BG’s 2022 In Review
Passionately practicing law while doing good work for our clients and communities is at the heart of what we do here at BG.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects J&J Texas Two-Step Maneuver In Huge Victory For Plaintiffs Harmed By J&J Baby Powder
Washington, D.C.: In a huge victory for individuals grievously harmed by Johnson & Johnson baby powder, the Circuit Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit roundly rejected Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to shovel all 38,000 cases into a brand-new subsidiary which then, within hours of creation, declared bankruptcy. In strong language, the federal appeals court found that the JNJ/LTL petition “has no valid bankruptcy purpose” and dismissed the bankruptcy in its entirety, reversing a ruling by a lower bankruptcy court.
Selling Your Amazon Business? Not So Fast!
The 1970s rock band The Eagles had a verse in their hit Hotel California: “You can check-out anytime you’d like, but you can never leave.”
“Enough Is Enough”: Female Athletes Secure Settlement Agreement Ensuring Michigan State University’s Title IX Compliance for Years to Come
“Enough is enough” – a two-year battle ended with Michigan State University agreeing to undergo a comprehensive Gender Equity Review and create a Gender Equity Plan to bring it into full Title IX compliance by the 2026-27 academic year. This settlement will positively shape MSU’s athletics program for years to come.
“If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It” – SCOTUS Examines Expanding the Attorney-Client Privilege for Dual Purpose Communications
The Supreme Court is currently considering a case that could expand the scope of the attorney-client privilege in the context of dual-purpose communications – such as, in this case, communications made to a law firm that also prepares tax returns.
