Despite court systems throughout the country beginning to set plans for gradual re-openings (check out CVN’s Court Status Tracker for the latest developments), the resumption of civil jury trials is likely still a few months away. Without the option of going to court in person, the only option available for civil trial attorneys looking to keep their skills sharp is Courtroom View Network’s one-of-a-kind online video library of civil jury trials.

A winning defense in talc trials often hinges on how well an attorney can counter plaintiff’s causation arguments. At trial over the ovarian cancer a woman claims was caused by Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based Baby Powder, Allison Brown’s strong closing cleared the company of liability where billions of dollars were on the line. 

Our Engle cards, spotlighting some of the best attorneys in Florida’s ongoing tobacco litigation, have been a CVN tradition that dates back to 2011. It’s a different way to track some of the major cases and statistics across more than a decade of courtroom battles spun from a decertified class action against the nation’s cigarette makers. This week’s Engle card features James Gustafson, whose Engle trial record puts him among the litigation’s preeminent attorneys.

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As state courts transition back to broader operations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Courtroom View Network is tracking courthouse reopening procedures and trial calendars across the country. 

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From time to time, CVN shares content it believes will be of particular interest to our readers. Here, Dan Sandman, Esq., President of American Medical Forensic Specialists, AMFS, details his company’s predictions on which legal practice areas will see the most coronavirus-related litigation in the wake of the pandemic. 

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our nation cannot be overstated. As with many industries and governmental functions, the legal system faces unprecedented challenges. Courtrooms across the country are dark. Depositions, IMEs and dispute resolution efforts have been largely suspended. While some jurisdictions are moving toward opening for business, others are not anywhere close. Coronavirus was practically unheard of outside of public health circles just two months ago. Now, it is the only thing many can think about. The virus has changed many aspects of our personal and professional lives. Already we see the first shots fired in what will very likely be an onslaught of COVID-19 related litigation.