Throughout her career in public service, Rebecca Slaughter has been a fearless advocate for consumers, competition, and the rule of law.

COSAL shook up the usual networking formula with a Game Night in New York City.

The program explored how strategic public relations and the appellate process work together to reinforce case victories and shape broader impact.

As incoming COSAL President, Sharon Robertson sets the standard for integrity and collegiality in the plaintiffs’ bar. She will be honored at AAI’s Awards Night on November 5, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

Designed for attorneys at every stage of their careers, this year’s Summit featured a series of engaging panels offering practical strategies for advancing both the profession and the people within it.

COSAL submitted the coalition letter to Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Congratulations to Jordan and Cynthia and to Salahi and SCL.

The evening featured special guest Brendan Ballou, who shared insights from his forthcoming book, When Companies Run the Courts.

COSAL pressed for clear, updated guidance that distinguishes between conduct that is high risk for anticompetitive harm, low risk, and presumptively illegal. 

COSAL expressed deep concern that the SCORE Act would codify significant market advantages and legal protections for institutions and conferences at the expense of college athletes.

Deadline is June 1.

We had a particularly strong turnout for a regional event, including some past and present COSAL leaders.

"All too often, complaints alleging price fixing are dismissed prematurely. Decades of harmful caselaw has allowed anticompetitive behavior to go unchecked, raising prices for consumers and stifling entrepreneurship in consolidated markets,” said Deborah Elman.

COSAL gathered in Philadelphia for an evening hosted by Berger Montague and RG/2 Claims Administration.

COSAL was thrilled to have our first-ever student events on the West Coast.

The Young Lawyers Division for a relaxed evening of conversation, connections, and community during the ABA Spring Meeting in DC.

COSAL members gathered for a networking dinner during the ABA Spring Meeting in DC.

The proposed amendment partially resolves a circuit split and will allow parties in complex cases to narrow the pending issues during pretrial proceedings. They promote efficiency and speed in resolving cases.

This comment is intended to nudge the Rules Committee to make changes that would abrogate the 11^th Circuit’s decision to ban service awards, which are allowed in every other circuit.