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Drug / Device Law Blog:Federal Label Approval as Potential Litigation Shield: What Monsanto v. Durnell Means for Regulated Manufacturers

JUL 21, 2026

Federal Label Approval as Potential Litigation Shield: What Monsanto v. Durnell Means for Regulated Manufacturers

The United States Supreme Court ruled in Monsanto v. Durnell that EPA-approved pesticide labels preempt state failure-to-warn claims under FIFRA. Grounding its analysis in Riegel v. Medtronic, the Court sent a clear message to chemical, pharmaceutical, and medical device manufacturers: a federal label approval can be a litigation shield.

Publications:Katherine Cortesy Examines Recorded Medical and Vocational Examinations in WDC Journal

JUL 20, 2026

Katherine Cortesy Examines Recorded Medical and Vocational Examinations in WDC Journal

Baker Sterchi attorney Katherine Cortesy authored "Privacy Please: The Case Against Recorded Medical and Vocational Examinations," published in the spring edition of Wisconsin Civil Trial Journal, a publication of the Wisconsin Defense Counsel (WDC).

Speaking Engagements:Clay Crawford to Present on Time-Limited Demands at FDCC Annual Meeting

JUL 17, 2026

Clay Crawford to Present on Time-Limited Demands at FDCC Annual Meeting

On July 31, Baker Sterchi Member Clay Crawford will co-present at the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) Annual Meeting being held in Lisbon, Portugal.

Results:Wisconsin Court Grants Summary Judgment for Nonprofit and Insurer Clients in Third-Party Assault Case

JUL 16, 2026

Wisconsin Court Grants Summary Judgment for Nonprofit and Insurer Clients in Third-Party Assault Case

On June 10, Baker Sterchi secured summary judgment for a nonprofit recreational organization and its insurer in a personal injury case pending in the Circuit Court for La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Results:Washington Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment for Supermarket Chain Client

JUL 13, 2026

Washington Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment for Supermarket Chain Client

On June 8, 2026, Baker Sterchi secured affirmance of summary judgment in favor of a supermarket chain client in a premises liability case arising from a customer's fall over electrical cords.

Recognition:Two Baker Sterchi Professionals Named 2026 MLM Unsung Legal Heroes

JUL 10, 2026

Two Baker Sterchi Professionals Named 2026 MLM Unsung Legal Heroes

Baker Sterchi professionals Anita Driscoll and Charniece Rollie have been named 2026 Unsung Legal Heroes by Missouri Lawyers Media.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes Attorney Kerry Keefe

JUL 10, 2026

Baker Sterchi Welcomes Attorney Kerry Keefe

Baker Sterchi welcomes Kerry Keefe as senior counsel in the firm's Seattle office.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes Attorney Kalina Spasovska

JUL 9, 2026

Baker Sterchi Welcomes Attorney Kalina Spasovska

Baker Sterchi welcomes Kalina Spasovska as an associate in the firm's Seattle office.

Speaking Engagements:Christie to Present at IDC AI Symposium; Odom Serves on Planning Team

JUL 8, 2026

Christie to Present at IDC AI Symposium; Odom Serves on Planning Team

Baker Sterchi Member Bob Christie will present at the Illinois Defense Counsel Artificial Intelligence Symposium on July 17 in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Firm News:Noemi Donovan Returns to Baker Sterchi as Member