Allison Dunn

November 08, 2023 | Law.com

"In this matter, there is no new counsel for Ms. Haysbert, a pending motion of sanctions against Mr. McKelvey, a request to select a new trial date submitted by Mr. McKelvey an no explanation of good cause of why he must withdraw, and finally, no affirmation by Ms. Haybert that she no longer wishes to retain Mr. McKelvey," Outback Steakhouse's counsel, John D. McGavin of McGavin, Boyce, Bardot, Thorsen & Katz in Fairfax, Virginia, wrote in its opposition.

By Allison Dunn

4 minute read

November 02, 2023 | Law.com

A federal judge in West Virginia is allowing a widow's medical malpractice suit to proceed against a temporary staffing and recruiting agency for…

By Allison Dunn

4 minute read

November 02, 2023 | Law.com

"We are treating this matter with the highest priority, but we don't yet know how soon our information systems will be back online," spokeswoman Lisa Taylor told Law.com. "Law enforcement is also aware of the security incident, and the Office of Judicial Administration will cooperate with any investigation that may result."

By Allison Dunn

3 minute read

November 01, 2023 | The Recorder

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

By Allison Dunn

3 minute read

October 31, 2023 | Law.com

Burns & Levinson responded to the partner's claims of age discrimination, stating, "We value the diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions of every attorney at our firm—at every level and of every age—and we are fortunate to have so many different voices as the foundation of our ongoing success."

By Allison Dunn

6 minute read

October 27, 2023 | Law.com

"My amici clients, who are manufacturers, are concerned about whether manufacturers will receive the tort liability insurance coverage that they paid substantial premium for and that they expected," said Sherilyn Pastor, an insurance recovery partner at McCarter & English in Newark, New Jersey, who authored the amicus brief on behalf of the Product Liability Council and the National Association of Manufacturers.

By Allison Dunn

6 minute read

October 27, 2023 | Law.com

A recent ruling allowing Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison to continue representing Google in antitrust litigation, despite not seeking a waiver from former client Yelp, shows it takes more than alleging an inherent client conflict to get a large firm kicked off a case.

By Allison Dunn

7 minute read

October 26, 2023 | Law.com

Following a shooting at a restaurant and bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, the state court system has closed the courts, including Lewiston District Court, Androscoggin Superior Court, and the Violations Bureau and Service Center, according to a press release issued Thursday.

By Allison Dunn

1 minute read

October 24, 2023 | Law.com

At oral arguments Tuesday, the Ohio Supreme Court pressed Sherwin-Williams' Jones Day counsel about why the company should be entitled to indemnification for injuries caused by a product that is known to be hazardous.

By Allison Dunn

5 minute read

October 23, 2023 | Law.com

"I'm excited to nominate these exceptional attorneys to the Courts," Healey said in Friday's statement announcing two of the nominations. "Audrey Murillo has demonstrated a knowledge of the juvenile system and a commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children of Massachusetts. Michael Pineault has dedicated his career to public service and upholding the rule of law. We're grateful for the work of the Governor's Council as they consider these two nominations."

By Allison Dunn

4 minute read