Carolyn Casey, J.D.

New York City’s Biometric Privacy Law will kick into force on July 9, 2021. The new law was largely spurred by concerns that retail stores were using biometric data to surveil customers. It will affect a broad swath of commercial…

Every lawyer wants a steady stream of cases—not only to grow their practice but to advocate for more clients. But for personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers, the tricky part can be recognizing the signs for passing on a case.…

A judge recently granted summary judgment in over 420 lawsuits to drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in the ongoing Zofran multidistrict litigation (MDL). The case is addressing the plaintiffs’ claims that the anti-nausea medication Zofran caused birth defects. This summary judgment order…

Many experts overlook the interview basics beyond a stellar profile or CV. In order to secure retention on a case, you must also demonstrate to an attorney why you’re a great fit. Much of it comes down to a little…

A Florida federal judge has excluded opinions from a 3M expert witness in the ongoing CAEv2s combat earplugs bellwether trial. In this case, the plaintiffs claim they suffered injuries to their hearing due to defective earplugs used during military activities.…

In West Virginia’s Southern District, a major opioid-related MDL bellwether trial recently began. Several WV local governments brought the initial action against drugmakers AmerisourceBergen Drug Co., Cardinal Health Inc., and McKesson Corp. The complaint alleges the defendants played an integral…

A New Jersey federal district court recently denied motions to sever first-party and third-party actions and to bifurcate a long-fought medical malpractice case. This complex case stems from a dismissed initial lawsuit due to a withdrawn medical expert witness. Following…

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York has announced a $2 million settlement in a ticket holder class action against organizers of the infamous Fyre Festival. Meanwhile, the man behind the festival, Billy McFarland, sits in…

Participating in a deposition is a common occurrence for expert witnesses. What’s less common is a request for 14 hours of deposing for a single expert. But this is exactly what transpired in a recent case in California’s Northern District.…

Last month, amidst college basketball’s March Madness tournament, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a lower court ruling regarding college athletes’ earnings. That ruling stipulated that colleges can no longer limit non-cash education-related compensation for student-athletes. This refers to…