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The American Law Institute's next Restatement of Torts, which is currently nearing completion, will include a provision that recommends allowing tort claimants to recover medical monitoring expenses absent a physical injury, Shook Public Policy Practice Group Co-Chair Victor Schwartz and Senior Counsel Christopher Appel wrote in an article published in the Spring 2024 edition of the Southwestern Law Review. In “The Restatement (Third) of Torts Proposes Abandoning Tort Law's Present Injury Requirement to Allow Medical Monitoring Claims: Should Courts Follow?,” Victor and Chris discuss the origins and policy implications of the medical monitoring provision as well as the purpose, history and influence of ALI restatements. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4GeCgki

Shook is seeking a staff attorney or counsel with three to 10 years of litigation experience to join our Class Action & Appellate Litigation practice group in our Los Angeles office. Desired candidates will have experience drafting discovery requests and responses as well as document productions in product defense matters and an interest in handling arbitration matters in alleged automotive defect cases and other individual consumer-fraud and privacy-related matters. Candidates must be licensed to practice in California. Please, no third-party submissions.  Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with applicable law, the annualized salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000, depending on the candidate’s overall relevant experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Discretionary bonuses may also be awarded annually. Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for attorneys that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability income protection, transportation allowance, retirement plan and paid-leave programs. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gt4AkZV **** #LegalJobs #LosAngeles #LAJobs

Shook has once again been named a "Highly Recommended" firm in Intellectual Property by Managing IP. Only five firms were given this designation based on achievement in client outcomes. Along with IP recognition, Managing IP named eight Shook attorneys in national and local rankings. Cory Fisher, Patent Star John Garretson, Patent Star John Golian, Patent Star Michael Gross, Patent Star Jason Mudd, Notable Practitioner  Amy Ragen, Transactions Star Trent Webb, Patent Star Read more: https://lnkd.in/dtpBPwS8

Shook Partner Phil Goldberg presents “Third Party Litigation Funding: The Dark Money Driving High-Stakes Litigation” as part of the International Association of Defense Counsel 2024 Annual Meeting. This panel explores the legal, ethical and practical influence this outside money is having on the civil justice system and the legal reform efforts in the United States, Canada and other countries seeking to subject third-party litigation funding to regulation and disclosure. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/gjHmUH92 Learn more about Phil: https://lnkd.in/dJmx6Nn2 **** #iadcmeetings

Shook Partner Michael Kleffner presents “Driver Assistance Safety Technology: What Is It and Is There Liability If You Don't Have It” during the International Association of Defense Counsel 2024 Annual Meeting. This presentation explores what safety technology is available, how theories of liability based on them are evolving, what defenses are available and how these issues are being addressed through legislative and regulatory initiatives.   Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/gjHmUH92 Learn more about Michael: https://lnkd.in/gCwbrVah **** #iadcmeetings

Shook Partner Michelle M. Fujimoto presents during the International Association of Defense Counsel 2024 Annual Meeting this week as part of an artificial intelligence panel. “AI in the Law: Friend or Foe – Helping Lawyers Through the Growing Pains of a New Reality” offers guidance to practitioners at the crossroads of a new legal landscape. The program looks at practical applications and current case studies that offer guidance to the social and ethical implications of facial-recognition software.   Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/gjHmUH92 Learn more about Michelle: https://lnkd.in/gXMh-8AP **** #iadcmeetings

Shook Partner Tim Congrove presents “Win One or Lose Them All: Attempts to Use Nonmutual Offensive Collateral Estoppel in MDL Bellwether and Other Trials” during the International Association of Defense Counsel 2024 Annual Meeting this week. The panel discusses the doctrine of nonmutual offensive collateral estoppel in various jurisdictions and suggests best practices when clients face multiple actions. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/gjHmUH92 Learn more about Tim: https://lnkd.in/gVNwNbs4 **** #iadcmeetings

Shook Orange County lawyers take a brief look into recent AI developments, including the differences between traditional and generative AI, in the latest episode of “In That Case,” available now. Associate Polly Tran explains a case in which an appellant’s use of fictitious AI-generated legal citations led to dismissal and sanctions by the Missouri Court of Appeals. Stream the episode to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gaz8Vzuv ***** #LegalPodcast #ArtificialIntelligence

In May, the Tenth Circuit ruled that in determining how to calculate attorneys' fees and incentive awards in a class action settlement the district court should look to state law, not federal law. Shook Partner Mitch Engel discussed the case and other key decisions in class action law published in May 2024 in the latest issue of the Developments in Class Action Law newsletter. Subscribe to receive the next issue: https://lnkd.in/gdS6Gfhm

Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters has selected two Shook attorneys for recognition as Rising Stars in its Pennsylvania 2024 rankings. Partner Brian Lands and Associate Gabrielle Kelerchian Szczepkowicz, both part of Shook's Philadelphia and Jersey City teams, were recognized as Rising Stars. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gjHGCEG9