In The News

• January 18, 2012
  'Big Asbestos Trial Under Way in San Francisco'
  The Recorder
  Eliot S. Jubelirer
  This article about the start of a multi-defendant asbestos trial quotes Schiff Hardin partner Eliot Jubelirer. Mr. Jubelirer, who has defended companies in asbestos litigation for over 30 years, comments on the nature of asbestos cases involving plaintiffs in the construction industry.
• November 23, 2011
  ?Defense Verdict in High-Stakes Trial Over Child's Injury in Dorel Booster Seat?
  Product Safety and Liability Reporter
  Walter C. Greenough
  This item recounts a recent victory by Schiff Hardin attorney Walter Greenough on behalf of Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. in a product liability case involving a child's car seat. Mr. Greenough focuses his practice on product liability defense and civil litigation.
• November 1, 2011
  'Asbestos Lawyers Balking at Court's Plan to Erase General Orders'
  The Recorder
  Eliot S. Jubelirer
  This article relates the San Francisco Superior Court's plans to do away with general orders, procedural rules for asbestos-related cases that have stood for decades. Schiff Hardin partner Eliot Jubelirer, who has more than 30 years' experience representing defendants in asbestos litigation, suggests that the rules be updated and modified rather than done away with.
• October 7, 2011
  'S.F. Tames Asbestos Docket'
  The Recorder
  Eliot S. Jubelirer
  Schiff Hardin partner Eliot Jubelirer is quoted in this article about a transition of judges in San Francisco Superior Court's 'asbestos department.' Mr. Jubelirer, who focuses his practice on toxic tort and product liability litigation, praises the outgoing judge, Harold Kahn, and notes that the new judge, Teri Jackson, is entering a department with much established history.
• August 2, 2011
  'Q&A With Schiff Hardin's Eliot Jubelirer'
  Law360
  Eliot S. Jubelirer
  The Law360 newswire published a Q&A with Schiff Hardin partner Eliot Jubelirer, a partner in the firm?s San Francisco office who focuses on product liability and toxic tort matters. The piece covers career-related topics including challenging cases and opposing counsel, and trial preparation routines.
• March 11, 2011
  'New Government Product Safety Database Sparks Controversy'
  San Francisco Daily Journal
  Jeffrey R. Williams
  This article about a new public database of consumer product safety complaints quotes Schiff Hardin partner Jeff Williams, co-leader of the firm's Product Liability group. Jeff comments on the potential for information from the database to be misused in litigation against product manufacturers.
• March 2, 2011
  'Q and A With Schiff Hardin's Jeff Williams'
  Law360
  Jeffrey R. Williams
  The Law360 newswire conducted a detailed interview with Schiff Hardin partner Jeff Williams, co-leader of the firm's Product Liability group. The piece covers topics including where Jeff finds challenge and reward in the legal profession, reforms needed in expert witness testimony, and advice to new lawyers starting their careers.
• June 21, 2010
  'Plaintiffs Lawyers Size Up Obstacle Course for Toyota Class Action'
  National Law Journal
  Joseph J. Krasovec III
  This article about the upcoming multidistrict class action litigation against Toyota Motor Corp. regarding recalled vehicles quotes Schiff Hardin partner Joe Krasovec. Mr. Krasovec, who focuses on product liability matters, points out the difficulty of proving a claim in so-called 'no injury' cases, where the plaintiffs in the class have not personally experienced the defect that led to the recall, yet allege 'economic-loss' injuries instead.
• June 16, 2010
  'Conference to discuss asbestos bankruptcy filings'
  Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
  Robert H. Riley
  This item in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin spotlights the upcoming Asbestos Bankruptcy Conference, featuring discussions about bankruptcy filings by asbestos manufacturing companies. Robert Riley, chairman of Schiff Hardin and leader of the firm's Product Liability Group, will be a panelist.
• June 7, 2010
  'Judge throws out injured man's claims against ladder maker'
  Texas Lawyers
  Walter C. Greenough
  This item spotlights a defense verdict in a product liability suit in Texas, obtained by Schiff Hardin Product Liability Group partner Walter Greenough.
• November 25, 2009
  'Trio of defendants win asbestos trial'
  The Recorder
  Eliot S. Jubelirer
  Schiff Hardin partner and commercial litigator Eliot Jubelirer is quoted in this article about an asbestos trial. Mr. Jubelirer comments on the possible negative impact of the large awards sought by the plaintiffs in the case.
• April 15, 2009
  'Schiff Hardin Signs on Cerussi Mass Tort Partner'
  Law360
  Thomas M. Crispi
  This item from the Law360 news service takes note of the recent move to Schiff Hardin of Thomas Crispi, now a partner in the firm?s Product Liability group. It specifically points out Schiff Hardin's steady growth even during the current economic downturn.
• December 1, 2008
  'The Wag-Man'
  California Lawyer
  Bruce A. Wagman
  A column in this issue of California Lawyer focuses on Schiff Hardin partner Bruce Wagman?s highly-regarded work in animal law. It highlights his relationships with major animal protection organizations, as well as the challenges of working in an often uncharted area of law.
• February 1, 2007
  'Consultants, Experts Help Law Firms Develop Their Cases'
  Chicago Lawyer
  William E. Meyer Jr.
  William E. Meyer was quoted in a survey story on the effective use of experts in litigation.