Mistrial Denied in Opioid Trial
Authored by: Ollie Lammers
According to Law.com, a federal judge in Cleveland dismissed a juror in an opioid trial for misconduct but denied mistrial requests from the pharmacies.
The juror was dismissed after admitting she had researched a topic brought up in testimony. The juror shared her research with everyone on the jury, which prompted the defendant...
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Advocate Capital, Inc. Named Top Consumer Litigation Funding Provider in Texas 2021
Advocate Capital, Inc. placed in the top three for Texas Lawyers’ Best of 2021 in the Consumer Litigation Funding Provider category in two top cities in Texas.
Every year, Texas Lawyers identifies legal products and service providers and identifies three top picks in several categories.
Their website describes the Best of awards:
“Best Of was developed to...
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Meet Advocate Capital Client Joe Schwab
By Elizabeth K.Joe Schwab, attorney with Calbom and Schwab was interviewed by Michael J. Swanson, author of "How David Beats Goliath: Access to Capital for Contingent-Fee Law Firms" to talk about his experience as an Advocate Capital client and how he has been able to be more flexible overall with his cases. Learn about the benefits Advocate Capital has t...
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How to Rank Higher on Google Maps
Updated on February 17, 2023
Google Maps can help potential clients find your law firm. The web service provides detailed information to those looking for a business. So, if an individual recently injured in a car accident searches “lawyers near me”, law firms close by will come up in search results.
If your firm is located on the south side of your city...
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Litigation Links Philips CPAP Machines to Lung Cancer
A warning has been issued to people using specific CPAP machines manufactured by Philips Respironics. Recent litigation has linked the brand's sleep and respiratory care devices to health hazards like cancer.
According to the Legal Intelligencer, a lawsuit filed by Beasley Allen Law Firm in July alleges that their client developed lung cancer after using...
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General Counsel Panel Looking to Drive Diversity Within Law Firms
Advancing diversity within law firms and other organizations should be a top priority for general counsel members—that is, according to legal leaders from several of the country’s large corporations. Based on an article by Dan Clark on Law.com, they met for a panel discussion at the Philadelphia Bar Association’s quarterly conference. They spoke on how ge...
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Cases That Made a Difference™ Addressing Police Brutality Toward the Mentally Ill
Authored By: Elizabeth K.
In this podcast episode, Attorney Gary Gwilliam of Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer joins CEO and Chairman Michael J. Swanson to talk about a devastating case involving extreme police violence used against a defenseless and mentally ill man, which tragically lead to his death.
The victim's parents had contacted the pol...
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4 Ways to Optimize Your Firm’s Facebook Page
Social media is an important tool for your firm. It can help you get in front of potential clients and allow you to personally connect with them in a space where you otherwise may not have been able to. Check out these tips from Attorney at Work for ways that you can optimize your Facebook page to get the most out of it.
Use Photos and Videos
Visuals, lik...
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