In a recent development, Frost Brown Todd has announced that Gordon Young has joined their team as a partner with the business and commercial litigation practice in San Francisco. Bloomberg Law Automation provided detailed coverage of the development on January 16, 2024. Throughout his career, Young has diligently handled a diverse array of legal matters…
Mergers are being increasingly employed as a solution to succession planning issues at plaintiffs firms, which don’t routinely refresh their personnel slate like their corporate law firm counterparts. Highlighting this trend, three personal injury firms in Pennsylvania are set to merge in 2024. In a remarkable turn of events, McLaughlin & Lauricella disclosed its impending…
Powered by millions of records, a fascinating tool called EvenUp is generating buzz in the legal sector, particularly among personal injury lawyers. The tool employs artificial intelligence to transform medical documents and case files into demand packages, making the process of handling injury cases significantly more efficient. According to Above the Law, one of the…
Personal injury attorney Rafael Contreras Sweet is currently embroiled in a trademark dispute concerning his use of the moniker “Sweet Justice”. Contreras Sweet asserted his rights to the mark in a response to his rival’s trademark litigation in a California court. He argued that he has used the name for an extended period of time…
A personal injury plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against a lawyer and a consumer legal fund, alleging that he was asked to foot the bill for litigation funding he had not consented to. The case involves Sean Murtaugh, who was entailed with an employment lawsuit after sustaining injuries in a 2018 workplace incident. Murtaugh received…
The recent ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court has given rise to heated discussions among the world’s biggest corporations and their legal teams. The court ruled that a cyclist who was not on a designated bicycle route could not seek damages from the city of Chicago after being injured by a pothole, despite a Divvy…
Welcome to today’s wake-up call for legal counterparts around the globe. We aim to offer you a brief, but informative rundown of the top news attorneys, legal departments, and law firms should be aware of. In an example of tensions surrounding year-end holiday planning within the legal industry, partners at the London office of Simpson…
Regardless of whether one is graduating from law school, deciding to make a career switch, or retiring after a lengthy tenure in the legal field, the question of what comes after a law career is a pertinent one. Over the years, numerous legal professionals have ventured “post-law” with mixed results. Firstly, a bit of self-reflection…
As the holiday season approaches, it is a time for reflection and gratitude. In a recent announcement from Above the Law, they’ve taken the time to express their thanks to their valued sponsors and advertisers, a collaboration which greatly contributes to the media platform’s continuing success. Among the appreciated partners that Above the Law specifically…
A photographer in Texas has requested a federal judge to establish that a Houston personal injury law firm has unlawfully used his copyright-protected image. The image, which illustrates a firefighter situated in front of flames, was used by the firm to advertise its services. According to the photographer, the law firm has failed to present…
A recent case involving a personal injury firm in Washington state has elicited interest for its implications on the applicability of the Consumer Protection Act. The firm, which had utilized its record of successful cases as a marketing tool to attract clients, was brought to task over the alleged mishandling of a suit. The case…
In a notable development, the Florida Bar has elected Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes, a distinguished personal injury lawyer, as its next president, as announced on Monday. Baker-Barnes is best known for her significant victory in a lawsuit against a tobacco company, where she secured a $20 million verdict. Baker-Barnes is a shareholder at the West Palm…
Almost two years have passed since the tragic loss of personal injury firm McLaughlin & Lauricella’s co-founder, Slade McLaughlin. The firm is set for significant change as managing partner Paul Lauricella plans to move his practice over to Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig, a mainstay within the Philadelphia personal injury arena. Following McLaughlin’s unexpected…
Increasingly, legal services are being sought through search engines, hence the visibility of law firms on this platform significantly impacts their business growth. The application of search engine optimization strategies (SEO) is indeed a central part of a prospering legal practice, and it presents an effective route for attracting potential customers. As explained in Above…
A former partner at the Seattle-based personal injury law firm, Adler Giersch PS, has accused the firm of illegally terminating his contract in light of an alcoholic relapse. In a complaint submitted last Thursday in a federal court in Washington, the ex-partner claims the firm alleged improper actions on his part and violated the Americans…
A receptionist working for a Phoenix-based personal injury law firm alleges she was unlawfully terminated after claiming she had been inappropriately touched by a male attorney at the firm’s holiday party. Filed in an Arizona federal court, the suit details that the receptionist was subjected to unwanted physical contact involving the inner thigh area during…
A New York federal judge has recently questioned the validity of legal citations provided by one of Michael Cohen’s attorneys. The attorney was ordered to produce copies of what the court perceives as fictional cases cited in a motion. Illustrating the rising issue, some legal professionals have been misled by AI technologies that can unexpectedly…
Selendy Gay Elsberg, a boutique law firm, has garnered attention in the legal world for superseding Big Law’s bonus scale this year. In a significant move, the firm is set to reward its associates with as much as $132,250 in the form of seniority-based bonuses. This development highlights the competitive nature of law firm compensation,…
Dru Armstrong was appointed CEO of AffiniPay, the parent company of LawPay, in July 2021. Not long afterwards, AffiniPay made significant moves in the legal tech space by acquiring MyCase, one of the top platforms in law practice management. The deal further included four other practice management tools: CASEPeer for personal injury firms, Docketwise for…
In the latest development of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) talc-cancer case saga, a former lawyer for the company has proposed a $19 billion settlement offer to resolve the ongoing litigation. This steep offer far surpasses J&J’s original bid, standing at almost double the figure proposed by the company in two unsuccessful ventures through bankruptcy…
The Georgia Court of Appeals is deliberating on a unique case that challenges the ceiling for a jury award of nominal damages. Walmart, via its representation from GrayRobinson, has disputed a $1 million personal injury judgment, asserting that the jury gave no consideration for pain, suffering, or medical losses, thus making $1 million far from…
In a significant legal development, a personal injury firm based in the Toronto-area faced a libel suit brought against it by a former disgruntled client who posted a negative review online. The Canadian court ruled in favor of the firm and along with a stern message, handed a CA$30,000 award to the firm. The court’s…
There is a new guide making waves in the legal community, “Top 5 Things Carriers Are Looking For in Demands”, authored by Colin E. Brett, Esq. The handbook sheds light on insurance claim adjusters’ tactics, offering key strategies to personal injury lawyers who want to improve their case settlement efficiency. Brett, a seasoned expert in…
In a recent update on the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy case, personal injury firms representing sex abuse claimants lost their bid to have approximately $21 million in legal fees covered by the bankrupt estate. The legal proceedings surrounding the organization’s bankruptcy have been closely followed by legal professionals worldwide due to their far-reaching complexities…
Frost Brown Todd has recently welcomed a new partner to their team, Mary London Fuller. Joining their product, tort, and insurance practice group, she will be based in their Houston office. Fuller brings with her a wealth of experience and a versatile skill set that spans product, premises, and professional liability, personal injury, employment, and…