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Judge Pushes Lawyers to Resolve Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Claims
Jan 24, 2024 · A federal judge in North Carolina expressed frustration with the slow pace of resolving claims for veterans and others exposed to toxic water on the Marine base. He urged both sides to settle more cases and set trial dates for April or May.
How to Recover Assets Lost to Cryptocurrency Theft and Fraud
Dec 9, 2022 · This article by Olshan Frome Wolosky and TrustStorm offers advice on how to trace and recover stolen or misappropriated crypto assets using blockchain technology and law enforcement. It also discusses the challenges and opportunities of the cryptocurrency industry and the role of regulators and investigators.
KPMG Looks to Beat Big Law at AI by Leveraging Size and Capital
Mar 18, 2024 · KPMG Law, the legal arm of the Big Four consultancy, plans to spend "tens of millions of dollars" on generative AI tools to streamline legal work for corporate clients. The company sees an opportunity to disrupt the traditional billable hour model of Big Law firms, which have less capital and expertise to invest in AI.
Covid-19 Vaccine Injury Program Hit With Federal Lawsuit
Oct 12, 2023 · Individuals who say they were injured by Covid-19 vaccines are suing the Biden administration over a payout process that shields drug companies from lawsuits, saying it’s unconstitutional and deprives them of their right to a jury trial.
Ten Scenarios That Provoke Motions for Sanctions—And How to …
Oct 16, 2012 · I. Testifying Falsely in Deposition. Clients invariably innocently or intentionally shade the truth. 1 Illustrations in personal injury litigation: Case 1—Auto negligence case arising from a valet parker driving into a person standing at the door. At deposition, defendant driver denies having any vision impairment.
US Offers Plan to Expedite Camp Lejeune Payouts, Limit Suits (1)
The announcement comes after attorneys for the government and potential Camp Lejeune victims diverged on how to move forward with civil trials in the Eastern District of North Carolina. About 1,100 lawsuits have been filed there, but thousands more are expected.
Nasdaq Delisting Threat Is Tricky for Companies Trading Below $1
Dec 13, 2023 · Because small public companies with share prices below $1 lack effective methods to address the possibility of being delisted, Nasdaq should weigh less severe enforcement options, says Olshan Frome Wolosky’s Spencer Feldman.
Does Congress Have the Constitutional Authority to Codify Roe
May 17, 2022 · Even if Congress passes a law codifying the right to abortion, it may not pass a court challenge claiming the Constitution does not give it the authority to enact such a law, writes former solicitor general of Virginia William H. Hurd. Hurd is now a special member at Eckert Seamans in Richmond, Va. Congress can, however, keep states from preventing women from …
When Your Court Doesn’t Rule, Ask, Ask Again - Bloomberg Law …
Apr 6, 2022 · Learn when and how to use a writ of mandamus to force a court to decide a pending motion. See a scenario of a successful writ against a judge who failed to rule for 16 months and tips to prod the court before seeking mandamus relief.