The Upcoming "In Limine" Briefing Schedule -- For Merck V. Merck, In NJ...

This is also in mediation, but should that mediation not yield a settlement agreement, this case will proceed, as below.

Here's the latest:

. . .Dear Judge Hammer:

This firm, along with Sidley Austin LLP, represents Plaintiffs Merck & Co., Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. in the above-referenced matter. We write on behalf of all parties to submit this joint proposal regarding the timeframe for briefing of any remaining in limine motions pursuant to the Court’s February 19, 2026 Order. (ECF No. 316).

The parties have met and conferred and agree to the following schedule for the Court’s consideration:

➢ Opening briefs exchanged May 1

➢ Opposition briefs exchanged May 29

➢ Reply briefs exchanged June 12

➢ Moving party files all papers on June 15.

We thank the Court for its consideration. . . .

Onward, smiling. . . big upset unfolds tonight in women's brackets -- Iowa is gone in OT; Virginia keeps dancing.

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