The Mad Clientist

Ever-larger product failures, increasing regulatory actions, and a more aggressive plaintiffs bar are the main contributors to the skyrocketing magnitude of potential exposure. Paradoxically, the number of companies with ongoing Class Action cases dropped to 53.8% in 2016, down from 60.6% in 2015. This means that each individual case is…

Product liability litigation is one of the most competitive sectors. New technology, embedded technology, global supply chain issues, and increasing regulation, are causing more product liability cases. Despite the focus on increased due diligence, legal decision makers have not been able to contain the increase in these cases. The number…

Shrinking budgets for Commercial litigation continue for the 5th year, along with the related increase in demand for AFAs and smart staffing from law firms. Though the volume of cases is down, sectors such as Antitrust and Government Contracts still present an opportunity for well-positioned firms.You will find the current…

Patent trolls are driving a flurry of increased activity, sending a surge of new money into the IP Litigation market. Surges, by definition, are temporary. This will result in slower rates of spending moving forward.You will find the IP litigation opportunities in the Banking, High Tech, Financial Services, and Pharmaceutical…