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Arizona’s Alternative Business Structure Program Improved Access To Justice For Tort Victims And Possibly Large Companies

Above The Law

JANUARY 29, 2025

In 2020, the Arizona Supreme Court established its Alternative Business Structure (ABS) program which allows nonlawyers to have an economic interest or decision making authority in a law firm. It is unlikely they will expand into new practice areas such as immigration, family law, criminal defense, debt collection, and eviction matters.

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What’s New in Law Firm Ownership?

Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Depending on your point of view, there’s either lots new or “not so much” new with law firm ownership. In a nutshell, it says that lawyers must own law firms. New Developments in Law Firm Ownership. Australia and the United Kingdom already permit outside ownership of law firms. The post What’s New in Law Firm Ownership?

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US Supreme Court blocks child slavery lawsuit against Nestlé, Cargill

JURIST

JUNE 20, 2021

The US Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a ruling that allowed several individuals to sue food corporations Nestlé USA and Cargill over child slavery claims, limiting corporate liability under the Alien Tort Statute. The unnamed plaintiffs brought their cases forward under the Alien Tort Statute. In Jesner v.

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Fentress County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Fentress County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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“Guido Calabresi Lauded at His Final Torts Class”

HowAppealing

MAY 27, 2021

“Guido Calabresi Lauded at His Final Torts Class”: Yale Law School has published this report.

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Florida Governor Signs Tort Reform Bill Into Law

Law 360

MARCH 24, 2023

Ron DeSantis on Friday signed into law a sweeping tort reform bill that he said will decrease frivolous lawsuits, change the state from a "judicial hellhole," and attract more investment in the state. Florida Gov.

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Iowa Supreme Court limits financial damages for victims of excessive force by law enforcement officers

JURIST

JANUARY 1, 2021

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Thursday that plaintiffs cannot recover punitive damages from the state when a law enforcement officer uses excessive force. The Iowa Tort Claims Act (ITCA) prohibits an award of punitive damages against the state.

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“California’s Negligence Tort Empowers Juries, Hurts Innovation”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

“California’s Negligence Tort Empowers Juries, Hurts Innovation”: Law professor George Priest has this essay online at Bloomberg Law. The post “California’s Negligence Tort Empowers Juries, Hurts Innovation” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Houston County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

JANUARY 2, 2025

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Houston County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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Trousdale County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Trousdale County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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Wayne County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Wayne County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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“Mass Tort Lawyers Trapped in Cycle of Debt as Cases Drag On; Mass tort firms refinance loans as they await settlements; Funders see ‘fallow period’ in big-ticket lawsuit pipeline”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

“Mass Tort Lawyers Trapped in Cycle of Debt as Cases Drag On; Mass tort firms refinance loans as they await settlements; Funders see ‘fallow period’ in big-ticket lawsuit pipeline”: Emily R. Siegel of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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“Vein Filter Victim Calls On Pa. Justices For Tort Law Shake-Up”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Justices For Tort Law Shake-Up”: Matt Fair of Law360 has this report (subscription required for access) on the brief for appellant that I filed on my client’s behalf yesterday in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. “Vein Filter Victim Calls On Pa.

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US Supreme Court finds federal labor law does not automatically preempt state law claims

JURIST

JUNE 1, 2023

International Brotherhood of Teamsters , the court found that federal labor law, under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), did not preempt a company’s state claim that striking truck drivers intentionally damaged company property. The court held that the NLRA’s protection of the right to strike is not absolute.

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Wisconsin’s AG Is Launching A Huge Toxic Tort Suit

Above The Law

JULY 22, 2022

The post Wisconsin’s AG Is Launching A Huge Toxic Tort Suit appeared first on Above the Law. Has anyone else noticed that their cheese is VERY water resistant?

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Trying To Find Love In Between IP And Torts? This T14 Law School Has You Covered

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The post Trying To Find Love In Between IP And Torts? This T14 Law School Has You Covered appeared first on Above the Law. We all know Ohio is for lovers, but Massachusetts wants in on the action.

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Crockett County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Crockett County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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Sequatchie County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Sequatchie County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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This Syracuse Law Professor Should Have Brushed Up On His Tort Knowledge Before The Casino Run

Above The Law

MARCH 14, 2023

The post This Syracuse Law Professor Should Have Brushed Up On His Tort Knowledge Before The Casino Run appeared first on Above the Law. You can go to a fight. You can go to a casino. Don't start fighting at the casino.

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Mexico sues US gun manufacturers in federal court over claims of fueling violence

JURIST

AUGUST 5, 2021

The government of Mexico filed a complaint on Wednesday against eight gun manufacturers, holding companies and distributors, alleging tort claims based on a “deadly flood of military-style and other particularly lethal guns” across the border from the US into Mexico. Notably, that challenge was not based on the Second Amendment.

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Hancock County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

JANUARY 16, 2025

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Hancock County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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Lake County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

JANUARY 14, 2025

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Lake County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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Decatur County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Decatur County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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Grundy County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Grundy County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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Jackson County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Jackson County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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Johnson County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Johnson County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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AI Update: Sam Altman Isn’t In It For The Money, AI Companies Attempt Self-Regulation, Tort Law For AI

Above The Law

JULY 28, 2023

The post AI Update: Sam Altman Isn’t In It For The Money, AI Companies Attempt Self-Regulation, Tort Law For AI appeared first on Above the Law. This week in AI news.

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Clay County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

JANUARY 9, 2025

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Clay County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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Benton County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Benton County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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Professor Luna Teaches Animal Liability at George Washington Law School

JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

This week, the students in my day (left) and evening (right) torts class received a lecture from the leading American expert on animal tort liability, Professor Luna. Previously, the law students were able to see Professor Luna in more casual surroundings at a class party at my house.

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“Ohio Supreme Court asked to overturn tort reform law that lowered Brook Park child rapist’s judgment from $20 million to $250,000”

HowAppealing

MARCH 31, 2022

“Ohio Supreme Court asked to overturn tort reform law that lowered Brook Park child rapist’s judgment from $20 million to $250,000”: Laura Hancock of The Cleveland Plain Dealer has this report. The Supreme Court of Ohio has posted online the video of yesterday’s oral argument at this link. Attorney Robert S.

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Shelby County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

MARCH 7, 2024

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Shelby County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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Will Smith Writes Every ‘Cool’ Tort Professor’s Final Exam Question At The Oscars

Above The Law

MARCH 28, 2022

The post Will Smith Writes Every ‘Cool’ Tort Professor’s Final Exam Question At The Oscars appeared first on Above the Law. I betchu Chris Rock won't do it again.

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Meigs County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Meigs County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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“Justices Lean Toward Insurer in Asbestos Bankruptcy Dispute; Court is considering when insurers have standing in bankruptcy; Insurer questions raised in context of mass torts”

HowAppealing

MARCH 19, 2024

“Justices Lean Toward Insurer in Asbestos Bankruptcy Dispute; Court is considering when insurers have standing in bankruptcy; Insurer questions raised in context of mass torts”: Evan Ochsner of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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Supreme Court rules suit cannot proceed against plainclothes officers who mistakenly attacked Michigan man

JURIST

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Michigan college student is unable to proceed with a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) lawsuit against two federal officers who tackled him after mistaking him for a fugitive in 2014. He also sued the officers individually under a Bivens action, claiming four violations of his Fourth Amendment rights.

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Pickett County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

JANUARY 28, 2025

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Pickett County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee.

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Law School Didn’t Prepare You For Firm Life? You Aren’t The Only One

Above The Law

APRIL 29, 2024

Acing Tort and Crim Law didn't prepare you for M&A work? The post Law School Didn’t Prepare You For Firm Life? You Aren’t The Only One appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Armslist Not Liable for Hosting Gun Sale Ads That Led to Purchases by People Who Used the Guns Criminally; The Seventh Circuit so holds, applying Wisconsin tort law, and not reaching the 47 U.S.C. § 230 issue”

HowAppealing

JUNE 14, 2023

“Armslist Not Liable for Hosting Gun Sale Ads That Led to Purchases by People Who Used the Guns Criminally; The Seventh Circuit so holds, applying Wisconsin tort law, and not reaching the 47 U.S.C. § 230 issue”: Eugene Volokh has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy” about a ruling that the U.S.

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OAN Loses Breach Of Contract Case Against AT&T In CA, Refiles It In DC As Tort Suit

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The post OAN Loses Breach Of Contract Case Against AT&T In CA, Refiles It In DC As Tort Suit appeared first on Above the Law. Well, they already had it drafted. Don't want to waste a pleading.

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Alex Jones’s Lawyers ‘Splain To Bankruptcy Judge That Putting The Kibosh On State Tort Claims Is His Real Job

Above The Law

APRIL 26, 2022

The post Alex Jones’s Lawyers ‘Splain To Bankruptcy Judge That Putting The Kibosh On State Tort Claims Is His Real Job appeared first on Above the Law. Bold strategy, Cotton!

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“Purdue Pharma’s Bankruptcy Heads to the Supreme Court; A 40-year-old strategy for dealing with mass torts may end up needing a new look from Congress”

HowAppealing

AUGUST 27, 2023

“Purdue Pharma’s Bankruptcy Heads to the Supreme Court; A 40-year-old strategy for dealing with mass torts may end up needing a new look from Congress”: Law professor David Skeel will have this op-ed in Monday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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Mali former trafficked child laborers sue multinational chocolate companies

JURIST

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

As there are no laws in Mali to aid the plaintiffs in seeking damages or civil remedies against foreign exporters, they brought their claims under US law, specifically the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act and the Alien Torts Statute. The defendant companies are Barry Callebaut, Cargill, Hershey, Mars, Mondel?

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J&J Ch. 11 Dismissal Ignores Mass Tort Bankruptcy Principles

Law 360

MARCH 1, 2023

The Third Circuit's recent dismissal of LTL Management's Chapter 11 petition due to insufficient financial distress — even as the Johnson & Johnson subsidiary defends thousands of tort claims — runs contrary to decades of precedent in mass tort bankruptcies, says Douglas Smith at Aurelius Law.

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Arizona’s Alternative Business Structure Program Improved Access To Justice For Tort Victims And Possibly Large Companies

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US Supreme Court blocks child slavery lawsuit against Nestlé, Cargill

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Fentress County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

“Guido Calabresi Lauded at His Final Torts Class”

Florida Governor Signs Tort Reform Bill Into Law

Iowa Supreme Court limits financial damages for victims of excessive force by law enforcement officers

“California’s Negligence Tort Empowers Juries, Hurts Innovation”

Houston County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Trousdale County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Wayne County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

“Mass Tort Lawyers Trapped in Cycle of Debt as Cases Drag On; Mass tort firms refinance loans as they await settlements; Funders see ‘fallow period’ in big-ticket lawsuit pipeline”

“Vein Filter Victim Calls On Pa. Justices For Tort Law Shake-Up”

US Supreme Court finds federal labor law does not automatically preempt state law claims

Wisconsin’s AG Is Launching A Huge Toxic Tort Suit

Trying To Find Love In Between IP And Torts? This T14 Law School Has You Covered

Crockett County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Sequatchie County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

This Syracuse Law Professor Should Have Brushed Up On His Tort Knowledge Before The Casino Run

Mexico sues US gun manufacturers in federal court over claims of fueling violence

Hancock County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Lake County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Decatur County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Grundy County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Jackson County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Johnson County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

AI Update: Sam Altman Isn’t In It For The Money, AI Companies Attempt Self-Regulation, Tort Law For AI

Clay County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Benton County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Professor Luna Teaches Animal Liability at George Washington Law School

“Ohio Supreme Court asked to overturn tort reform law that lowered Brook Park child rapist’s judgment from $20 million to $250,000”

Shelby County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Will Smith Writes Every ‘Cool’ Tort Professor’s Final Exam Question At The Oscars

Meigs County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

“Justices Lean Toward Insurer in Asbestos Bankruptcy Dispute; Court is considering when insurers have standing in bankruptcy; Insurer questions raised in context of mass torts”

Supreme Court rules suit cannot proceed against plainclothes officers who mistakenly attacked Michigan man

Pickett County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Law School Didn’t Prepare You For Firm Life? You Aren’t The Only One

“Armslist Not Liable for Hosting Gun Sale Ads That Led to Purchases by People Who Used the Guns Criminally; The Seventh Circuit so holds, applying Wisconsin tort law, and not reaching the 47 U.S.C. § 230 issue”

OAN Loses Breach Of Contract Case Against AT&T In CA, Refiles It In DC As Tort Suit

Alex Jones’s Lawyers ‘Splain To Bankruptcy Judge That Putting The Kibosh On State Tort Claims Is His Real Job

“Purdue Pharma’s Bankruptcy Heads to the Supreme Court; A 40-year-old strategy for dealing with mass torts may end up needing a new look from Congress”

Mali former trafficked child laborers sue multinational chocolate companies

J&J Ch. 11 Dismissal Ignores Mass Tort Bankruptcy Principles

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