Key Takeways

• The three bucket framework for deciding where AI belongs in a law firm

• Why the real divide is between AI users and AI power users

• How AI can summarize multi-hour meetings and generate action plans

• The security concerns law firms should evaluate before adopting AI tools

• How AI platforms integrate with case management systems

• Why the broader AI ecosystem from Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic matters for legal technology

Key Takeaways

• Why the Daubert ruling excluded four key experts in the baby food MDL

• How the social media addiction trial could influence future platform litigation

• The new PFAS order requiring fact sheets, medical records, and exposure proof

• Why courts may begin dismissing PFAS cases that fail compliance deadlines

• What the 1,000 case surge in Depo Provera filings signals for law firms
  

• How upcoming bellwether trials could shape the trajectory of this MDL

• How LSOs and MSOs work without violating rules on non-lawyer ownership

• What opportunists ask for first (“How do I control the lawyers”) and why it dies there

• The first functions to move into an MSO: finance, IT, people and culture, recruiting, training

• Why intake consolidation is risky when “local” is part of the brand promise

• A practical way to think about non-trackable marketing spend without pretending attribution is clean

• A billboard test framework using geography and postal code tracking - and why it still may not change decisions

• How the proposed $7.3B Roundup class action could cap attorney fees at 22% for cases signed after February 17, 2026
  

• Why resolving future, undiagnosed Roundup claims may be a strategic win for defendants
  

• What Zuckerberg’s testimony revealed and how his courtroom performance may influence jurors
  

• How Meta’s 2018 internal communications on addiction risk strengthen the plaintiffs’ narrative
  

• Why J&J’s effort to sideline Beasley Allen reflects a broader defense strategy in legacy mass torts
  

• What the upcoming Bair Hugger trial in Texas means for applying pressure on 3M

Key Takeways

• Why the first 500 cases are your cheapest and how to capitalize on that window

• How to structure a social team by platform instead of generic roles

• Why firms should spend 20 percent of media budgets on creative

• How influencer collaborations can generate $1,000 cost per case at scale

• Why hiring outside legal, especially from auto retail, creates a data edge

• How connected TV and branded search protect long-term growth

Key Takeaways

• How Hair Relaxer’s numerosity and maturity keep it at #1 and what dates matter next

• Why Uber’s $8.5M verdict matters after a prior zero verdict and what a “2-3 more trials” path signals

• What Roundup’s April 27 Supreme Court oral argument date could do to intake strategy

• The Roblox arbitration push and the consent issues that may decide early motion outcomes

• What to watch in weight loss drug MDLs: 3,000 GI cases now and likely bellwethers next year

• How to interpret a $250K talc bellwether inside a 70,000-case MDL

Key Takeaways

• The Social Media Addiction Trial focuses on product design and algorithm mechanics, not simply content moderation.

• Attorney Matthew Bergman argues that social media platforms were built to maximize engagement through dopamine-driven behavioral design.

• Section 230 immunity is central to the legal battle over platform accountability.

• Expert testimony compares social media addiction to alcohol, tobacco, and drug dependency.

• Internal documents allegedly reveal repeated decisions prioritizing engagement and profit over safety.

• Many of the proposed safety changes could reportedly be implemented quickly and at scale.

• The outcome of this trial could reshape social media regulation and Big Tech accountability in the United States.

• The Uber verdict establishes agency liability without punitive damages

• Lyft MDL in Northern District of California may move faster due to Uber roadmap

• Social media addiction trial focuses on product design, algorithm targeting, and causation

• Defense strategy mirrors the pharma playbook by disputing science and blaming plaintiffs

• Beasley Allen disqualified from 3,600 talc cases in New Jersey state court

• Active talc trial in Philadelphia could increase settlement pressure on J&J

Snap settled. TikTok settled. Jury selection resumes.

The social media addiction trial everyone has been talking about is officially underway and opening arguments could begin within days.

In this week’s episode of Tort Talk, Jon, Marc, and mass tort attorney Joe Fantini break down what’s happening in real time and what it could mean for Big Tech litigation going forward.

We also cover:

• The formation of the Roblox MDL and what the next 3–6 months will look like
• Why Lyft sexual assault appears headed toward consolidation alongside Uber
• The Cartiva toe implant litigation and whether a smaller docket can still justify an MDL
• Why Missouri courts refused to pause Roundup cases ahead of the Supreme Court appeal

With new MDLs forming, major settlements unfolding, and trial calendars moving, pressure is building across multiple fronts.

This is your fastest way to stay current on mass tort developments shaping 2026.

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00:00 – Intro

00:08 – Social Media Addiction Trial Update

01:16 – Trial Timeline + What Happens Next

02:47 – Roblox MDL Leadership Appointments

04:47 – Lyft Sexual Assault MDL Formation

05:42 – Cartiva Toe Implant Litigation

07:33 – Roundup: Missouri Refuses to Pause Cases

08:52 – Settlement Pressure & What to Watch

09:23 – Outro

Wall Street money is entering personal injury like never before… buying firms, buying leads, and squeezing margins.

In this episode of The Jon & Marc Podcast, we sit down with Michael Saile (co-founder, managing partner, and trial attorney at Cordisco & Saile, just outside Philadelphia) to talk about what it actually takes to grow a firm in 2026 and beyond, when big-budget competitors can drop into your market overnight.

Michael breaks down the firm’s recent growth, why brand is the only real moat, how community relationships led to major cases after a local catastrophe, and why he believes the future belongs to firms that build real trust, real presence, and real litigation strength.

If you’re a firm owner trying to scale without losing your culture or you’re watching the industry change in real time, this one is a must.

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00:00 – Introducing Michael Saile

02:46 – The Evolution of Cordisco & Saile

05:41 – Balancing Leadership and Casework

08:45 – Community Engagement and Brand Building

11:24 – The Importance of Goodwill in the Legal Industry

14:22 – Sponsorships and Community Support

17:19 – The Evolution of Marketing Strategies

18:26 – Preparing for Future Growth in Personal Injury Law

20:35 – Building a Brand in a Competitive Landscape

22:16 – The Role of Content Creation and Community Engagement

27:59 – Investing in Leadership and Strategic Planning

32:00 – Balancing Work and Family Life