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…
Opioid addiction is a devastating scenario both for the person using the medication and his or her loved ones. The opioid crisis has been linked to more than 470,000 deaths in the U.S. since 2000. It is essentially a man-made pandemic. In recent years, thousands…
It’s fair to say that COVID has replaced terrorism as a focus of national concern these days, but justice for victims of terrorism marches on. In 2015, the Department of Justice (DOJ) took a critical step toward holding foreign terrorists accountable when it established the…
For the thousands of people who were sexually abused by Boy Scouts of America volunteers and employees, time is running out to be part of the movement to hold BSA accountable. The deadline to file a “Proof of Claim” form is November 16, 2020 –…
