How Are Toxic Tort Claims Different from Personal Injury Matters?
Toxic tort claims fall within the broad scope of personal injury matters. However, they differ fundamentally from ordinary negligence claims.
What Types of Evidence Are Used to Defend Against Toxic Tort Claims?
Toxic tort litigation is complex, with the outcome of a case often turning on competing scientific, medical, and epidemiological evidence supporting or refuting claims of exposure and causation.
Environmental Due Diligence: Managing Risk and Preventing Toxic Tort Litigation
Given the high stakes, environmental due diligence is essential to uncover potential liabilities before they escalate into regulatory enforcement actions or legal claims.
Understanding the Discovery Process in Toxic Tort Lawsuits
Toxic tort lawsuits typically involve a vast amount of complex evidence — and the discovery process can significantly impact the trajectory of a case.
What Types of Evidence Are Used to Defend Against Toxic Tort Claims?
Toxic tort litigation is complex, with the outcome of a case often turning on competing scientific, medical, and epidemiological evidence supporting or refuting claims of exposure and causation.
Kenan Rand and Ren Wilkes Selected to 2026 Louisiana Super Lawyers
Kenan Rand and Ren Wilkes Selected to 2026 Louisiana Super Lawyers® Cosmich is pleased to announce that attorneys Kenan Rand and Ren Wilkes have been selected to the 2026 Louisiana Super Lawyers® list, recognizing their professional achievements and peer recognition...
Amorya Orr Appointed Commissioner of the Mississippi Bar
Amorya Orr, a partner in Cosmich’s Jackson office, has been appointed to serve on the Board of Commissioners of the Mississippi Bar, the governing body of the organization. Orr will represent the state at large and will begin her three-year term in July 2026. The...
Clarion Ledger Covers Cosmich’s Return to Downtown Jackson
Cosmich’s return to downtown Jackson this month was prominently featured in the Clarion Ledger, marking both an important milestone for the firm and the city’s central business district. Speaking with Mississippi’s largest newspaper for the February 2 article, partner...
Cosmich Welcomes Cicely Benoit to Houston Office
Cosmich is pleased to announce that Cicely Benoit has joined the firm as an associate attorney in its Houston office. Cicely will work closely with Roger Nebel, supporting the firm’s litigation practice. Cicely’s practice focuses on toxic tort, premises liability, and...
Amorya Orr Appointed Commissioner of the Mississippi Bar
Amorya Orr, a partner in Cosmich’s Jackson office, has been appointed to serve on the Board of Commissioners of the Mississippi Bar, the governing body of the organization. Orr will represent the state at large and will begin her three-year term in July 2026. The...