In this episode of Reasonably Speaking, Robert H. Klonoff leads a discussion on one of the defining challenges in modern mass tort litigation: coordinating parallel proceedings in federal and state courts. Featuring John H. Beisner, Elizabeth J. Cabraser, and M. Casey Rodgers, the conversation explores why effective coordination matters to judges, plaintiffs, and defendants alike. Through examples drawn from complex litigation, the panel examines how courts and counsel navigate issues such as case management, bellwether trials, settlement, and other key stages of aggregate litigation.
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The episode also offers a preview into the topics to be addressed at the ALI/NYU MDL in Motion 2026 conference, held at NYU School of Law on October 2. Virtual attendance is also available. ALI members receive special registration rates to our CLE programs, including free virtual registration. Learn more about member discounts here (member login required).