Resolving Business Disputes: Mediation, Arbitration & Litigation
Mediation and arbitration are known as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)—and involve finding a mutually acceptable resolution outside of a courtroom.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Pharmaceutical Patent Process Called to Question in Court Decision
Appeals court decision has far-reaching implications for drug patents.
Judge to Decide if Baptist Church Case Can Go to Trial
Judge will determine if abuse allegations can move forward.
Hurricane Maria Policyholders Can Now Demand Immediate Payments from Insurers
This precedent will help not only WMC’s clients, but thousands of other policyholders who can now immediately demand millions of dollars from the carriers.
TikTok Agrees to Pay $92M to Settle Lawsuit Alleging It Captured Users’ Biometric and Private Data
Illinois is currently the only state in the country with a statute that allows consumers to seek monetary damages if their biometric information is wrongfully taken.
Cyber Harassment, Free Speech, and the Law
Litigation trends typically start to move legislation at the state and federal level, and this is what’s starting to be seen in terms of legal protection for victims of online harassment.
Why Hiring a Probate Lawyer is a Must
You may be able to tackle the probating by yourself, but why prolong the process? Probate lawyers are experienced at this, and anytime, it is worthy of taking their assistance and professional support.
Louisiana Family Says New Orleans Officer Sexually Assaulted Teenage Girl
Officer Rodney Vicknair allegedly assaulted the girl over the course of some months–including when she was on her way to a hospital to get a rape kit performed.
Judge Rules Against American Couple Who Killed British Teenager, Claimed Diplomatic Immunity
Anne Sacoolas and her husband, Jonathon, allegedly fled the United Kingdom after killing 19-year old Harry Dunn.
Oahu Parachute Center, State of Hawaii Sued Over Fatal 2019 Plane Crash
Oahu Parachute Center, its owner, and many others were recently named in a lawsuit over the fatal 2019 plane crash that killed 11 people.