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Featured Conversations… Key Takeaways from A.M. Best’s Webinar on the Misuse Defense in Product Liability Claims
Michael Salvati, shareholder in our Philadelphia office, was a panelist for the April A.M. Best webinar, “The Misuse Defense: Strategic Approaches to Defending Product Liability Claims for Insurers.” During the program, Michael and his fellow panelists offered practical, jurisdiction‑specific guidance on how misuse and failure‑to‑warn theories intersect in modern product liability litigation. Michael emphasized the…
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Dupixent and Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma: What Patients Should Know About the Growing Litigation
Dupixent (dupilumab) is one of the most widely prescribed biologic medications in the United States. Doctors use it to treat moderate to severe eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, along with asthma, chronic sinus conditions, and other inflammatory diseases. For many patients, it has offered real relief from stubborn, itchy skin….By: Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC
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Federal Court Rejects Industry-Wide Liability Theory in Ultra-Processed Food Lawsuit
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has denied a plaintiff’s request to amend their complaint in a lawsuit seen as a test case on whether food and beverage companies can be held liable for damages allegedly caused by ultra-processed foods….By: Harris Beach Murtha
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Turkey Hosts NATO Summit While Cracking Down on Critics
In the weeks leading up to the two-day event, the Turkish authorities blocked websites, jailed scores of people over allegations of terrorism and arrested a prominent comedian.
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Russia Strikes Kyiv, Ukraine’s Capital, on Eve of NATO Summit
Ballistic missiles were fired into the capital of Ukraine as Russia launched its second major attack in less than a week. At least 16 people were killed, officials said.
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Trump’s Intervention in Balogun’s World Cup Suspension Adds to Conflict With Europe
The decision to reverse a one-game ban landed badly in Europe, at a moment of already-heightened geopolitical tension with the United States.
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With $8 Billion in Venezuelan Oil Money, U.S. Gives $300 Million in Quake Aid
In 2010, there was a huge U.S. aid effort after a quake in Haiti. Today, U.S. officials say they oversee billions in Venezuelan oil revenue, but aid is less.
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Will Prince Harry’s Trip to Britain Repair or Deepen the Royal Rift?
Harry arrived in London Monday night for a visit that has already been overshadowed by drama and confusion over his plans.
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Peacock’s “The Five-Star Weekend” Is Way More Than Pedestrian Housewife Melodrama
We certainly have a glut of these shows—you know the ones where thin white people convene on a cold beach to compare notes and solve intrigues. Nicole Kidman has practically made a cottage industry out of them: “Big Little Lies,” “The Undoing,” “The Perfect Couple.” But somehow, “The Five-Star Weekend” manages to surprise, even though…
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KVIFF 2026: The Guest, Dao, The Match
The 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is still in its early stages, but it’s already showing a wealth of wonderful films. In this dispatch, you’ll find three films of differing origins. One is a world premiere in the festival’s main Crystal Globe competition, while the others previously debuted at the Berlinale and Cannes. They…
