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In this episode of SKO Unmuted, host Adam Reeves discusses a recent and surprising case where Disney attempted to use the terms and conditions of its popular streaming service, Disney Plus, to require out-of-court arbitration over a theme park visitor’s death at one of its Florida parks. Adam discusses how this case reflects the growing use of arbitration, an o…
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Naman Howell attorneys Evan Patterson and Larry Warren recently found success in the 430th District Court in Hidalgo County.
Our firm represented an oil well operator in a case where the plaintiff, a derrickman, suffered a severe injury while pulling rods out of an oil well. The injury required multiple surgeries and extensive medical treatment.
After a one-week trial, with the Hon. Israel Ramon…
Phillips Murrah is celebrating a decade of workplace excellence! The Firm is thrilled to announce that they've been recognized as one of Oklahoma City’s Top Workplaces for the TENTH year in a row! This incredible honor highlights the Firm’s healthy, dynamic culture and unwavering dedication to making Phillips Murrah a great workplace.
“Fostering a positive workplace culture is essential,” said Da…
Associate Naomi G. Tellez has been selected to join Ladder Down Cleveland’s Class of 2025.
Naomi will join a distinguished group of Frantz Ward attorneys who have participated in this program, further strengthening the firm’s commitment to supporting and uplifting its women attorneys.
Naomi focuses her practice on business transactions and commercial law and plays a key role in representing client…
On December 6, 2024, the United States of America filed indictments in USDC Eastern District of Louisiana against several defendants including plaintiff attorneys and several law firms accusing them of staging accidents to defraud commercial motor vehicle companies and their insurers. A participant in the alleged scheme (Cornelius Garrison) was killed in 2020 shortly after agreeing to cooperate w…
Plunkett Cooney partner Dennis G. Cowan was recently selected by Crain’s Detroit Business as one of the news publication’s 2024 Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders.
Cowan was selected for his contributions as chairman of the Oakland Community Health Network and its work with nearly 30,000 people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and substance use disorders. Cra…
Hawkins Parnell & Young partners Christine Mast and Bryan Grantham obtained summary judgment for their attorney-client in a legal malpractice case arising from a high-profile federal criminal trial.
The litigation involved allegations of malpractice against a Georgia attorney stemming from the representation of a client convicted of federal crimes in the underlying case. Following an unsuccess…
Kochhar & Co. is delighted to introduce its new podcast series, ‘DECODED’, where they simplify complex judgments and explore the latest legal rulings.
In the inaugural episode, ‘Indian Labor Laws: Recent Trends Pertaining to Contract Workers’, their Partner, Anirudh Mukherjee, shares valuable insights in response to thought-provoking questions posed by Senior Partner, Reena Asthana Khair. Toge…
Lewis Thomason’s shareholders have elected Brad W. Craig, a shareholder from the firm’s Nashville office to the firm’s Board of Directors. Mary Beth White, Kevin Baskette, and Benjamin Jones were also reelected for another two-year term. They join current Board members, Rodney Fields, Janet Hayes, David Garst, Margaret Cooper Roney, and Joseph Clark.
Brad Craig is a seasoned litigator representin…
Charles Russell Speechlys has advised SAI MedPartners (“SAI”), a global consultancy providing strategic insights and analytics to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, on its acquisition of IDEA Pharma (“IDEA”). Northlane Capital Partners (“NCP”) partnered with management to acquire SAI in June 2022.
SAI is a global consultancy providing strategic insights and analytics …