The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to intervene following a ruling by a federal judge that temporarily prevents the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing records held by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This request follows a decision by Senior U.S. District Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander in Maryland, which has placed an…
A former legal assistant has initiated legal proceedings against the personal injury firm Morgan & Morgan PA in Florida state court. The lawsuit alleges disability and age discrimination, with claims that the plaintiff was assigned more work compared to younger colleagues. Additionally, it is alleged that she was instructed to work on weekends without receiving…
Seattle-based legal technology startup Supio has successfully secured $60 million in a Series B funding round. This infusion of capital, led by Sapphire Ventures with significant participation from Mayfield and Thomson Reuters Ventures, marks a pivotal moment for Supio as it seeks to further expand its AI-powered platform designed specifically for personal injury (PI) law…
A legal dispute involving a Houston personal injury law firm and a photographer has reached a resolution. The photographer initiated a lawsuit against the firm, alleging unauthorized use of a photograph featuring a firefighter. This case has now been settled, as confirmed on Thursday. The litigation highlighted ongoing issues surrounding copyright claims in the legal…
In an unusual legal move, a New Jersey personal injury law firm has initiated a lawsuit against its own expert witness, alleging the individual threatened to withdraw unless he was paid upfront for his preparation and participation in a deposition. According to the firm’s complaint, the expert subsequently attended the deposition appearing “confused, disoriented and…
The Texas Senate’s recent approval of SB30 aims to reform the state’s civil law system by imposing limitations on damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Proposed by Sen. Charles Schwertner, the bill seeks to address the financial consequences of so-called “nuclear verdicts,” which are jury awards of $10 million or more, by capping…
A jury in Massachusetts has awarded more than $1.38 million to Melody Allen, a 64-year-old resident of Lowell, for injuries she sustained in a car crash in 2022 while delivering newspapers. During an assistance to her husband’s newspaper delivery route, Allen collided with a Chevy pickup truck driven by Maxanthony Plazola as she attempted a…
Russell Laffitte, the former CEO of Palmetto State Bank, is set to plead guilty to charges of wire fraud, in relation to an alleged conspiracy with Alex Murdaugh, who was previously convicted for murder. Laffitte’s plea agreement has been documented in the US District Court for the District of South Carolina, with the change of…
In a legal confrontation that pits two high-profile figures against each other, counsel for Tony Buzbee, a personal injury attorney, has called for a California state judge to dismiss an extortion and defamation lawsuit filed by Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. The lawsuit stems from allegations related to previously dismissed rape claims. Buzbee’s legal team argues that…
In the latest developments in high-profile defamation litigation, Jay-Z has intensified his legal battle against personal injury lawyer Tony Buzbee. The music mogul asserts that Buzbee filed a “false” and “malicious” rape lawsuit against him. This case marks a significant escalation in a series of ongoing legal conflicts involving public figures. Simultaneously, a verbal sparring…
The Illinois appellate court has once again overturned a $43 million verdict in a personal injury suit owing to unprofessional conduct by the plaintiffs’ attorneys. On Monday, the court found that Cynthia and Mark Kroft’s legal representative, Kenneth J. Allen of a mid-size Chicago firm, published social media posts that appeared to be a “deliberate…
The U.S. Supreme Court has expanded the scope of civil actions that can be brought under the federal racketeering statute, specifically applying to personal injury claims. This recent decision asserts that claims arising from personal injuries may be addressed if they result in economic harm. This ruling potentially opens new avenues for litigation under the…
“`html A plaintiff in a personal injury case has initiated malpractice litigation against his former attorneys and their Colorado-based law firm. The legal action alleges the legal team neglected to inform the plaintiff of a settlement offer in a timely manner. This purported oversight compelled the case to proceed to trial, resulting in a jury…
“`html In a legal setting already impacted by the forward momentum of tort reform legislation in Georgia, litigators from the Nick Schnyder Law Firm in Marietta are navigating a challenging path in their effort to secure a $22 million eight-figure verdict. This was awarded against a trucking company’s insurer in connection with an accident in…
In a narrow 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a truck driver seeking damages under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) from a cannabis company. The decision permits the driver, Douglas Horn, to proceed with his claim that the cannabidiol (CBD) product he used was deceptively marketed…
In a significant legal development, the US Supreme Court has delivered a ruling that allows a commercial truck driver, fired for failing a drug test, to proceed with an anti-racketeering lawsuit against a CBD oil manufacturer. The case, involving Douglas Horn and the companies Medical Marijuana Inc. and Dixie Holdings LLC, brings into sharp focus…
Lawmatics, a leading provider of legal technology solutions, has now achieved both Service Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. This significant milestone underscores the company’s commitment to data security and privacy for its legal clientele. The SOC 2 Type 2 compliance is particularly relevant for firms…
A Colorado-based personal injury law firm, Franklin D. Azar & Associates, has initiated legal proceedings against a former attorney, alleging trademark infringement. The firm accuses the ex-employee of deceptively purchasing Google ads that divert potential clients away from Franklin D. Azar & Associates to a different contact number and website associated with the attorney’s lesser-known…
King & Spalding, a prominent global law firm, has announced the addition of Jordan Sagalowsky as a partner within its product liability and mass torts practice group. Sagalowsky will operate out of the New York office, enhancing the firm’s capabilities in handling intricate legal challenges in these areas. His experience encompasses representing clients in complex…
An Atlanta-based personal injury law firm is facing legal action after a former paralegal filed a lawsuit in Georgia federal court. The paralegal claims that the firm failed to compensate her for 658 hours of overtime work and incorrectly classified her as a salaried-exempt employee. This classification, according to the lawsuit, resulted in unpaid wages…
Coffey Modica, a prominent firm in Tarrytown, N.Y., has strengthened its legal team with the addition of Michael Neri and Adam Greenberg as partners. This strategic move underscores the firm’s commitment to expanding its insurance defense capabilities. Michael Neri, known for his extensive experience in personal injury insurance defense, brings with him a specialization in…
A jury in Louisiana has awarded a record $411 million verdict to Jose Valdivia, a Texas man who sustained severe spinal and brain injuries resulting from a scaffolding accident at a refinery in Lake Charles. Represented by lead attorney Roland Christensen of Arnold & Itkin, Valdivia’s case marks the largest single-plaintiff personal injury award in…
The legal dispute between Pennsylvania’s personal injury firm Fritz & Bianculli LLC and ex-Holland & Knight LLP partner Patrick McCabe has escalated into a highly publicized conflict. Fritz & Bianculli is countering claims that its lawsuit against McCabe serves as tactical leverage in connection with a complex divorce case. The divorce reportedly involves McCabe’s wife…
In a recent decision, U.S. District Judge Margaret R. Guzman ruled that a personal injury lawsuit filed by Michael Ricci against Delta Air Lines will be dismissed due to jurisdictional priorities favoring Connecticut over Massachusetts. Ricci, a Connecticut resident, sustained a knee injury in August 2021 when a beverage cart on a Delta flight from…
Stanley Black & Decker and its subsidiary, Dewalt Industrial Tool, are currently embroiled in a legal battle surrounding allegations of a defective miter saw that resulted in personal injury. The lawsuit, filed in New Jersey, highlights the challenges and potential liabilities that manufacturers face when product safety is called into question. This lawsuit is one…