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ExxonMobil Argues Co-Defendant's Settlement Barred Claims That Yielded $725M Benzene Verdict
The company asserted in a recent post-trial brief that the plaintiffs were not entitled to recover against ExxonMobil at all because they had already been compensated by another defendant for their injuries.$2.7 Million Settlement for Construction Worker Injured in Fall
"This was a case of a corporation breaking its promises to keep workers safe and then blaming the worker when a preventable injury occurred," David Schmid of Stark & Stark said in a news release on the settlement. "We always believed this contractor paid lip service to safety and failed to follow its own safety manual and federal safety regulations, and in the end we had the evidence to back it up."Manhattan DA May File New Indictment Against Harvey Weinstein Before Retrial
Prosecutors said they would pursue a new trial against the former movie mogul in the wake of a controversial 4-3 state high court ruling that dislodged his conviction.Meet the Attorneys—and Little Known Law—Behind $20M Miami Dispute
"Frankly, an appeal of the court's decision faces such an uphill battle," said defense counsel for the City of Miami, Robert "Bob" Stein of Rennert Vogel Mandler & Rodriguez.View more book results for the query "*"
California Districts' Split Over Late ADR Payments May Tee Up Next Arbitration Battle
In an outlier opinion, the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Five held that the Federal Arbitration Act preempts state law requiring companies to pay their arbitration bills on time or risk having claims against them tossed into court.Kirkland Group, Seeking Brand Recognition in 'Silicon Slope,' Moves to Wilson Sonsini
"For Utah's economy and the kinds of companies that are becoming really successful here, Wilson probably has the strongest legal brand of any law firm," said new partner Jess Krannich, who previously helped launch Kirkland's presence in the city.7 More Canadian Schools and Boards Sue Social Media Giants, Seek $2.6B in Damages
The latest lawsuits are in addition to four launched in March asking for CA$4.55 billion to compensate for damages resulting from students' addiction to platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.Cert Denied: Lawyer's Challenge of Appellate Court's 'Broad Power' Extinguished
"[T]his is an issue of gravity warranting our review in this case only if Smith is correct that the Court of Appeals actually held that trial courts have such broad power," read a denial decision penned by Presiding Justice Nels S.D. Peterson. "He is not."'I Was Looking for an Act III': Richard Parr Retired From Aspen Dental, but He Isn't Retiring
"This is perfect, because it gives me the opportunity to continue my career at the top of my game," said Parr, who's joined AEG Vision as general counsel.Trending Stories
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