News from 2018
North Dakota Supreme Court: Man waited too long to file Workers' Compensation claim
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) – A worker who filed a claim for Workers' Compensation benefits for a 2013 work injury has suffered a loss in court.
N.D. Supreme Court rules case of imploding shower door can continue
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) – A North Dakota woman who alleged an implosion in her bathroom during a remodeling caused property damage had her case affirmed and reversed in part in the state's Supreme Court.
New Jersey court rules NJ Transit can seek reimbursement of Workers' Compensation benefits
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – A summary judgment in a case involving a reimbursement of expenses by a workers' compensation carrier over an NJ Transit employee's accident was reversed in court.
S.D. Supreme Court rules for man who sued ex-wife's lover over affair
PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) – The South Dakota Supreme Court partially upheld a ruling in a suit filed by a man against his ex-wife's lover.
Mississippi Supreme Court upholds ruling that power plant's tax expert used unacceptable method to calculate value
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) – The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that a tax expert hired by a company in a case over property taxes on a power plant used an unacceptable method to calculate taxes.
Virginia Supreme Court reverses ruling regarding dentist's request over redacted records
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – Virginia's Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling denying a dentist's request to compel a city to limit the scope of redaction in certain billing records he requested in connection with a lawsuit.
Vermont Supreme Court reverses ruling over MyWebGrocer phantom shares
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Vermont has reversed a trial court ruling in a dispute between a man and his former employer over the payment of phantom shares.
Ariz. SC: Using wastewater for fake snow at Snowbowl is not a 'public nuisance'
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) – Despite the dissent of two Justices, the Supreme Court of Arizona has upheld a lower court decision over a public nuisance claim filed by the Hopi Tribe against a resort’s use of wastewater for snow making.
Billing records for Texas opioid cases show wildly varying costs among lawyers
May 15 was a busy day for the name partners at the Tyler, Texas-based Martin Walker law firm. Each billed 14.5 hours at $750 an hour, for a total of $21,750, to review lawsuits six Texas counties were preparing to file against opioid manufacturers and distributors that day.
NELSON MULLINS: Experienced Energy Transactions Attorney Greg Brown Joins Nelson Mullins in Denver
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP announced today that Gregory S. Brown has joined the firm as a partner in its Denver office.
NELSON MULLINS: Practice Group Leader John Martin Named Co-Chair of Symposium
Partner and Electronic Discovery and Information Management Practice Group Leader John Martin was invited to co-chair the 5th Annual Electronic Discovery Institute Judicial Training Symposium to be held in 2019.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Two Jackson Kelly Lexington Attorneys Named to 2019 Kentucky Super Lawyers List
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that 2019 Kentucky Super Lawyers named two attorneys in the firm’s Lexington office, a designation for attorneys who have achieved a significant level of peer recognition and professional achievement.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys Top 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers Lists
Dinsmore & Shohl announces 44 of its attorneys have been named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list and the Rising Stars list for 2019.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys Top 2019 Kentucky Super Lawyers Lists
Dinsmore & Shohl announces 54 of its attorneys have been named to the Kentucky Super Lawyers list and the Rising Stars list for 2019.
ORRICK HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE: American Lawyer Selects Orrick for Its First Legal Services Innovation Award
The American Lawyer honored Orrick with its first-ever Legal Services Innovation Award. AmLaw recognizes the firm for innovating how we deliver value to clients, noting that "Orrick makes innovation an important part of its approach from top to bottom."
BALLARD SPAHR: Joseph Anderson III Named to 2018 Georgia Trend Elite List
Joseph P. Anderson III—who is of counsel in Ballard Spahr's Atlanta office—has been named to Georgia Trend's 2018 "Legal Elite" list of the state's top attorneys.
Raid Concentrated Deep Reach Fogger does not provide effective pest control, consumer alleges
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer alleges a pest control product does not work as advertised.
Anne Arundel County honors drug court graduates with ceremony
Approximately ten individuals are set to graduate from the Anne Arundel County District Court Adult Drug and DUI Court program.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP: Austin Holland Joins Bradley’s Nashville Office as Associate
Bradley is pleased to announce that Austin W. Holland has joined the firm’s Nashville office as an associate in the Litigation Practice Group, focusing on financial services.
LOCKE LORD LLP: Locke Lord Austin Office Managing Partner Brian Cassidy’s Dedication to Community, Compassion and Service To Be Honored by Real Estate Council of Austin
C. Brian Cassidy, Managing Partner of Locke Lord’s Austin office, will be honored by the Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA) with its Community Service Award.