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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to shift the landscape of litigation. As more hearings and trials are being conducted virtually, the likelihood of virtual judicial proceedings even after the pandemic has increased. As the landscape of litigation continues to evolve, you need a law firm that understands the changing nature of the litigation landscape due…

Popular rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative medication Xeljanz has been potentially linked to MACE injuries, strokes, and blood clots through a clinical study. These injuries require extensive treatment. For additional information on the Xeljanz lawsuits, see our Xeljanz Area of Practice page. Treatment for MACE Injuries Major Adverse Cardiac Events (MACE) injuries include: Heart…

Popular rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis medication Xeljanz has been potentially linked to causing strokes and blood clots. Review our Xeljanz Safety Evaluation Timeline for more information on the approval history of Xeljanz and the study potentially connecting Xeljanz to strokes and blood clots. Xeljanz is also linked to Major Adverse Cardiac Events (MACE)…

Xeljanz and MACE Injuries Preliminary results from an FDA-mandated study conducted by Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR’s manufacturer, Pfizer, found that patients taking the popular rheumatoid arthritis medication are at an increased risk of developing serious heart-related injuries.  Xeljanz is also used to treat psoriatic arthritis and ulcerative colitis. The preliminary results of the study were concerning…

Goldenberg Lauricella Partner Noah Lauricella has been appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) in the Zimmer M/L Taper hip multidistrict litigation (MDL). The appointment proposal was signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on March 2, 2021, for the U.S. District Court’s Southern District of New York. About Noah Lauricella Noah Lauricella has extensive…

Goldenberg Lauricella’s Senior Partner Stuart Goldenberg was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) in the Wright Profemur Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation. District Court Judge Kristine G. Baker appointed Stuart Goldenberg on February 9, 2021. The litigation occurs in the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Arkansas.  About Stuart Goldenberg Stuart…