Will you be attending the SCAJ 2016 Annual Convention in Hilton Head, SC on August 4-6?
Lisa Wagner and Donna Jones will be representing Advocate Capital, Inc. during the convention. Stop by Booth #9 and discover The Advocate Flexline™, our brand new product combination that gives contingent-fee law firms the most powerful ...
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Archives for July 2016
Are Your “New Tires” Really New?
President and CEO Michael J. Swanson recently interviewed Attorney Debi Chalik of the Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik about some important safety information for consumers in the market for new tires.
https://youtu.be/ZS092GP7tXA
Tina Burns
Vice President ...
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Making Access to Justice More Affordable
We’ve all seen them, television shows like “The People’s Court,” “Judge Judy,” and “Judge Mathis”. They portray cases where plaintiffs have some type of legal problem, but instead of choosing a lawyer to represent them, they opt for the pro se route (acting on one’s own behalf). Yet, these court t.v. shows do not only stem ...
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Pharmaceutical Company Held Liable for Side Effects of Generic Prescription Drugs?
Under current Food and Drug Administration laws, generic drug manufacturers are required to use the same label as the brand-name equivalent.
What happens when the brand-name manufacturer fails to warn the consumer of dangerous side effects? Is the brand-name manufacturer liable for side effects of the generic ...
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Asbestos Litigation Expert Simona Farrise Speaking at American Association for Justice Convention
Simona Farrise, founder of The Farrise Law Firm, known as one of the top 50 Female Lawyers in California, a nationally sought after public speaker in the areas of law, and likely most well-known for her success in Asbestos litigation, will be speaking at the American Association for Justice Annual Convention in Los ...
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Legal Videos: Tips to Increase Effectiveness
In 2016, video marketing allows law firms to speak directly to their prospective clients and referral sources. Whether you are just getting started or looking to create fresh content, how do you know if the finished product will be effective?
In a recent article, Crisp Video Group President Michael Mogill shares ways to ...
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TN Legislator Calls for Repeal of Loser Pays
In March of this year, I blogged about the passage of legislation in the Tennessee General Assembly requiring a loser-pays rule if a plaintiff sues a state employee as an individual and loses.
The bill eventually passed both houses and was signed into law by Governor Bill Haslam.
In the wake of recent allegations of ...
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Advocate Capital, Inc. Summer 2016 Newsletter is Here!
The Summer 2016 Edition of Advocate Capital, Inc.'s Quarterly Newsletter is available.
This quarter's newsletter features a video of our Client of the Quarter Brianne Thomas of Boyd Kenter Thomas & Parrish LLC, 2016 Paralegal of the Year Award Winner Patti Birdsall, Advotrac® updates and more.
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Appellate Court Rules GM Cannot Hide Behind Bankruptcy
GM faulty ignition switch victims are a step closer to having their day in court thanks to a ruling by the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals. The appellate court reversed a 2015 bankruptcy court ruling, which barred victims from filing claims if the crash occurred before “old GM’s” 2009 bankruptcy sale to “new GM.” The ...
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American Association for Justice Annual Convention
Will you be attending the AAJ 2016 Annual Convention in Los Angeles on July 22-25?
Donna Jones, Lisa Wagner, Jeff Glueck and I will be representing Advocate Capital, Inc. at booth #309 throughout the convention.
Stop by and discover The Advocate Flexline™, our brand new product combination that gives contingent-fee law ...
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