The past few weeks have been particularly turbulent in Buffalo and around the country. That’s why we are especially proud to see many members of Buffalo’s legal community showing up to amplify the need for change. Last week, Shawn Carey of The Carey Firm organized…
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have turned to social media to communicate and share. But as social media continues to be ingrained in our lives, it’s easy to forget that everything we post is public information, or at least retrievable. That’s why it’s important…
Without a doubt, paralegals are critical to the process of civil litigation. Not only do they work closely with attorneys on the progress of their cases, but they are also often the first line of communication for the clients the law firm represents. It’s a…
New York State Supreme Court Judge Steve Jaeger of Nassau County ruled that “the Child Victims Act is a reasonable response to remedy the injustice of past child sexual abuse.”
Trial lawyers: A qualified settlement fund (QSF) is a sophisticated planning tool designed to give you and your clients time to make thoughtful financial decisions around settlement. Just as depositions are integral in preparation for trial, think of QSFs as being equally integral in preparation…
It is an honor for a mass tort lawyer to be appointed to a leadership role in a nationwide multidistrict litigation (MDL). Just a handful of attorneys are chosen among many applicants to spearhead the litigation and take on a higher level of responsibility. Historically,…
When compensation is provided specifically for future medical costs, then Medicare should not be expected to pay a bill related to the settlement for as long as the settlement monies will last.
By Rachel Mathews, Chief Marketing Officer of Milestone Think about what your best friend is to you – it’s someone you can trust, someone you can go to for help, advice, or guidance. It’s someone who understands the unique situations you might get yourself into,…
You’re a lawyer with Roundup cases, and settlement is approaching. Are you aware that you have the ability to select a co-administrator for certain specific administrative functions at the time of settlement? You may have never really thought about it, but every law firm need…
This is a guest post by Patrick Hoover, a 3L at the University at Buffalo School Law. Uncertainty is the dominant theme of life during this pandemic. We all have to make do with this new reality; schedules and calendars shift to meet these new…
