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National Law Journal

From Tobacco to Opioid Litigation, Robins Kaplan Leader Discusses Helping Tribal Nations, Law Firm Leadership

"Representing tribes has given me such a unique perspective into the problems tribal nations face in this country," says Robins Kaplan national tort group chair Tara Sutton.
9 minute read

Law.com

State Appellate Court Finds Company Met 'ABC Test' in Dispute Over Home Inspectors' Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits

"To the extent that the board considered factors that did focus on control and direction in connection with the inspectors' performance of services, that analysis was flawed," Associate Justice Sabita Singh wrote on behalf of the panel. "The board cited Tiger requirements that are also regulatory requirements. For example, the board noted that inspectors had to complete a written report following each inspection, but this report is mandated by regulation. See 266 Code Mass. Reg. § 6.03 (2008). That Tiger required the inspectors to meet regulatory standards does not show Tiger's direction and control."
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

One Year In, Quinn Emanuel Is the Quintessential Miami Big Law Transplant

Since arriving in Miami, the global law firm has poached local boutiques, hired South Florida-bound lawyers from other regions, and engaged in some of Florida's most high-profile cases.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Is ESG Litigation the New Tool to Rein in Corporations?

As ESG litigation is gathering momentum, lawyers are wondering if they are seeing the crest of a new wave of public nuisance claims.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

'A Solid Foundation': State-wide Business Court Judge Resigns

"It is my sincere hope that you, the other leaders of this State, and the members of the Bench and Bar will look favorably upon my service as the first judge of this Court," former Jones Day partner Judge Walt Davis wrote to Gov. Brian Kemp. "It is an institution that I will forever cherish."
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Dallas Tax Firm Sues Gannett, USA Today for Defamation, Breach of Contract

Dallas-based Ryan, a global tax services firm, claims Gannett Co. defamed the company, even as the media giant was stiffing them on fees owed for tax…
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Cheeley Faces Battle to Preserve $40M Verdict in Trial Over Control of Company in Food Prep Industry

Lead defense attorney was Eugene Stearns of South Florida, who remembers the trial as a "superspreader" that ended with many of his team members getting COVID-19.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Florida Jury Returns $7.1 Million Verdict: 'Other Attorneys Turned Down the Case'

Morgan & Morgan attorneys achieved the verdict against Home Depot USA Inc. after a 10-day trial.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

In Test of Employer Liability, Grandmother Seeks $1M After Employee Scuffle at Dollar General

"Plaintiff continues to suffer mental anguish and emotional distress from the embarrassment and humiliation she suffers as she constantly remembers being beaten in public by defendant Zhane in front of her then 5-year old grandson," the complaint alleged.
7 minute read

Daily Report Online

'The Road Less Traveled': Here's the Secret to Bypassing the COVID Court Backlog

"We went from filing the case to being ready for trial in a year. That is a tremendous benefit for business litigants to not be languishing in the court," said one litigator. So why is it the state's most underused court?
3 minute read

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