The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) plays a crucial role in the realm of product liability litigation. Established by the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), the CPSC aims to safeguard the public from unreasonable risks associated with consumer products. Its primary functions include: Developing and enforcing safety standards: The CPSC has the authority to … Read More
A recent conundrum in evolving product liability law is whether software qualifies as a product or a service under various strict product liability laws. The intersection of the digital and cyber world with product liability torts presents a myriad of dilemmas not previously addressed in established caselaw. The court’s decision in In re Uber Techs., … Read More
2024 saw several important decisions rendered by the Supreme Court of the United States. In this 5 part series, we take a look at some key decisions and the cases that led to those decisions. These are the case summaries decided by SCOTUS that most affect our clients and the courts in which we practice. … Read More
2024 saw several important decisions rendered by the Supreme Court of the United States. In this 5 part series, we take a look at some key decisions and the cases that led to those decisions. These are the case summaries decided by SCOTUS that most affect our clients and the courts in which we practice. … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that it has earned a National Tier 3 Ranking for Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions – Defendants for the seventh consecutive year in the 2024 of Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The Firm earned a Metropolitan Tier 1 Ranking in 19 practice areas, a Metropolitan Tier … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to welcome Associate Macy E. Mitchell to the Jackson, MS office where she will focus her practice on bankruptcy, business services and commercial litigation, family law, and wills, trusts, and estates. Mitchell obtained her Juris Doctorate from the Mississippi College School of Law in 2024 cum laude, where she graduated … Read More
