Securities litigation versus products liability litigation? Curious if someone could give me a little information (pro/cons) on each practice. Afraid that prods liab will be tons of doc review and drafting of discovery protocols.

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I have never heard anyone describe prods liability defense work as anything less than a meat-grinder.

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I’ve also heard that it can be a very demoralizing practice area. You are defending companies and products accused of killing/permanently injuring people or causing birth defects. Some find it morally compromising.

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I understand securities to be a lot more prestigious

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Interesting, thanks.

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Can I ask why products liability defense is in the running?

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Defense or Plaintiffs securities lit? I was in securities lit and quicky was recruited in-house.

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