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Friends accuse Morgan & Morgan of negligence in handling man's insurance claim
TALLAHASSEE — Two individuals are suing a personal injury law firm alleging it was negligent during a lawsuit.
Two Found Guilty of Homicide in Connection to Death of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman
IOWA COUNTY, Wis. - Aric L. Way, 51, of Glendale, Wis., and Philip G. Schmidt-Way, 28, of Loveland, Colo., have been found guilty of First-Degree Intentional Homicide in connection to the murder of their mother/grandmother in Dodgeville, Wis. on July 19, 2021. The verdict was announced by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)."The convictions in this complex homicide case were possible because of the diligent work of those who investigated and prosecuted this case," said Attorney General Josh Kaul. "Thank you to everyone who helped...
Phila. Roundup verdict is $3.5M; Monsanto claimed bias by trial judge
PHILADELPHIA – The manufacturers of weedkiller Roundup are facing a second loss at trial in Philadelphia to the tune of $3.5 million, just weeks after another local jury handed down a $175 million verdict award to plaintiffs in the first case in a series of trials.
Cops in wrongful death lawsuit say suspect yelled 'Just f---ing shoot me!'
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - California's Placer County and some of its deputy shefiffs have moved to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit over the shooting of a man they say screamed "Just f---ing shoot me!" before advancing on them with a knife.
Trump can't convince federal judge to reopen $475M defamation case against CNN
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Former President Donald Trump failed to raise any new issues that would reopen his defamation case against CNN, which he says compared him to Adolf Hitler while he fought the results of his 2020 loss to President Joe Biden.
RICO lawsuit: Psychiatrist and law firm conspired to swindle defendants in discrimination lawsuits
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A law firm with a history of judicial sanctions against it now faces a proposed class action by alleged victims of a scheme in which the firm paid a psychiatrist flat fees to churn out cookie-cutter reports supporting claims of emotional trauma.
Caesars faces class action over data breach
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) — A data breach has Caesars Entertainment in federal court facing a class action lawsuit.
Man dies from withdrawal in custody, lawsuit follows
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — El Dorado County is blamed for the death of a California man suffering withdrawal symptoms while in custody.
Bradley Adds Construction Litigator Charles F. Blanchard to D.C. Office
Bradley is pleased to announce that Charles F. Blanchard has joined the firm as an associate in the Construction Practice Group.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Responds to Travis County TRO
Attorney General Ken Paxton has responded to the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) granted by the Travis County district judge, which purported to allow an abortion to proceed. In his statement, Paxton made it clear that the TRO would not protect hospitals, doctors, or anyone else from facing civil and criminal liability for violating Texas' abortion laws.Under Texas law, individuals who violate abortion laws can face first degree felony prosecutions and civil penalties of not less than $100,000 for each violation. The TRO may temporarily enjoin actions brought by the...
Attorney General Miyares Releases Ceasefire Virginia Teaser Video
Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia has released a teaser video for Ceasefire Virginia, a public awareness and media campaign aimed at addressing gang and violent criminal activities among young people. The video, which will be part of a digital campaign targeting YouTube and social media platforms, urges young individuals to refrain from engaging in violent activities and encourages them to report any plans of crime they come across.The teaser video cleverly plays off the recent release of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI trailer, aiming to capture the...
Louisiana State Police opens criminal probe into embattled Houston law firm
A Louisiana State Police unit has opened a criminal investigation against Houston-based law firm McClenny, Moseley & Associates for alleged property insurance fraud practices in the state over the past three years.
Lawsuit claims medical battery in death of 19-year-old with Down Syndrome
In a groundbreaking case, a Wisconsin jury is set to decide the fate of a lawsuit accusing Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital and medical providers of medical malpractice and battery, leading to the death of 19-year-old Grace Schara, who had Down syndrome.
2023 Advertising CLE Webinar Showcase on December 7, 2023
Join BakerHostetler for our 2023 Advertising Law Showcase, featuring monthly webinars focused on the issues you may encounter this year.
CLE Webinar: 2023 Delaware Law Year in Review & CTA Developments on December 7
Please join to hear a 2023 update on corporate litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery, as well as an update on the annual amendments made to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and alternative entity acts, which were all effective as of August 1, 2023.
Locke Lord’s Adrienne Walker Named to Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers List
Boston Magazine has named Partner Adrienne Walker to its Top Lawyers list, which showcases the region’s finest legal minds.
Attorney General Arrests Power of Attorney for Exploiting Elderly Resident
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has announced the arrest of Cheri Lynn Meyer, a power of attorney, for financially exploiting an elderly resident in Okaloosa. Meyer is accused of taking over $43,600 from the victim, despite being responsible for managing their finances for healthcare purposes.Moody expressed gratitude that the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigators were able to put a stop to the exploitation, stating, "This individual, who was supposed to look after a senior as a power of attorney, depleted tens of thousands of dollars from...
AG Moody Takes Scathing Statewide Grand Jury Report to D.C. and Works with Congressional Leaders to Give States Authority to Enforce Immigration Laws
Attorney General Ashley Moody of Florida has taken the Statewide Grand Jury Report to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional leaders and discuss legislation that would allow states to enforce federal immigration laws. During her visit, Attorney General Moody met with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, Congressman Carlos Gimenez, Congresswoman Laurel Lee, and Congressman Chip Roy to deliver copies of the report and H.R. 1337, the Immigration Enforcement Partnership Act.In the meeting, Attorney General Moody expressed her concerns about the current state of...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues U.S. State Department for Conspiring to Censor American Media Companies
The State of Texas, along with media companies The Daily Wire and The Federalist, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of State and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, accusing them of engaging in a conspiracy to censor and suppress American media outlets that are not favored by the federal government. The lawsuit alleges that the State Department, through its Global Engagement Center, actively interfered in the news-media market to limit the reach and viability of domestic news organizations.According to the complaint, the State Department used its authority to...
Holland & Knight Advises T2S Solutions in Sale to Madison Dearborn Partners
Holland & Knight advised T2S Solutions, a leading provider of research and development (R&D), prototyping, engineering, integration and technology products, in its sale to Madison Dearborn Partners, a leading private equity investment firm.