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Texas Bitcoin Mining Execs Sued for Alleged ‘Deception and Brazen Self-Dealing’

“We believe our lawsuit is only the tip of the iceberg with respect to potential claims against the defendants,” said Chase Potter, a partner at Iacuone McAllister Potter.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Rogge Dunn Represents Florida Trucking Firm in Civil RICO Suit Against Worldwide Express

Dallas-based Worldwide Express and affiliated companies are alleged in a RICO suit of cheating consumers, their agents and partners and of retaliating against a whistleblower.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Could Everything Be Alright Without Me Knowing? The State of Professionalism Among Attorneys

A reputation for unprofessional conduct impairs an attorney’s ability to negotiate at mediation. Conversely, attorneys who are respected as being professional in their dealings always gets the benefit of the doubt, and their clients the better end of the bargain.
9 minute read

International Edition

Simmons & Simmons Leads $240M Case Against KPMG, Longest Trial in DIFC History

Investors, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, flagged problems with Abraaj’s healthcare funds, leading to allegations of financial misconduct.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Elite Boutiques Competing More With Big Law Bonuses, With Several Going Above Market

The small number of boutiques offering above-market and eye-popping bonuses appears to be growing.
9 minute read

Law.com

Settlement Negotiations Taking Shape in Class Action Against Poppi Prebiotic Sodas

Earlier this month, the parties joined a private mediation with retired Judge Jay C. Gandhi. Following the mediation, the parties indicated that they were finalizing a settlement. The court agreed to vacate Poppi's motion to dismiss the hearing scheduled on Dec. 19.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Freeport LNG Explosion: Zachary Industrial Evades $400M Damages Claim in Bankruptcy Court

A Houston bankruptcy judge dismissed a consequential damages claim against Zachary Industrial Inc., finding there was no gross negligence involved in the Freeport LNG Terminal explosion.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Zuckerman Spaeder Names Caroline Judge Mehta as Sole Chair

Mehta, who will be the first female chair in the firm's history, succeeds Dwight Bostwick, who will remain a member of the management team, the firm said.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Settlement Obtained in Class Suit Over Defective Artificial Turf

"Judge Shipp's July order is a brilliant road map for all courts to consider regarding whether to certify 'issue questions,'" said Adam Moskowitz, co-lead counsel for the plaintiffs and managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Anesthesiologist Wins Defense Verdict in Multimillion-Dollar Case Over C-Section Complications

Marshall Dennehey shareholder Gary Samms, who represented Society Hill Anesthesia, said the plaintiffs’ demand at trial had been $2 million. The defendant’s May pretrial memo shows that earlier in the case the plaintiffs had demanded $7 million.
3 minute read

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