Bridie Farrell builds roadmap for fellow survivors through litigation and beyond BUFFALO, N.Y. – Bridie Farrell, former three-time American record holding speed skater and leading advocate for child sexual abuse survivors, is partnering with Milestone Consulting, a renowned financial settlement planning firm. This new partnership…
The unofficial start to summer is just a few days away. Thinking back to this time last year, I’m grateful that things are looking up. My family and I are vaccinated and looking forward to safely enjoying the beautiful season ahead with friends and family.…
The sports industry has begun to face a reckoning for sexual abuse that had historically been swept under the rug. It has reached virtually all levels of sports – from universities like Penn State in 2011 and more recently with University of Southern California, to…
If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that tragedy can happen to anyone, without warning, at any time. Because my company helps people who have faced all sorts of tragedies – catastrophic injuries, life-altering emotional trauma, the sudden loss of a loved one…
The power of attorney fee deferral as a wealth management strategy cannot be overstated. Available only to attorneys who earn contingency fees, it allows for better planning of income, a stronger long-term financial strategy, and major tax benefits. Not only do attorneys earn more from…
The bellwether verdict is a big win for hundreds of thousands of military members who suffered hearing loss, but it also sends a message that companies must do their due diligence to protect the people who rely on their products for safety and protection.
The Trial LawHER Scholarship is a $10,000 annual scholarship open to rising 3L female law students who intend to become plaintiff trial lawyers. The intent is to enact change on two fronts: to elevate rising women leaders in the plaintiff trial lawyer space, and to educate trial lawyers around the importance of settlement planning.
The world of online retail (and retail in general) changed in a big way with the advent of not only Amazon Prime, but also Amazon’s marketplace that sells products from third parties. Many other retailers have since jumped on the bandwagon, offering subscriptions for faster…
Whether you read The Civil Justice Advocate as a member of the legal industry or you’re in another field, you’ve probably noticed that I often talk about settlement. And while my trial lawyer colleagues might use this newsletter to keep the pulse on the latest…
Over the past few years, we’ve seen strides in the protection of people who have been sexually assaulted and abused as children. State legislators are increasingly responding to the fact that a statute of limitations of just a few years is often not enough for…
