The Federal Fosamax® MDL Settlement Conference Has Concluded, As Of Noon EDT Today. . .

One can never be certain about these things, but it is encouraging (for both sides, actually).

Merck would perhaps resolve a potentially material uncertainty -- and the plaintiffs would see a payout, much, much sooner than winding through all those trials.

. . . .Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John F. Keenan: Settlement Conference held on 12/9/2013. . . .

We will keep an eye on the settlement talks.