Not even a pandemic could slow down one of the longest running practices of shady lawyers in New York State: theft. The Lawyers Fund for Client Protection, a government agency that compensates victims of crooked and extremely negligent attorneys, paid $ 3.4 million to victims whose attorneys stole property trust accounts last year alone. That’s … Read more
Molly Flynn (left) and Rebecca Trela (right) from Fagre Drinker Biddle & Reath. Photos with kind permission In 2020, COVID-19 was one of the leading causes of death and illness in the United States. Both Pennsylvania and New Jersey reported significant infection and death rates. Despite efforts to contain the virus, COVID-19 continues to affect … Read more
PHOENIX – From financial stress to spending more time at home, the COVID-19 pandemic has put relationships to the test over the past year and, in some cases, pushed couples apart. While civil court cases were initially halted or delayed, Valley attorney Helen Davis of The Cavanagh Law Firm said divorce proceedings are now virtual … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people and businesses live for almost a year. The way people shop for groceries, see loved ones, and do business has had to change a lot since the U.S. was locked in March 2020. Howard Mishkind, founding partner of Mishkind Kulwicki Law of Beachwood; Elena Lidrbauch, attorney with … Read more
Those we spoke to said they didn’t have a banner year, but one said it wasn’t that bad by: Stan Boney Posted: Jan 27, 2021 / 8:17 PM EST /. Updated: Jan 27, 2021 / 10:41 PM EST GIRARD, Ohio (WKBN) – How did attorneys weather the pandemic? Are they making money? Those we spoke … Read more
With coronavirus restrictions approaching the one-year anniversary of U.S. coronavirus restrictions, employers should prepare for lawsuits from workers alleging people are infected at work, legal experts said during a January 21 webinar by Dorsey & Whitney LLP . “It’s crystal clear that the pandemic is not over yet, even though we have a vaccine that … Read more
US attorney Bruce D. Brandler said his office would work with Inspector General Brian D. Miller on the cases after the two offices partnered. HARRISBURG, PA. Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Bruce D. Brandler announced Thursday that his office has partnered with the Office of the Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery … Read more
Welcome to Critical mass, Law.comweekly briefing for class action and mass killings attorneys. Two advisors to the Biden administration on the Coronavirus pandemic have backgrounds in mass tests. The shameful plaintiff’s lawyer Tom Girardi and his company should a List of creditors in bankruptcy court today. The US Supreme Court heard arguments about the “competence … Read more
A lawyer in the Waterloo area speaks out against ongoing evictions of tenants during the pandemic, fearing it will increase the spread of COVID-19. According to Kristen Thompson, an attorney for the Waterloo Region Community Legal Services, which provides services to low-income community members, there were 196 households in the Waterloo area subjected to eviction … Read more
Posted Thu December 31st 2020 at 6:00 pm by Amy Howe Chief Justice John Roberts released his year-end annual report on Thursday and the topic, perhaps unsurprisingly, was the coronavirus pandemic. Roberts paid tribute to all the members of the federal judicial system and federal government who allowed the courts to do their jobs safely, … Read more