By Diandra “Fu” Debrosse and Grant Patterson Reprinted with permission of Trial® (May 2025)Copyright ©2025 American Association for Justice® Federal Rule of Evidence 702 sets forth the standard for admissibility of expert testimony. In December 2023, an amendment to Rule 702 took effect, following fervent debate over whether the amendment was appropriate—or even necessary. Those … Continued
WASHINGTON — A U.S. District Court Judge allowed a class action lawsuit brought by current and former Grand Canyon University (GCU) students to advance against GCU’s affiliate Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (GCE). The decision allows the students to proceed on four of the five original counts, including a RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) claim, with … Continued
BALTIMORE – May 7, 2025 – The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, represented by the Baltimore City Department of Law and DiCello Levitt, have filed a lawsuit against Philip Morris International, Inc. (PMI), Swedish Match North America LLC (Swedish Match NA), and Swedish Match USA, Inc. (Swedish Match USA) for their deceptive marketing practices … Continued
DiCello Levitt is pleased to announce that four of our partners have been named to Lawdragon’s 2025 list of 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers, which features “world leaders in privacy, data, security, incident response, and the deals and lawsuits that revolve around all things Cyber.” Selected through a combination of nominations, independent research, and peer … Continued
Arguing Class Actions is a monthly column by Adam J. Levitt for the National Law Journal. Reprinted with permission from the May 5, 2025 edition of the National Law Journal. © 2025 ALM Media Properties, LLC. Further duplication without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Since his inauguration, President Donald Trump has issued more than 135 executive orders; … Continued
We are proud to announce that seven DiCello Levitt partners have been recognized in Lawdragon’s 2025 list of 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers. In its second annual edition, the Global Plaintiff Lawyers guide features “global gladiators bringing a newfound and empowered voice to claimants throughout the world.” These attorneys are recognized for their tireless pursuit of justice … Continued
Doug Rochen, a partner at DiCello Levitt whose practice focuses on single-event catastrophic injuries and sexual abuse litigation, was published in the Daily Journal on April 23, 2025, for his article titled, “Community Outreach Defeats SB 832, Creating A Win for Sex Abuse Survivors.” Doug writes, “California Senate Bill 832 (SB 832) proposed imposing significant … Continued
DiCello Levitt Founding Partner Adam Levitt and Partner John Tangren have been recognized among the 2025 Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys by Crain’s Chicago Business. The list spotlights “92 accomplished attorneys shaping Chicago’s legal landscape.” Honorees were celebrated for their remarkable client advocacy in complex disputes, ability to influence legal developments nationwide, and impact beyond … Continued
CHICAGO – April 17, 2025 – DiCello Levitt has filed a class action lawsuit against several major rental equipment companies on behalf of Immediate Appliance Service, Inc, a leading appliance repair company based in New Jersey. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants have engaged in anticompetitive practices in the rental equipment market. The complaint, filed in … Continued
