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Vaccines utilizing messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology have been in the news often the past few years, but mRNA vaccines have been under development since the 1990’s. The first clinical trial using ex-vivo human cells began in 2001. The first in-human vaccine trial was initiated in 2008.

Mass tort and class action settlements totaled over $40 billion for the third year in a row. While this number is staggering, unlocking its history provides key considerations to dial back this billion-dollar settlement trend. Mass tort litigation has been a part of the American legal system for decades. Settlements have been the end of a long road of bellwether trials, ultimately resolving the litigation.

Probiotics are skyrocketing in popularity. While they are classified as dietary supplements, probiotics are often being marketed and used to treat symptoms and illnesses despite not having FDA approval, which can lead to safety concerns for consumers.