Close Menu
Legal MagLegal Mag
  • Home
  • Legal News
  • Intellectual Property
  • Litigation
  • Regulation
  • Technology
  • More
    • Firms
    • Law Practice
    • Trending
    • Press Release
What's On

Apple warns ruling in App Store case may cost ‘substantial sums annually’

May 8, 2025

Microsoft scores win in FTC challenge to company’s Activision Blizzard acquisition

May 7, 2025

Spotify updating app for US users in wake of Apple case ruling

May 2, 2025

Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis closes North Carolina store amid flag dispute

April 26, 2025

Court wins lead to wins for US oil and gas energy infrastructure

April 23, 2025
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Legal MagLegal Mag
Newsletter
  • Home
  • Legal News
  • Intellectual Property
  • Litigation
  • Regulation
  • Technology
  • More
    • Firms
    • Law Practice
    • Trending
    • Press Release
Legal MagLegal Mag
Home » MDLs Make Up More Than Half of U.S. Cases, Whether It’s 65% or 71%
Litigation

MDLs Make Up More Than Half of U.S. Cases, Whether It’s 65% or 71%

News RoomBy News RoomJune 26, 20244 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest WhatsApp Email



Data Dive: Multidistrict Litigation Makes Up Much of the U.S. Civil Caseload | Law.com

















Page Printed From:

https://www.law.com/2024/06/25/mdls-make-up-more-than-half-of-u-s-cases-whether-its-65-or-71/

US Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation

NEWS

According to fiscal year 2023 statistics from the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts, and the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, multidistrict litigation now makes up 65% of the federal civil caseload, a far bigger share than the 38% a decade ago.

June 25, 2024 at 01:36 PM

8 minute read

Amanda Bronstad

X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.

What You Need to Know

  • The statistics came up this month, when the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure voted to approve the new multidistrict litigation rule.
  • Lawyers for Civil Justice estimates a much higher figure, claiming that multidistrict litigation made up 71.3% of the docket.
  • U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell, chairwoman of the MDL panel, said at a conference this year that the numbers are skewed by 3M’s earplug docket.

Multidistrict litigation makes up an increasing percentage of the federal civil caseload, prompting much debate over its impact on the federal judiciary.

But the data isn’t quite that simple.

Want to continue reading?
Become an ALM Digital Reader for Free!

Benefits of a Digital Membership

  • Free access to 1 article* every 30 days
  • Access to the entire ALM network of websites
  • Unlimited access to the ALM suite of newsletters
  • Build custom alerts on any search topic of your choosing
  • Search by a wide range of topics

Already have an account? Sign In Now

*May exclude premium content

You Might Like

5 minute read

6 minute read

2 minute read

3 minute read

Trending Stories





  1. Law.com Pro


    Featured Firms

    Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates
    P.C.

    75 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Ste 101

    Atlanta,
    GA 30308

    (470) 294-1674

    www.garymartinhays.com

    Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone

    2 Oliver St #608

    Boston,
    MA 02109

    (857) 444-6468

    www.marksalomone.com

    Smith & Hassler

    1225 N Loop W #525

    Houston,
    TX 77008

    (713) 739-1250

    www.smithandhassler.com

    Presented by BigVoodoo

More From ALM

With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now

Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now

Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now

Dynamically explore and compare data on law firms, companies, individual lawyers, and industry trends.

Law.com Compass includes access to our exclusive industry reports, combining the unmatched expertise of our analyst team with ALM’s deep bench of proprietary information to provide insights that can’t be found anywhere else.

Law.com Compass delivers you the full scope of information, from the rankings of the Am Law 200 and NLJ 500 to intricate details and comparisons of firms’ financials, staffing, clients, news and events.


June 27, 2024
New York

Consulting Magazine identifies consultants that have the biggest impact on their clients, firms and the profession.

Learn More


July 11, 2024
New York, NY

The National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes U.S.-based law firms performing exemplary work on behalf of plaintiffs.

Learn More


July 22, 2024 – July 24, 2024
Lake Tahoe, CA

GlobeSt. Women of Influence Conference celebrates the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward.

Learn More

At Carter Mario Law Firm, we foster a culture in which our employees are encouraged and supported to succeed. We provide continuous learning…

Apply Now ›

Personnel Notice Notice Number Announcement Date 108-24 06/11/2024 Closing Date Command & Location 7/11/2024 NAVSUP Philadelphia, PA G…

Apply Now ›

Our client, a well-established European based technology and manufacturing company, is seeking to hire a Corporate Counsel to support their …

Apply Now ›

Subscribe to Law.com

Don’t miss the crucial news and insights you need to make informed legal decisions. Join Law.com now!

Unlimited access to Law.com

Access to additional free ALM publications

1 free article* across the ALM subscription network every 30 days

Exclusive discounts on ALM events and publications



Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous Article‘We Lost the Ultimate Battle’: Supreme Court Removes Judge Christina Peterson From Bench
Next Article Record Labels: AI Has Wrought Copyright ‘Infringement on an Almost Unimaginable Scale’

Related Posts

Miami Judge Threatened: Perpetrator Gets 20 Years in Prison

August 23, 2024

Lawsuit Says NYS Assembly Refuses To Certify Ex-Legislative Director’s $100K Harassment Judgment

August 23, 2024

Judge Grants Sanctions Request Against IT Consulting Company Following ‘Egregious’ Document Production Behavior

August 23, 2024
Latest Articles

Microsoft scores win in FTC challenge to company’s Activision Blizzard acquisition

May 7, 20252 Views

Spotify updating app for US users in wake of Apple case ruling

May 2, 20256 Views

Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis closes North Carolina store amid flag dispute

April 26, 20252 Views

Court wins lead to wins for US oil and gas energy infrastructure

April 23, 20253 Views
Stay In Touch
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Vimeo
Don't Miss

The 2024 Am Law 100: Ranked by Gross Revenue

By News RoomApril 16, 2024

For the full 2024 Am Law 100 report, click here. For more ways to analyze the…

The 2024 A-List: Top 20 Firms

August 6, 2024

Defending Claims Where Extreme Weather Is to Blame: Our Changing Climate’s Impact on Civil Litigation

July 18, 2024
© 2025 Legal Mag. All Rights Reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Advertise
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.