Jacqueline Nichols has joined Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM) as a partner in their commercial litigation group in Las Vegas. This addition to the firm was announced on Wednesday. Nichols brings extensive experience in representing government and municipal entities, focusing primarily on civil rights, defense, personal injury, and employment matters. In her new role, Nichols…
As the legal drama surrounding Tom Girardi continues to unfold, recent testimonies have shed light on internal actions taken during the firm’s collapse in December 2020. During this period, lawyers at Girardi Keese reportedly convened — likely without Girardi’s knowledge — to discuss the potential transfer of attorneys and cases to another Los Angeles-based personal…
In a recent decision affecting the legal community, a former paralegal at DAC Beachcroft has been banned for dishonesty. The alleged misconduct pertains to a personal injury claim he pursued in 2019. For more information, please refer to the original coverage here.
The Third Circuit has launched a new website aimed at enlivening the court’s rich history. It provides an engaging look at the individual stories of judges who have served, helping the public better understand the personal journeys behind their legal careers. Judge A. Leon Higginbotham Jr., for instance, initially built his reputation in personal injury…
UniCourt has introduced a novel product termed UniCourt DEEP, an acronym for Docket Extraction and Enrichment Platform. This product, currently in its beta phase, integrates large language models (LLMs) with APIs to enable law firms, insurers, and legal tech companies to extract specific data points from UniCourt’s extensive collection of over one billion dockets and…
A legal conflict has emerged involving the personal injury firm Trantolo & Trantolo and two former attorneys who left to establish their own practice. The crux of the dispute centers around allegations that the departed lawyers, Agron Etemi and Lulzim Etemi, along with their new firm, Etemi Law, have poached clients and replicated business practices…
Legal News Thomas V. Girardi was introduced to a Los Angeles jury by prosecutors as a celebrity-turned-villain who worsened the pain of clients he promised to champion. His lawyers argued that the real story is not a Hollywood movie, but rather a complex interaction that has been exaggerated by media portrayal. The opening arguments painted…
A legal malpractice lawsuit filed by a plaintiff against her attorney has been dropped after the Colorado Supreme Court determined that the original personal injury claim was filed beyond the statute of limitations. The woman’s legal action cited negligence on the part of her lawyer in a personal injury case. However, the state’s highest court…
The saga of Cellino & Barnes—a firm that etched itself into public memory with its memorable jingle—has taken an unexpected turn. Legal professionals and theater enthusiasts alike will find it intriguing that this once ubiquitous personal injury firm has been transformed into an off-Broadway play now running through October 13 at the Asylum Theater on…
An attorney hired by a health care recovery firm to develop its personal injury practice is accused of funneling profits to her brother’s law firm as part of a secret kickback scheme, according to a recent suit filed by the firm. The firm alleges that the attorney’s actions constituted a serious conflict of interest and…
With the election cycle heating up and Vice President Kamala Harris set to inherit President Joe Biden’s campaign funds, an analysis of campaign finance data reveals that the Democratic presidential ticket has garnered more financial support among Florida lawyers than the Republican ticket. Two personal injury firms are leading the pack in donations, contributing significant…
In a significant legal victory for personal injury claims, a North Carolina law firm successfully secured a $4.2 million verdict in a near-drowning case. The case highlights the crucial need for safety and vigilance in public spaces, particularly where children are involved. In a statement, the plaintiffs’ attorney, Larry Serbin, remarked, “Our goal was to…
Davis Saperstein & Salomon PC faces two lawsuits in New Jersey state court, with claims that the Bergen County-based personal injury firm failed to pay overtime wages, compensated female employees less than their male counterparts, and subjected a pregnant woman to a hostile work environment. These allegations come from eight former employees who are challenging…
National personal injury firm Morgan & Morgan is facing a class action lawsuit in Georgia for allegedly failing to register to do business in the state before collecting fees in numerous cases. One case involves a sheriff’s deputy who was severely injured in a rear-end collision and reportedly received substandard legal advice from the firm….
The New York State court system is currently deliberating a proposal that aims to mandate the disclosure of litigation financing agreements specifically in the context of personal injury and wrongful death settlements. This move is being observed keenly by a wide array of stakeholders, including Uber Technologies Inc., the US Chamber of Commerce Institute for…
A personal injury lawyer who also races cars should not be permitted to deduct around $300,000 for racing-related expenses as ordinary business advertising costs. This argument was presented by the U.S. government to the Tenth Circuit on Wednesday. The government maintains that these costs are not connected to the lawyer’s legal practice, challenging the notion…
Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, a notable personal injury firm, along with two of its former principals, Paul and Marie Napoli, have faced a significant legal setback. The US District Court for the Southern District of New York recently denied their motion to dismiss claims brought by Selma Moy, a former department head at the firm. Moy…
Morgan & Morgan’s rise to prominence in the legal industry can be traced back to a deeply personal event in the life of its founder, John Morgan. The firm’s slogan, “For the People,” is a reflection of John Morgan’s mission following a tragic accident that left his brother Tim paralyzed while working at Disney World…
A California federal court on Thursday dismissed a personal injury firm’s countersuit against its competitor in a dispute over the trademark use of the phrase “Sweet Justice.” The court ruled that the firm’s counterclaims essentially mirrored the original lawsuit. For further details, refer to the original article.
In a recent interview with Legal Speak, John Morgan, the founder of Morgan & Morgan Injury Law, shared the personal tragedy that inspired his legal career. Speaking with the Daily Business Review and LAW.com’s Lisa Willis and Michael Mora, Morgan delved into how digital marketing played a pivotal role in growing his firm into the…
Two months after a Colorado personal injury firm and an insurer settled a dispute over coverage of litigation costs, the two sides have agreed to dismiss the firm’s lawsuit against a former firm attorney accused of trying to steal its entire class action department. For further details on this development, visit Law360.
The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving Houston-based Patterson UTI Energy Inc. and a subsidiary of Liberty Mutual Insurance Companies. Central to the dispute is whether the insurer was at fault for refusing to pay defense costs in a lawsuit. The Fourteenth Court of Appeals upheld a Harris County trial court’s…
Marshall Dennehey recently announced the return of Keith Andresen as a shareholder in its casualty department. Andresen will also serve as co-chair of the firm’s New York construction and labor law practice group. His expertise lies in construction liability, personal injury, and New York State labor law claims, where he frequently defends project owners and…
3M Co. and its subsidiary, Aearo Technologies LLC, have successfully settled with several insurers to secure $120 million. This settlement is part of a broader $6 billion global personal injury settlement involving service members who used the companies’ combat earplugs. The funds aim to address the widespread hearing loss claims from thousands of U.S. military…
Litigation surrounding PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” is experiencing a significant shift. For over two decades, most PFAS-related lawsuits have centered on personal injury claims or environmental damage, particularly to water resources. However, recent trends indicate a growing number of consumer class actions, focusing on the failure to disclose…