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Judge Disqualifies Beasley Allen in Johnson & Johnson Case

3/31/2026

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On March 30, 2026, federal magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh disqualified Beasley Allen from representing plaintiffs in the multidistrict talcum powder case against Johnson & Johnson.
She cited a conflict of interest from Beasley Allen's collaboration with James Conlan, a former Johnson & Johnson counsel with privileged information.
The ruling follows a New Jersey Appellate Division ruling that raised ethical concerns about Beasley Allen's access to J&J strategies.

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On March 30, 2026, federal magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh disqualified Beasley Allen from representing plaintiffs in the multidistrict talcum powder case against Johnson & Johnson.
She cited a conflict of interest from Beasley Allen's collaboration with James Conlan, a former Johnson & Johnson counsel with privileged information.
The ruling follows a New Jersey Appellate Division ruling that raised ethical concerns about Beasley Allen's access to J&J strategies.