ABA Journal

JANUARY 25, 2022

Lawyers defending companies involved in mass tort litigation on Friday supported federal rule changes they believe will help prevent the introduction of “junk” scientific testimony…

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MAY 8, 2024

Lawyers, bar associations, and law societies have an important but not fully recognized role to play in achieving the net zero goal in the Paris Agreement. Climate Change as an Increasingly Common Feature of Law Practice Climate change is no longer an issue of concern only to environmental and energy lawyers. John Kerry, then U.S.

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SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Federal Tort Claims Act waives that immunity and allows private individuals to sue the United States for the wrongful acts of federal employees if a private individual could be held liable under the same circumstances in the state where the acts occurred. Just over six hours after the justices issued a list of orders from their Jan.

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Conflict of Laws

JUNE 7, 2022

This post is an abridged adaptation of my recent article, Private International Law and Substantive Liability Issues in Tort Litigation against Multinational Companies in the English Courts: Recent UK Supreme Court Decisions and Post-Brexit Implications in the Journal of Private International Law. Muir-Watt (ibid) 386).

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 14, 2022

These are the books with step-by-step instructions on exactly how to do the thing that lawyers are called upon to do and the forms to make it happen. For example, an interest in big pharma could lead you to sources about health law, antitrust, mass torts, consumer protection, and science and technology. Go to Industry Conferences.

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Law 360

JULY 2, 2024

The Beasley Allen Law Firm and Johnson & Johnson continue to spar over the firm and attorney Andy Birchfield's role in the long-running federal and state mass torts over talcum powder injuries, with the firm calling J&J out on Tuesday for "prodding" the New Jersey courts to boot the lawyers from the litigation.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

1 Judicial Hellhole; Attorneys in Pennsylvania were quick to criticize the report, with the Alfred Carlson, president of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association saying ‘ATRF’s suggestion that Pennsylvania and Philadelphia are judicial hellholes is an affront to the citizens of the Commonwealth and their elected officials.’”

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

When it comes to marketing content, most lawyers are concerned about what to write. The plain fact is that lawyers tend to write like lawyers, regardless of the audience. Your potential clients have no idea what a tort is, won’t appreciate a turn of phrase originating with Cicero and prefer fewer syllables.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 20, 2022

If they become a repeat abuser, I take the situation to the lawyer (because of course, you know this is a true principle, they do NOT behave that way with the attorney). I ask the lawyer to address it with the client and sometimes they will simply decide that they will handle that client directly. Manage your cases. My list is below.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In my own defense, the last 25 years of my career has been dedicated to one attorney as a contracted tort litigation paralegal. Many new lawyers find that it’s one thing to acquire a law degree, but another to practice law.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Given everything that happened and having crammed every tort concept into their heads for the last several months, more than a few test-takers are thinking a free retake might not be the proper remedy. Joe Patrice is a senior editor at Above the Law and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. The plane crashes.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Brian Kemp said it's launching a six-figure tort reform campaign in the Peach State, prompting the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association to say that it's also taking action to make sure courthouse doors stay open for Georgians harmed by the actions of negligent people and corporations. A political group linked to Georgia Gov.

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At the Lectern

APRIL 12, 2023

The Daily Journal today named the recipients of its annual California Lawyer of the Year award. The paper recognized attorneys in 15 cases. Three of the cases resulted in Supreme Court opinions. One of the three CLAY award Supreme Court decisions is Guardianship of Saul H. 2022) 13 Cal.5th ” In Saul H. ,

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SCOTUSBlog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Bankruptcy and its special powers are being used to compensate for what some court filings call the “ failure ” of tort litigation to efficiently and fully resolve all pending claims. Bankruptcy in Purdue’s case came after the company participated in the traditional tort process; it is the Sacklers’ third-party involvement that the U.S.

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Connor Reporting

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The following are just some of the most popular reads for lawyers right now. Books also make great gifts, so if you’re shopping for that special attorney in your life, take note of these great books for lawyers. Few fictional lawyers are more famous than Atticus Finch. For Newer Lawyers. The New Lawyer’s Handbook.

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Day on Torts

APRIL 19, 2023

BirdDog Law is a website that provide access to legal information that Tennessee lawyers and paralegals need to better serve their clients. It is filled with free resources that will save you time and money. Interested in knowing the fax number for the Circuit Court Clerk in Henry County?

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Day on Torts

JUNE 17, 2022

Readers know that we have launched BirdDog Law , a website for Tennessee lawyers and paralegals that (a) hosts three of my books and makes them available by subscription on a monthly or annual basis; and (b) provides a large number of free resources to help lawyers more efficiently serve their clients.

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Blackstone Career Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

Paralegals, also called legal assistants, help lawyers do their jobs by preparing for trials, hearings, and proceedings. Since lawyers must go through such an extensive educational process, many people falsely assume that the same is true for certified paralegals. Paralegals are an integral part of the justice system.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Following a $50 million gift to Drexel University’s law school in 2014, Philadelphia trial lawyer Thomas R. Kline has committed to give the same amount…

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SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 11, 2023

To recap briefly, this case concerns whether the Washington Supreme Court properly dismissed a tort action by Glacier Northwest, a concrete mixing company, arising out of a strike by the Teamsters. Chief Justice John Roberts offered a hypothetical to test this distinction.

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SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 9, 2022

Marstiller presents a straightforward question of statutory interpretation, addressing whether a state Medicaid program can take funds a Medicaid beneficiary receives in a tort settlement from a third party that injured the beneficiary. The question now is how much of the total settlement Florida can recover.

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The Crime Report

MAY 10, 2021

A lawyer for Mirella Castaneda, the homeowner whose house was targeted by Teets, issued a tort claim declaring her intent to sue the Forest Grove Police Department. The claim describes how police allegedly “worked in concert, either intentionally, or subconsciously due to implicit bias, to deprive Ms.

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Day on Torts

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Get access to the leading Tennessee books on the law of torts and the law of civil trial at a savings of 50%. BirdDog Law, the creation of John Day, is the go-to resource for Tennessee judges, lawyers and paralegals. This Black Friday sale gives you the opportunity to access John’s books at 50% off the normal price.

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Day on Torts

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Get access to the leading Tennessee books on the law of torts and the law of civil trial at a savings of 50%. BirdDog Law, the creation of John Day, is the go-to resource for Tennessee judges, lawyers and paralegals. This Black Friday sale gives you the opportunity to access John’s books at 50% off the normal price.

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Day on Torts

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Get access to the leading Tennessee books on the law of torts and the law of civil trial at a savings of 50%. BirdDog Law, the creation of John Day, is the go-to resource for Tennessee judges, lawyers and paralegals. This Black Friday sale gives you the opportunity to access John’s books at 50% off the normal price.

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LawSites

AUGUST 9, 2022

As states seek to find innovative ways to address the access-to-justice crisis, a key component has been eliminating or loosening the prohibition on non-lawyer ownership of law firms. Their report to the ABA says that “non-lawyer involvement in the practice of law is … a threat to clients and our system of justice.”

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

When You Skip Tort Day : Elon seems to know as much about tortious interference as he does about running a social media platform. Layoff In The Bay : The tech sector is taking a hit and it's getting felt by the lawyers. Feeling Blue(Checkmarked) : Elon Musk took out the ban hammer on accounts parodying him.

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Law 360

AUGUST 22, 2024

California justices gave an Argentinian lawyer a green light Thursday to pursue allegations that Uber fraudulently hid crucial information as he represented Uber before its Buenos Aires launch, clarifying that his tort fraudulent-concealment claim is not necessarily barred by the so-called economic loss doctrine if his employment contract never contemplated (..)

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Law 360

MAY 19, 2022

After facing a long series of toxic tort and successor liability arguments, an Illinois chemical company scored an affirmative win against an Ohio plaintiffs lawyer who has repeatedly sued the company and then dismissed before a successor-liability theory could be tested.

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Day on Torts

JANUARY 11, 2022

Note: Chapter 64, Section 5 of Day on Torts: Leading Cases in Tennessee Tort Law has been updated to include this decision. Day on Torts: Leading Cases in Tennessee Tort Law contains summaries of leading cases on over 500 topics and citations to more than 1500 additional cases.

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Day on Torts

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

On appeal, dismissal of the trespass claim was vacated due to the trial court applying the wrong intent standard to the tort of trespass. Note: Chapter 104, Section 1 of Day on Torts: Leading Cases in Tennessee Tort Law has been updated to include this decision. Click on the link to see the book’s Table of Contents.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The feature was developed by Filevine’s Legal Futurists team, a group of data scientists, lawyers and IT professionals who operate as a sort of skunkworks within the company. Filevine’s customers include many personal injury, mass tort and insurance defense firms, as well as general mid-sized firms and corporate legal departments.

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Day on Torts

JUNE 21, 2022

Thus, even assuming arguendo that a valid contract for continued possession of the personalty existed, [plaintiff] has not alleged an ownership interest of any kind sufficient to meet the true owner element of the tort of conversion. internal citation omitted). Dismissal was accordingly affirmed.

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Day on Torts

JUNE 13, 2022

Note: Chapter 28, Section 11 of Day on Torts: Leading Cases in Tennessee Tort Law has been updated to include this decision. Day on Torts: Leading Cases in Tennessee Tort Law contains summaries of leading cases on over 500 topics and citations to more than 1500 additional cases.

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JonathanTurley

DECEMBER 29, 2022

In that case, a journalist with Forbes was sued for harsh characterizations of a lawyer and his practice. Bower, 232 Cal.App.3d 3d 1599, 1608 (1991). In Wilkow v. Forbes, Inc., 3d 552 (7th Cir. 2001), opinion prevailed as a defense.

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LegalReader

JULY 29, 2022

Texas is known as a “tort state.” This means that in order to receive a settlement, you must prove that someone else was to blame.

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Legal Research is Easy

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Of course, this is probably why states around the country have enacted things like Tort Claims Acts which are written in favor of government entities and whose sole purpose is to limit liability and protect government employees and the departments they work for. Sounds like a racket so you gotta stay on your toes.

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