Katy Koski

Resolving a deep split among federal circuit courts, the U.S. Supreme Court has broadened plaintiffs’ ability to sue under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) for economic loss stemming from personal...more On December 1, 2023, amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence (FRE) 702 geared toward emphasizing and explaining the responsibility of the judge as a “gatekeeper” for expert testimony took effect. On December 18, 2023, one of...more On July 24, 2023, a new final rule from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) became effective, with important consequences for companies and individuals registered to manufacture, distribute, or dispense controlled...more On May 15 and 30, 2023, the Northern District of California conducted two “summary jury trials" in a pharmaceutical lawsuit brought by patients who claimed that taking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved...more