Bob Murray runs coal companies. He also sues people. Prolifically. And unsuccessfully (at least seven cases dismissed). In June 2017, John Oliver’s HBO program, Last Week Tonight, featured reporting on the coal industry. When Oliver reached out to Murray Energy in preparing his show, he received
For the third time in 14 years, the Florida Legislature is taking up the issue of workers’ compensation attorneys’ fees. The question of attorneys’ fees for lawyers representing injured workers is a very touchy subject. The political diatribe against these fees in workers’ compensation claims…
A federal judge has accepted a $27 million settlement this month in a class-action lawsuit against one of the U.S.’s leading rideshare providers, Lyft. While this marks the end of a long road for drivers seeking fair compensation in the way of monetary benefits, it…
Casinos are an important part of the Atlantic City economy. They require thousands of employees working in various capacities. Working in a casino can be a positive experience but, unfortunately, there is a downside. Casinos are a playground for adults to release their inhibitions and…
On a flight last week, I was catching up on my reading. In the August 7, 2015 edition of the Birmingham Business Journal, there was a list of the highest paid public company executives (ranked by compensation in 2014). Four of the five top 25…
How often in life do we go through the motions without thinking? Driving to work, doing our jobs, doing things around the house. Only to be shocked into awareness when we learn that something unexpected or horrible has happened. A plane crash, a car accident,…
As trial lawyers, we represent people injured and families of those killed by distracted driving. But we can do more. We need to prevent these senseless crashes from happening in the first place, and we can do that by changing the culture of driving in our…
Mandatory paid sick leave was signed into law this week, in Pennsylvania, by Mayor Nutter. “Those that did not have paid sick leave are most in need of it,” said Councilman William K. Greenlee, a sponsor of the bill. “They’re low-income workers, single mothers; they’re…
So, today is Labor Day. And with just a hint of irony, I’m in the office … laboring today. At our firm, I’m one of the leaders, so no one is “making” me come into the office today. Sometimes, there’s things that just have…
Personal injury litigation is always deeply interconnected with what is happening in society. Torts that could not have been conceived of just a couple generations ago, such as “wrongful birth” (for mistakes in prenatal testing) or “bullying” (based on new anti-bullying laws) are now very…
Have you, a family member or a friend ever been injured and wondered whether you (or they) could pursue a legal claim for damages? Or, if you are an attorney, have you ever been asked, “Can I bring a law suit for that?” If you’re…
I’ve been a George Brett fan since I can remember. I wore a number 5 jersey (and still do when I go to a Royals game). I played 3rd base on my little league team. I even packed a chunk of Big League Chew bubble…
