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Snell & Wilmer Authors Complete Product Liability Desk Reference Chapter

The Product Liability Desk Reference is one of the most useful and comprehensive books available on product liability law.  It is a state-by-state reference that provides the most recent statutory and case law developments on product liability laws.  It covers all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Kelly MacHenry, Sara Athen and Patrick […]

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Product Recall Trends and How to Prepare for a Recall

Product recalls are more common than ever.  We see recall announcements virtually every week.  Consumers have come to expect them, and to expect that companies will act quickly and decisively when a product risk is identified. Most recalls today are voluntary and move very rapidly.  Here are some observations about 2013 recall trends. Pharmaceutical/Drug.  Pharmaceutical […]

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Punitive Damages Limits for Government-Approved Products

An Arizona law provides an exemption from punitive damages in product liability cases for virtually any kind of product that was government-approved or that complied with government regulations.  The law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-689, became effective on August 2, 2012. Product manufacturers and sellers are shielded from punitive damages if the product at issue […]

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