What is Long-Tail Liability?
Long-tail liability refers to claims in which the alleged exposure or injury occurs over an extended period of time, but the resulting harm is not discovered until years later. These types of claims are a defining feature of toxic tort litigation, creating significant...
Why Dose Reconstruction Matters in Toxic Tort Defense
In toxic tort litigation, one of the most important tools for the defense is dose reconstruction. While plaintiffs frequently focus their claims on the presence of a toxic substance, liability in toxic tort cases ultimately turns on something much more specific:...
Toxic Tort Risks for Manufacturers
Manufacturers operate in an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape, where exposure to toxic tort claims remains an ongoing concern. From chemical exposure allegations to environmental contamination claims, these cases can carry significant operational,...
Challenging Exposure Theories in Toxic Tort Litigation
For defendants involved in toxic tort litigation, one of the most critical aspects of creating a solid defense strategy is challenging the plaintiff’s exposure theory. By closely scrutinizing the assumptions, methodology, and evidence on which these theories rely,...
Why Dose Reconstruction Matters in Toxic Tort Defense
In toxic tort litigation, one of the most important tools for the defense is dose reconstruction. While plaintiffs frequently focus their claims on the presence of a toxic substance, liability in toxic tort cases ultimately turns on something much more specific:...
Cosmich Recognizes Michaela “Mickey” Yant as 2026 Diversity in the Law Scholarship Recipient
Cosmich is proud to announce that Michaela "Mickey" Yant, a first-year student at the Mississippi College School of Law, has been selected as the recipient of the firm's 2026 Diversity in the Law Scholarship. The scholarship was presented on April 30, 2026, during the...
Cosmich Welcomes George Irwin as Partner in California Office
Cosmich is pleased to announce that George Irwin has joined the firm as a partner in its California office, further strengthening the firm’s presence on the West Coast and expanding its capabilities in complex litigation. Irwin focuses his practice on complex products...
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...
Cosmich Welcomes George Irwin as Partner in California Office
Cosmich is pleased to announce that George Irwin has joined the firm as a partner in its California office, further strengthening the firm’s presence on the West Coast and expanding its capabilities in complex litigation. Irwin focuses his practice on complex products...