November 11, 2024

GLM Legal’s Perspective Featured in BioSpace on Lacks Family Lawsuits

GLM Legal’s expertise was recently showcased in a BioSpace article exploring the ongoing lawsuits filed by the Lacks family, seeking compensation related to the use of Henrietta Lacks’ HeLa cells. This piece, titled Lacks Family Lawsuits Seek Share of Profits Stemming from HeLa Cells, features GLM Legal’s perspective on how major companies may respond to this type of litigation.

Our insight focuses on the legal implications of discovery for large corporations, stating that “Big companies . . . are likely to want to avoid discovery as they can potentially have many of their internal records subject to review by the attorneys for the Estate of Henrietta Lacks.” This nuanced viewpoint highlights how high-stakes discovery can influence corporate decision-making in complex lawsuits.

For full details on this topic, read the article on BioSpace.