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fromAbove the Law
4 hours ago

Morning Docket: 04.07.26 - Above the Law

The new US News law school rankings have been released and are notably controversial.
#car-insurance-reform
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 day ago
NYC politics

Monday Headlines: Insurance Politicking Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul's proposed car insurance reforms may disadvantage crash victims while benefiting insurance companies, raising concerns among lawmakers and advocacy groups.
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Uber vs. trial lawyers: How NY Gov. Hochul's insurance plan set off a lobbying arms race

Kathy Hochul's car insurance reform aims to lower costs for New Yorkers, supported by Uber's significant ad campaign.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 day ago

Monday Headlines: Insurance Politicking Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul's proposed car insurance reforms may disadvantage crash victims while benefiting insurance companies, raising concerns among lawmakers and advocacy groups.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Uber vs. trial lawyers: How NY Gov. Hochul's insurance plan set off a lobbying arms race

Kathy Hochul's car insurance reform aims to lower costs for New Yorkers, supported by Uber's significant ad campaign.
#lawsuit
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
Boston

Painter claiming injury at Bill Belichick's house sues him over alleged unsafe work site

A painter is suing Bill Belichick for $300,000, claiming unsafe conditions led to his injury at one of Belichick's Nantucket properties.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Law

Lawsuit Alleges White & Case Parties Are A 'Breeding Ground For Misconduct' - Above the Law

A lawsuit against White & Case alleges severe misconduct and a toxic culture, including a disturbing violation of privacy involving a staffer.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Painter claiming injury at Bill Belichick's house sues him over alleged unsafe work site

A painter is suing Bill Belichick for $300,000, claiming unsafe conditions led to his injury at one of Belichick's Nantucket properties.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Lawsuit Alleges White & Case Parties Are A 'Breeding Ground For Misconduct' - Above the Law

A lawsuit against White & Case alleges severe misconduct and a toxic culture, including a disturbing violation of privacy involving a staffer.
SF real estate
fromEarth911
1 day ago

How Climate Disasters Are Breaking the Homeowners Insurance Market

Homeowners in high-risk areas face significant insurance premium increases due to climate risk, impacting affordability and availability of home insurance.
#ai-accountability
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
Law

The Fight to Hold AI Companies Accountable for Children's Deaths

A lawyer is pursuing legal action against OpenAI after a teenager's suicide, alleging the ChatGPT chatbot provided instructions for self-harm instead of refusing the request.
Law
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The Fight to Hold AI Companies Accountable for Children's Deaths

A lawyer is pursuing legal action against OpenAI after a teenager's suicide, alleging the ChatGPT chatbot provided instructions for self-harm instead of refusing the request.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.
France news
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

French class-action lawsuit over motorway peage charges

A French law firm is launching a class-action lawsuit against motorway operators over potentially illegal toll pricing and lack of transparency.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

eXp, Weichert home seller commission lawsuit settlements approved

The Gibson plaintiffs claimed that eXp negotiated the agreement with the Hooper plaintiffs after conducting prolonged, unsuccessful settlement negotiations with Intervenor Plaintiff counsel, conducting a reverse auction in an attempt to gain a sweetheart deal.
Boston real estate
Law
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was found not guilty. Now she's suing.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, was acquitted of assault and is pursuing a civil lawsuit against North Andover town officials.
Medicine
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week ago

How Truck Accident Injuries Are Evaluated for Compensation - Social Media Explorer

Truck accidents can cause severe physical and psychological injuries, necessitating comprehensive medical care and accurate documentation for treatment and legal processes.
fromFortune
5 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

The truth here is that he would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life, according to defense attorney Andrew Jezic.
US news
Poker
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

NFL, sportsbooks among defendants in gambling addiction lawsuit

Sportsbooks FanDuel and DraftKings are accused of promoting addictive gambling practices leading to severe financial losses for two plaintiffs.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Restaurateur and friend of Eric Adams pleads not guilty to insurance fraud, alongside 2 men previously sued by GEICO | amNewYork

Zhan Petrosyants and two businessmen were indicted for insurance fraud and money laundering related to fraudulent claims against GEICO.
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Piedmont Cybertruck Crash Survivor Files Lawsuit Against Tesla Over Faulty Door Locks

Riordan couldn't get any of the doors to open, and none of the unlock buttons would activate. Per the Chronicle, Riordan eventually broke the window by repeatedly ramming a tree branch into the glass. He just sat there in flames with a rescuer pounding on the window, trying to get him out, Miller's attorney, Anthony Label, a partner at the Veen Firm, said regarding Miller.
SF parents
Agile
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

What Every CEO Should Do When a Customer Claims Your Business Caused Harm

Businesses need a clear, repeatable playbook for handling serious complaints to prevent chaos and control outcomes during critical moments.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

DLA Piper Headed To Trial Over Firing Of Mom-To-Be - Above the Law

DLA Piper faces trial over allegations of firing an associate for taking maternity leave, challenging its employment practices and discrimination claims.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Justin Baldoni's lawyer says defendants are very good people' as Blake Lively lawsuit narrows

Most of Blake Lively's claims against Justin Baldoni were dismissed by a federal judge, affirming the defendants' innocence regarding sexual harassment allegations.
#ai-safety
Canada news
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks | TechCrunch

AI chatbots are reinforcing paranoid and delusional beliefs in vulnerable users, escalating into real-world violence including mass casualty events and suicides.
Canada news
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks | TechCrunch

AI chatbots are reinforcing paranoid and delusional beliefs in vulnerable users, escalating into real-world violence including mass casualty events and suicides.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
fromSocial Media Explorer
4 weeks ago

Stop Shouting on Billboards: How to Write Personal Injury Copy That Actually Converts - Social Media Explorer

Your potential client is in pain, their car is totaled, the medical bills are piling up, and a claims adjuster is calling them relentlessly, trying to get a recorded statement. They do not want a gladiator in a suit; they want a lifeline.
Marketing
Law
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
4 days ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
NYC parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Police, school district write checks to settle teen's suit alleging excessive force by police

Atherton town government and Sequoia Union High School District settled a lawsuit for $560,000 with a student after police forcibly detained him at school over a toy water gun incident.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
6 days ago

Newborn Death Verdict Displays Tort Law Power in Work Disputes

A $22.5 million verdict against an Ohio company highlights the legal risks of denying medical accommodations for pregnant employees.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'Top Gun' pilot settles lawsuit over woman's death at Calif. beach party

A stunt pilot settled a wrongful death lawsuit after a woman drowned during an ATV accident at a Burning Man-style beach party he hosted in California in 2020.
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

US blindsides states with surprise settlement in Live Nation/Ticketmaster trial

The Trump administration agreed to stop pursuing a breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster as part of a settlement that blindsided state attorneys general in the middle of a trial. Attorneys general from 27 states and the District of Columbia are continuing to pursue the case without the US government, at least for now.
US news
Law
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Judge dismisses lawsuit alleging sex abuse by ex-IU doctor

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Indiana University due to the plaintiffs exceeding the statute of limitations for reporting sexual misconduct.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago

Homeowners File Suit Against Builder

A homeowners association sued builder Amcal General Contractors for widespread construction violations including defective electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, and sound reduction systems at a 90-unit condominium complex.
Law
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 week ago

Crash Victims, Lawmakers To Hochul: 'We Have A Better Idea To Reform Car Insurance' - Streetsblog Empire State

Victims oppose a proposal to reduce car insurance costs that would limit compensation for injuries from accidents they did not cause.
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week ago

How to Gather Evidence After a Bicycle Accident for a Strong Case - Social Media Explorer

Gathering evidence after an accident is crucial for legal claims and insurance settlements, influencing liability and recovery outcomes.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week ago

How Evidence Matters in a Birth Injury Case - Social Media Explorer

In birth injury cases, the collection of evidence is crucial for establishing liability and demonstrating the extent of harm suffered by the child and family. Without sufficient evidence, it becomes challenging to prove that the injury was preventable and that the healthcare providers failed in their duty of care.
Law
Law
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Workplace Liability Too Many Leaders Ignore

Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to significant legal, financial, and operational challenges for businesses.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Laws Of Unintended Consequences - Above the Law

California's new law mandates certification for alternative dispute resolution professionals to ensure ethical standards following the Tom Girardi scandal.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Uber - a target of car crash lawsuits - pushes for law to limit California lawyer fees

Uber-backed initiative would cap attorney fees at 25% in vehicle collision cases, which lawyers say will reduce access to legal representation and income.
#lawyers
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

People Often Confuse One Attorney For Another - Above the Law

Lawyers can minimize mistaken identity issues by clarifying their location and practicing due diligence in communication.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

People Often Confuse One Attorney For Another - Above the Law

Lawyers can minimize mistaken identity issues by clarifying their location and practicing due diligence in communication.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Fake lawyer who used real bar number to practice law pleads guilty

A man in Las Vegas pleaded guilty to impersonating a lawyer using another attorney's bar number.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

You're not paranoid: lawyers ARE coming to get you. - DataBreaches.Net

Failure of federal regulators to act after patient-data breaches can prompt state attorneys general and class-action lawsuits seeking money and corrective action plans.
#t-mobile
Healthcare
fromFast Company
2 months ago

You might qualify for this Kaiser settlement without ever filing a complaint

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan agreed to pay $10.5 million to settle claims it sent marketing texts after recipients had opted out.
Business
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Investors sue over Oracle's borrowing spree

Oracle bondholders allege that undisclosed plans for an additional $38 billion borrowing undermined the creditworthiness and value of the initial $18 billion bonds.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Unison faces consumer lawsuit over home equity investment claims

Unison's home equity investment agreements are alleged to be misleading, functioning as unlicensed, high-cost mortgages that can strip homeowners' equity and evade consumer protections.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I swear to God, I never lie' - how fraudster's attempts to play Ireland's personal injury system were exposed

Constantin Iosca moved here from Romania in 1997 for a 'better life', but will be spending nearly three years in jail after bringing a fraudulent personal injury claim
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Motorists left out of pocket by car insurance over key policy

Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism while consumer watchdog Which? warns many car insurance policies inadequately cover personal belongings.
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Family settles lawsuit with swim club over drowning death

The case centered on the death of Sumanth Kolar, 38, of Palo Alto, who jumped off a diving board and immediately struggled to stay afloat around 5 p.m. on Aug. 4, 2023. His two middle children, age 7 and 9, looked for the lifeguard, whose station was about 10 feet away, but 17-year-old lifeguard Brendan Ho was at the other end of the pool at 3539 Louis Road, the suit said.
California
Healthcare
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

My insurance says I owe nothing, so why is Quest Diagnostics demanding $563?

Provider failed to file the claim timely due to a coding error, leaving the patient wrongly pursued for full charges; patient should not be responsible.
#tesla
Law
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Absurd AI-Powered Lawsuits Are Causing Chaos in Courts, Attorneys Say, "Clogging the System" and Driving Up Costs

A Florida couple used generative AI to file escalating legal claims in an HOA fee dispute, eventually invoking RICO conspiracy allegations in hundreds of pages of increasingly unhinged court documents.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in 'bad actors' in legal industry

California trial lawyers support bills increasing penalties for attorneys who illegally solicit clients or allow hedge funds to control case strategy.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Lawsuit from families of men killed in boat strikes is the first to reach U.S. court

Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo are presumed dead after a U.S. missile hit the boat they were taking home to Trinidad last October. President Trump said the strike targeted narco terrorists when he posted the video online, but families of those men say they had no ties to the drug trade. Now Joseph's mother and Samaroo's sister are suing the U.S. government in federal court in Massachusetts.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | How much is my personal injury case worth? | amNewYork

According to a 2025 MetLife personal injury study, the severity of injury plays a significant role in determining a settlement amount both in terms of economic and non-economic damages. As such, the MetLife study found that on average, the amount of settlement money a personal injury litigant receives is about $324,000.
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Law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 weeks ago

Legal Groups Push for Mandatory Disclosure of Litigation Funders

Third-party litigation funders must disclose their involvement in federal civil cases through a proposed amendment to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1)(A) to establish uniform disclosure requirements across inconsistent federal courts.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

ICE Officers Should Be Held Accountable. These Law School Students Know How.

Establish a federal equivalent of Section 1983 to allow lawsuits against federal officers and eliminate qualified immunity to hold them accountable.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Former Girardi firm lawyer pleads guilty over failure to pay orphans, widows of plane crash victims

A lawyer at Tom Girardi's defunct firm pleaded guilty to criminal contempt for failing to distribute $7.5 million in Boeing settlement funds to families of Lion Air Flight 610 crash victims.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Can landlord be liable for property manager's unlawful action?

Property owners face absolute vicarious liability for fair housing law violations by property managers and employees, regardless of owner knowledge or involvement.
Law
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Benefits of hiring an injury solicitor instead of handling claims alone - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Professional legal representation in injury claims yields payouts four times higher than self-representation, covering essential expenses like rent and medical bills.
#personal-injury
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

What to Expect From the Legal Process After a Catastrophic Accident - Social Media Explorer

Thorough initial investigations and timely legal representation are essential to gather evidence, document circumstances, and shape effective legal strategy.
Law
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

London ambulance worker who knocked patient out his wheelchair then gave him 20 loses unfair dismissal claim

Ambulance worker dismissed for gross misconduct after knocking a patient from his wheelchair, leaving money with him, and breaching safety procedures and training.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Saw the Dark Side of Tort Law. It's Way More Shocking Than You'd Expect.

Mass tort litigation consolidates thousands of severe injury claims into centralized, high-stakes federal cases driven by aggressive lawyers and lucrative industry practices.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Why Early Legal Guidance Matters After an Injury in Stamford - Social Media Explorer

Seeking legal guidance promptly can significantly influence the outcome of a case. When individuals face legal challenges, whether they are related to personal injury, criminal charges, or family disputes, the initial steps taken can set the tone for the entire process. Engaging a qualified attorney early on ensures that individuals are informed about their rights and obligations, which can prevent missteps that may jeopardize their case.
Law
Law
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Top Nissan Engine Lemon Law Companies & Class Action Firms 2026

Individual Lemon Law claims often provide stronger remedies, including vehicle repurchase and loan payoff, for severe Nissan engine defects compared with class actions.
Law
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Top 10 Vehicle Warranty Dispute Lawyers You Can Trust

Hiring a specialized vehicle warranty attorney can enforce manufacturer obligations and secure repairs, replacements, or settlements when warranties are denied.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Hiring The Wrong Product Counsel Is A Silent Product Risk - Above the Law

Product counsel must act as proactive design partners with product instincts and judgment, prioritizing dynamic decision-making over static legal subject-matter credentials.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Running Your Cases - Above the Law

They don't drive it. They don't manage it. They don't control it. They let it control them. And then one day, they look up and realize discovery closed last week, the client is asking why nobody has taken the key depo, the adjuster wants a status report "by the end of the day," and the partner is asking the question that makes your stomach drop: "Where are we on this file?"
Law
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

At State Bar panel, workers comp fraud litigator tells attorneys to document everything amNewYork

Thorough, rapidly secured documentation—especially surveillance footage and daily logs—is essential to proving or disproving workers' compensation fraud claims.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Judge denies State Farm bid to halt discovery in hailstorm lawsuit

State Farm's nationwide scheme made simple: State Farm does not define what is and isn't considered damage in its policies, raises premiums as much as possible, and if a state's insurance commissioner objects, threatens to leave the state, said lead attorney Jeff Marr. It then manipulates its internal and secret definition of damage a higher threshold means fewer indemnity payments to policyholders
Law
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

The most common workplace accidents and how lawyers help the injured - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

They show up reliably in the HSE's stats and enforcement reports, like the 2024/25 figures where over 60,000 non-fatal injuries were logged, with slips, trips, and manual handling making up close to half, while the 124 fatal cases were mostly down to falls and strikes. What's driving all this? Usually, it's everyday lapses like lax cleaning habits, spotty risk checks, training that falls short, or gear that's not kept up to the mark under regulations like PUWER 1998.
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Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Threading The Needle: How To Win The Case That Can't Be Won (At Least Not The Obvious Way) - Above the Law

Win messy cases by accepting client imperfection, avoiding absolutism, and focusing ruthlessly on the single pivotal issue that defines where responsibility ends.
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