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"Baxter to Proceed with Recall of Remaining Heparin Sodium Vial Products"
– FDA
Yamaha Rhino ATV Rollover Accidents
and Injuries
"UBS Hit by
Another Lawsuit"
– Ben Levinsohn, BusinessWeek
"Hedge Funds
Frozen Shut"
– Matthew Goldstein, BusinessWeek
"MRI Contrast Can Cause Disease – Gadolinium Blamed
For Problems"
– Dayle Cedars
7News, Denver, CO
Results
$690,000,000
Global settlement with Eli Lilly and Company regarding its product Zyprexa negotiated by a plaintiffs' attorney group including members of Burg Simpson.
$5,800,000
Hines, et al, vs. Cody Gas Company, et al: verdict for injuries, damages, losses from gas explosion.
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National Trial Lawyers
Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh and Jardine, P.C is pleased to announce that Peter W. Burg has been appointed as Co-chair of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee and the Executive Committee for the Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents Product Liability Multi-District Litigation. Mr. Burg was appointed to these leadership positions by The Honorable Dan A. Polster, federal judge presiding over the Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents Product Liability Multi-District Litigation in the Northern District of Ohio. The PSC reports directly to Judge Polster, and is responsible for conducting pre-trial proceedings on behalf of all plaintiffs who have cases in the MDL.
Michael S. Burg, Peter W. Burg, Scott J. Eldredge, David P. Hersh, Janet G. Abaray and Richard A. Lewins have been recognized as exceptional attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement as Super Lawyers for 2008. Super Lawyers represent an elite top 5% of the practicing attorneys in Colorado, Ohio and Texas who are selected by peer review. Mr. David P. Hersh was selected to appear in the recently published inaugural edition of Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel, a national publication of highly successful commercial law trial lawyers.
Michael S. Burg, Peter W. Burg, Kerry N. Jardine and John M. Restaino, Jr. were recognized as The Best Lawyers in America 2008 for Mass Tort Litigation. As members of The Best of the U.S. list, these individuals have displayed an exemplary commitment to their profession, their community and to their clients. The Best of the U. S. recognizes professionals who continue their education in an effort to stay current in their chosen profession and continue to distinguish themselves among their peers.
Michael S. Burg has been selected by members of the national legal community for inclusion in 2007's Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers publishes a book each year listing those individuals who are chosen by confidential evaluations and telephone interviews conducted with other attorneys across the country. The book is considered to be, professionally, the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States.
Michael S. Burg and Janet Abaray were appointed Plaintiffs' Co-lead
Counsel by Judge David A. Katz of the United States District Court
for the Northern District of Ohio in the Ortho Evra Products Liability
Multi-district Litigation.
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Michael S. Burg
Founder
"We set out to build a different kind of law firm-one filled with highly skilled and creative attorneys who are both passionate and compassionate about their clients and their work. We take pride in our unique National reputation as a dynamic, aggressive firm providing top quality legal service; we represent clients in all 50 states."
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Honorable Alan K. Simpson
Former U. S. Senator, WY
"What impresses me about the attorneys at our firm is not only their legal skills, but their integrity and character as well. We share similar values and perspectives on the practice of law."
Simpson a member of the Bipartisan Iraq Study Group
Earlier this year The Iraq Study Group was formed under the auspices of the congressionally chartered U.S. Institute of Peace. Alan Simpson is a member of this respected group of Americans who will provide an independent look at the way forward in Iraq. It has been said that the members of this group are more concerned about our country than their respective political parties. In addition to Al Simpson, former senator from Wyoming, members of the group are former CIA Director Robert Gates recently appointed Defense Secretary; former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani; former Clinton adviser Vernon Jordan; former Clinton Chief of Staff Leon Panetta; former Clinton administration Defense Secretary William Perry; and former Senator Chuck Robb.
Led by former Secretary of State James Baker and former congressman Lee Hamilton, the group will focus "fresh eyes" on the war debate. This group of long-time public servants have been asked to
- Assess the current and prospective situation on the ground in Iraq
- Assess the impact of the current and prospective situation on the surrounding region, and to
- Assess the consequences of the current and prospective situation on United States interests.
In other words, is the war going well or poorly and what are the ramifications if the U.S. mission were to fail.
Two options under discussion at one point included greater cooperation with Iran and Syria and a phased withdrawal of U.S. troops, which would require a major policy shift by the current administration.
The group's findings are not expected until some time after Thanksgiving.
For more information about this topic read "Panel Backs Overhaul of Iraq Policy" from The New York Post.
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Simpson Tribute
Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson, left, shares a laugh with his brother Pete following the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the University of Wyoming's new Simpson Plaza. The plaza, located on the west side of the Wyoming Union, honors the many contributions the Simpson family has made to UW, including Al's recent efforts as chair of the university's record-breaking fundraising campaign, which generated $204 million over five years to bolster UW academic and athletic programs.
Litigation Updates
Ortho Evra Warning Label Recognizes Higher Blood Clot Risk
Released on: 9/21/2006
E. coli Outbreak in Spinach
Released on: 09/15/2006
Ketek Associated With Severe Liver Damage & Death
Released on: 07/07/2006
Fungal Keratitis Caused By Bausch & Lomb's ReNu with MoistureLoc Contact Lens Solution
Released on: 06/12/2006
Fosamax Causes Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Released on: 06/01/2006
Zicam/Cold-Eeze Nasal Sprays Cause Loss of Smell/Taste
Released on: 06/01/2006
News Briefs
"Drug Makers Near Old Goal: A Legal Shield"
– By Gardiner Harris and Alex Berenson,
The New York Times
Released on: 4/6/2008
"CEO turned Craig into top 10 rehab hospital"
– By Joyzelle Davis, Rocky Mountain News
Released on: 3/12/2008
"UBS Hit by Another Lawsuit"
– By Ben Levinsohn, BusinessWeek
Released on: 3/6/2008
"Hedge Funds Frozen Shut"
– By Matthew Goldstein, BusinessWeek
Released on: 3/5/2008
Monte Carlo Resort & Casino Fire Claims
Released on: 1/28/2008
Burg Simpson attorney Seth Katz is quoted on Bausch & Lomb CEO's Retirement while ReNu litigation is pending.
Released on: 01/24/2008
Alumni Teach-In Day a Great Success at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Released on: 12/19/2007
Peter W. Burg Appointed to the Board of Directors for Craig Hospital
Released on: 12/18/2007
Law Week Colorado: "At Vioxx's End – Most Who Qualify Will Take Deal, Burg Predicts"
Released on: 11/26/2007
Burg, Simpson, Eldredge, Hersh & Jardine pledge $50,000 to the Williams N. Brimmer Legal Education Center at University of Wyoming College of Law to be matched dollar-for-dollar by the State.
Released on: 06/20/2007
Investors' Rights with Richard Lewins - 13 week series of audio broadcasts from KLIF 570, Dallas, Texas.
Released on: 6/17/2007
Seth Katz will be a presenter at the HarrisMartin's "Hot Topics in Pharmaceutical Litigation Conference", June 7-8, 2007 at the Loews Hotel in Miami Beach.
Released on: 05/16/2007
Class of 2007 Selects Charles G. Kepler as Their Commencement Speaker.
Released on: 03/01/2007
Michael Burg provides for the future with a major gift to sponsor a study room in the new University of Denver law building.
Released on: 01/10/2007
