Update: Monsanto Takes Hit in Federal Bellwether Trial over Roundup
According to Mass Tort Nexus, Bayer—the German chemical giant that acquired Monsanto last June for $62.5 billion—now faces over 11,000 lawsuits linked to Roundup cancer risk. What’s Happening Now? The first of the highly anticipated federal bellwether trials kicked off on February 25, 2019. The two-part trial was over a man’s claims that decades of […]
The Important Role of Empathy Training in Legal Intake
Many law firms serve clients who are dealing with tough, emotionally-charged situations. This is especially true in the areas of family law and personal injury law. These clients usually have to recount traumatic experiences to explain their situation, which causes their emotions to run high. For this reason, it is essential for lawyers and other […]
The Role of Clinical Trial Data in Mass Tort
When it comes to evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a drug or medical device, clinical trials are one of the best tools at a consumer’s disposal. Data from clinical trials provide specific evidence of the impact a drug or medical device has on the people who use it.In mass torts, however, clinical trial data […]
The Common Misconceptions of Working With a Legal Call Center
A law firm gains many benefits by working with a legal call center, such as being able to connect with new clients 24-7-365 and “closing the deal” with a prospect right away instead of leaving him or her to shop around. However, there are some misconceptions about working with a call center that can prevent […]
Emerging Mass Tort: Uloric
The FDA is warning that there is an increased risk of death while using the drug Uloric. The official safety announcement states: “[2-21-2019] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded there is an increased risk of death with Uloric (febuxostat) compared to another gout medicine, allopurinol. This conclusion is based on our in-depth review […]
True Costs of a Receptionist (and How Alert Can Help You Save Money)
Receptionists play a critical role in law firms. They are typically the primary points of contact and the gatekeepers within the office, plus they have a number of responsibilities that go beyond answering and routing calls. These may include greeting clients and visitors, handling administrative tasks and maintaining the public areas of the office. However, legal […]
How to Know If Your Legal Intake Partner is Working For You
Teaming with a legal intake partner is instrumental in ensuring your law firm’s success. There are specific strategies your partner should use to not only capture a large number of leads, but enhance the client experience in a space where expectations are high. An effective legal intake partner should provide around-the-clock live voice support, seamless […]
The Latest on the IVC Filter Mass Tort
In both state and federal courts there are over 9,000 IVC filter lawsuits pending against C.R. Bard, Cook Medical, Johnson & Johnson, Cordis Corporation and other manufacturers. At the beginning of this month, the third and most recent bellwether trial against Cook Medical took place in Indianapolis. A woman was awarded $3 million when the […]
Introducing the New Alert… Logo
We’re excited to announce that we have revamped our logo and overall look! While we’re still the same Alert – known for exceptional service and value – our new logo showcases the technological advances we have made to answer the needs of a tech driven legal industry. Alert continues to evolve and grow every day, […]