talc

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In recent court filings, Latham lawyers involved in the Imerys Talc America, Barretts Minerals and IG Design Group Americas cases said partner hourly rates will rise to as much as $3,050 in the new year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Talc will be replaced by cornstarch, the company said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2022

Talc is mined from the earth and is found in seams close to that of asbestos, which is a material known to cause cancer.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2022

Talc plaintiff committees argue that J&J should not be permitted to use bankruptcy to address the talc litigation and that by doing so, it is depriving plaintiffs their day in court.

From Reuters • Feb. 4, 2022

Until later, Gary, Your Militant Working Boy V Dr. Talc lit a Benson & Hedges, looking out of the window of his office in the Social Studies Building.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole