In a troubling incident from Michigan, a young attorney has been charged with attempted home invasion and felony firearm possession. The suspect, Levi T. Smith, 34, a 2015 law school graduate, and most recently an employee at a small personal injury law firm, reportedly attempted to break into the home of his former coworker, who…
New York state is being urged to adopt the Consumer Litigation Funding Act, which aims to regulate financial support for personal injury plaintiffs. As highlighted by Alan Ripka from Alan Ripka & Associates, this bill would curb unregulated predatory lending practices, providing vulnerable litigants with a more secure funding option. Furthermore, it would empower plaintiffs…
The spiraling salaries for junior lawyers have become a critical talking point in the legal industry. According to a recent analysis by the Global Lawyer, what the industry needs is a market peak equivalent to Usain Bolt—a salary rate so far ahead that it creates a ceiling difficult, if not impossible, to surpass. This urgent…
The year 2024 is on track to set a record in law firm data breaches, with at least 21 incidents reported thus far. These include breaches at Taft Stettinius & Hollister, the most significant firm to report a breach this year, as well as three other AmLaw 200 firms: Robinson & Cole, Butler Snow, and…
With the rapidly evolving landscape of the legal profession, there’s been significant shake-ups in academia. In a recent report on Law.com, it was highlighted that two respected law professors and a reputable law dean have made significant advancements in their careers. The article, however, is restricted to subscribers of Law.com and specific details are, therefore,…
Thomas J. Henry PLLC, the large Texas-based personal injury firm, has emphatically denied allegations of discrimination against a former employee. These allegations, brought forward by the former employee, revolve around a claim that she was demoted due to experiencing sexual assault by the firm’s CEO. The former office manager, Clarissa Spear, has accused the CEO…
Washington’s high court has declined to hear a challenge by a personal injury lawyer against his former firm’s fee-splitting agreement. The decision allows a state appellate court’s ruling to stand, confirming the contract’s “clear and unequivocal language” obliging him to distribute half of the fees he received from the firm’s past clients following his exit…
Paul Trahan, a seasoned litigator with a focus on complex commercial matters, has been promoted to partner-in-charge at Norton Rose Fulbright’s Austin, Texas, office, according to a firm announcement made on Monday. In his practice, Trahan handles a broad range of business disputes and advises clients on bankruptcy issues and grave personal injury claims. He…
In a noteworthy outcome, a Philadelphia jury has awarded a $6.1 million verdict to a worker severely injured on the job, rebuffing the plaintiff’s initial ‘nuclear’ settlement demand which, according to the attorneys involved, ranged between $51 and $101 million. However, the specifics of the incident leading to the lawsuit and the courtroom proceedings remain…
In a poignant reflection of courage and grit, noted workers’ compensation attorney Travis Jablonski narrates his daunting struggle with terminal cancer. With a fighting spirit, he stated, “I’ve never died before. I don’t know how to do it — and I’d like to do it well.” While the consistent focus on his legal profession has…
The U.S. Supreme Court has consented to review an appeal by manufacturers of a CBD hemp oil product facing triple damages in a consumer lawsuit. The case was brought forward by an individual claiming the said product caused him to fail a drug test, resulting in him losing his job. The apex court, in its…
On April 29, 2024, around 400 leading lawyers from across the Middle East’s legal industry convened in Dubai for the much-anticipated Middle East Legal Awards. Revealing a vibrant and ever-evolving legal scene in the region, these awards brought together some of the most influential and innovative legal professionals. Unfortunately, the full details of the event…
A Houston-based personal injury attorney and his former office manager have recently been indicted due to their alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme that cost clients an estimated $2.4 million. According to a statement by the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ), Clyde J. Moore, the legal professional in question, and former office manager Mark A. Broussard…
The increasing proliferation of personal injury lawyer billboards throughout Los Angeles is raising eyebrows. Boosted by cheap rates and an advent of new ad opportunities during the pandemic, these billboards have become a primary advertising medium for law firms. Traditionally, personal injury attorneys have been regular advertisers on billboards and the recent burst of such…
Mabry & McClelland, a litigation law firm based in Atlanta that has spent six decades defending corporations in high-profile personal injury lawsuits, has closed. The dissolution of the firm has been followed by the dispersion of its key partners to different law avenues and larger firms. This development came earlier this month when the leading…
Fraud investigators from Denver Human Services are seeking legal intervention to compel the personal injury firm, Ramos Law, to submit employment records for one of its case managers. The investigators have made this move in the backdrop of allegations that the firm hasn’t yet complied with subpoenas related to the production of these records. The…
A woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, was tragically killed in a shooting incident, alongside her husband, widely recognized Las Vegas personal injury lawyer, Dennis Prince. The woman’s death comes amidst a tumultuous custody dispute with her former partner over their two young children. Commenting on the grim situation, the victim’s parents divulged that their daughter…
While the notion of a “client journey” finds its roots in the realm of retail, it’s far from alien to legal practitioners amidst their ongoing pursuits for client satisfaction and firm performance. Many, however, may often underestimate when this journey commences or conclude too early. According to Lawson Rules’s Matthew DeFrain, a legal “client journey”…
Erin Ehlert has recently been taken on as a partner in Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s (BCLP) litigation and investigations department in Seattle, according to a statement released by the firm. Ehlert boasts a formidable portfolio. Her experience spans an array of legal areas including product liability, tort cases, defending municipalities in personal injury and use…
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) has announced a tentative settlement of $600 million in a class-action lawsuit resulting from the February 2023 freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The settlement was described as aimed at providing “finality and flexibility for the class members”, allowing them the freedom to utilise their compensation to deal with potential…
In the peaceful Las Vegas suburb of Summerlin, an unthinkable tragedy unfolded during a deposition in a child custody case. The incident, involving a fatal shooting, claimed the lives of a prominent local lawyer, his wife, and the opposing attorney. Las Vegas personal injury lawyer Dennis Prince and his spouse, Ashley Prince, were the victims…
Earlier this week, a tragic incident took place in Las Vegas involving prominent personal injury trial lawyer, Dennis Prince, his wife and an unnamed attorney. The episode unfolded at the Prince Law Group’s office during a deposition related to a child custody battle, circumstances that have left the legal community shocked. According to various reports…
US Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and US Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) jointly announced on Sunday a plan for draft legislation aimed at setting a national standard for data privacy and security. The legislation, known as the American Privacy Rights Act, aims to provide a widespread, federal approach to data regulation rather than allowing the…
In recent legal personnel news, leading law firms Allen & Overy (A&O), Shearman & Sterling and Latham & Watkins have made significant leadership appointments in their Paris offices. Additionally, a Shearman partner, with almost 12 years of service, has transitioned to Ashurst in Paris, joining the latest cadre of attorneys exiting the firm amid merger…
In significant legal news this week, another talc trial is set to open in Florida, while multinational conglomerate 3M receives final approval for its PFAS settlement. These key issues bear immense legal weight on large corporations and their legal counsel, as they grapple with unfolding developments impacting their industries. Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad’s region-wide coverage emphasizes…