1. Unlearn the case from the Complaint; learn it from the Client. The Complaint is the first voice you will hear about the case. Many roads begin there, but that is not the case, not your Client’s case. Your Client’s history begins before the Complaint was filed. Much like a jury must listen to both …
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Law firm Farah & Farah fined $9 million by federal court over tobacco litigation
First Coast News , WTLV 7:01 PM. EDT October 19, 2017 PHOTO: Farah & Farah law firm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Federal judges handed down $9,164,404.12 in fines Wednesday on prominent Jacksonville litigation firm, Farah & Farah, P.A. The judges’ order states 1,250 frivolous tobacco claims were filed by Farah & Farah and the Wilner Firm …
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Could Weinstein Accusations Lead to Delaware Derivative Litigation? – Law.com
Harvey Weinstein. Delaware legal observers this week acknowledged the possibility that derivative litigation stemming from damning allegations of sexual misconduct against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein could spill into the Delaware Court of Chancery, which would have jurisdiction over suits involving the Delaware-incorporated company Weinstein helped to found. However, critical questions remained regarding Weinstein Co.’s corporate governance structure …
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In the Growing Wave of Climate Litigation, Could the Automobile Industry Be Next? – Energy Collectiv…
The oil industry is increasingly the focus of climate change litigation, writes Martin Olszynski, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Calgary. Carmakers have so far not been targeted, but Olszynski thinks that could change – especially if they continue to urge lawmakers to relax environmental standards and promote the sales …
Hotel Lawyer – Impending Eruption Of Litigation Over Resort Fees?
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Breaking ‘paper handcuffs:’ Manufacturers search for loopholes to avoid litigation from employ…
With availability of talent at a premium, many manufacturers are attempting to lure away key workers from their competitors. However, the pursuit of competitors’ workers can land a company in legal trouble. That was the case for Holland-based Koops Inc., a manufacturer of automation equipment, when it hired away an engineer from Byron Center-based E’Mation …
Dissolving a Civil Partnership: Bridget’s Story
Bridget Garrood is a family law solicitor with considerable experience in advising LGBT clients on a range of issues, from dissolving a civil partnership to attaining a gender recognition certificate. Evan was first introduced to Bridget when he began gender transition, which ultimately caused the end of his long term civil partnership. Here, Bridget and …
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Family Law Advice – Getting a Divorce
When family life becomes complicated, a family law solicitor can inform you of your rights and help you achieve the best possible outcome for you and your loved ones. Do you need legal advice? Our Find a Solicitor website can help you. Search through our easy to use database of over 140,000 legal professionals and …
Providing Family Law Advice – Melanie’s Story
Family law solicitor Melanie Webb advises clients at difficult and stressful times in their lives. Melanie talks us through her daily job and why the advice she gives to clients is so important. Do you need legal advice? Visit www.lawsociety.org.uk/here-to-help for more information or to search for a solicitor near you using our database of …
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Collaborative Divorce – Melanie Webb
Why consider a collaborative approach when divorcing? Family law solicitor Melanie Webb talks us through the benefits to the collaborative divorce process. Do you need legal advice? Visit www.lawsociety.org.uk/here-to-help for more information or to search for a solicitor near you using our database of over 150,000 legal professionals. source