If you’re like many of the 126 million Amazon Prime subscribers in the U.S., you probably frequently capitalize on the one- and two-day Prime shipping perks we all know and love. And since Amazon sells just about anything, either directly or through third-party sellers, it’s…
A big next step is about to happen in the 3M Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Litigation, with the first bellwether trial in the multidistrict litigation (MDL) set to begin next month. It’s a consolidated trial of three cases – Luke and Jennifer Estes, Lewis…
Our clients often meet with us for the first time after experiencing the most traumatic event of their lives. And while settlement planning is a critical step for them, emotions are often high in litigation – especially for abuse survivors – and working with even…
Last week’s leadership appointments in the Elmiron multidistrict litigation was a proud moment in civil justice, as it is possibly one of the most diverse plaintiffs’ steering committees ever established. It’s a far cry from what MDL leadership looked like even just ten years ago, and not without a lot of tireless effort: attorneys spearheading movements to level the playing…
Since money recovered from an employment case is typically taxable, setting up a structured settlement can help spread the tax burden of settlement over time. For some plaintiffs, an investment-backed structure can offer additional benefits.
Since the 1980s, structured settlements have been a go-to for plaintiffs who receive a settlement or jury award from a personal injury or workers compensation claim. That’s because the benefits of a structured settlement for the plaintiff are many, namely custom-tailored planning, guaranteed future payments…
As COVID-19 cases are still climbing all over the country, there’s a silver lining: We are getting closer to the rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine. Unfortunately, with that news has also come unsupported arguments that the vaccine isn’t safe due to the speed of getting…
You’re probably already well aware that today is GivingTuesday, a day of global generosity. Falling on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year, GivingTuesday is based on a simple idea: encouraging people to do good. Over the past eight years, it has grown into a global movement…
It’s hard to believe, but the end of 2020 is just around the corner (thank goodness). And as a trial lawyer, it’s time to think ahead to your financial goals for next year. After all, planning for your (and your firm’s) long-term success is an…
It has been the longer part of a year since states began imposing restrictions to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. And through it all, we’ve seen that the most effective way to battle the spread is for every person, government, and business to…
