of the state law's sales prohibitions and notification requirements. We discuss how this could affect manufacturers and stakeholders below.
Book Review: Chinese Children's Favorite Stories by Mingmei Yip (Tuttle Publishing) — THE COMMON LIST
In celebration of the 2021 Multicultural Children’s Book Day on Friday, January 29, I want to share my review of “Chinese Children’s Favorite Stories,” written and illustrated by NYC author Mingmei Yip and published by Vermont-based Tuttle Publishing. Disclosure: I was gifted a copy of Chinese Children’s Favorite Stories. Opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.
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