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What is a Mass Tort?A mass tort is a civil action involving numerous plaintiffs against one or more defendants in state or federal court through the same alleged act of harm. The issues alleged by plaintiffs in mass tort litigation are similar, but their factual situations differ significantly.…
   In mass tort litigation, the sheer volume and complexity of plaintiff data can quickly overwhelm legal teams, hindering their ability to derive actionable insights. However, with effective data structuring strategies, law firms can turn this information into powerful reports that…
Mass tort litigation has been pivotal in shaping the legal landscape, addressing complex cases with extensive amounts of data. From high-profile asbestos and tobacco lawsuits to more recent cases involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and environmental exposure, the history of mass tort…
What is Multidistrict Litigation (MDL)? Multi-district litigation, abbreviated as MDL, is a federal legal procedure designed to increase efficiencies by handling pretrial proceedings and discovery collectively. MDL cases can span from product liability to antitrust to security. What are Mass…
Every industry is buzzing about the use and misuse of AI.  AI can best be described as the use of machines that have been programmed to replicate human intelligence, and essentially, perform tasks that require cognition. AI can help legal professionals by streamlining processes, improving…
Mass tort litigation presents unique challenges, particularly in the discovery phase when collecting data for plaintiff fact sheets. Mass torts involve multiple plaintiffs alleging injury from one or many defendants. The volume of data can be overwhelming. From medical records to fact sheets,…
Data integrity is critical in navigating the complexities of injury-related litigation. The accuracy and reliability of analytics are paramount in shaping case strategies, influencing outcomes, and ultimately reaching successful matter resolution.  In LMI’s 40 years of experience, properly…
In today’s rapidly changing world, the intersection of law and technology is more significant than ever before. Adoption of technology for efficiency is no longer optional for law firms, but rather a requirement of their corporate clients. Firms are being faced with exceeding pressure to meet…
Defending product liability mass torts is inherently complex and often requires accurate data management. In matters involving complex data and a large volume of plaintiffs, heat mapping can be a powerful tool to transform plaintiff data by providing impactful visuals that a traditional table,…
“What is AI?” This is a question we hear often.   The definition is simple, but how AI can be used is more complex. Let’s discuss how AI can be used by law firms and legal teams.  Many times, we hear our clients describe the process of Optimal Character Recognition (OCR) and refer to…