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Huguely insurance litigation ends
BALTIMORE — A federal judge has ruled that State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. has no duty to pay damages in civil court for the man convicted of killing University of Virginia student Yeardley Love, potentially ending more than six years of litigation over the coverage issue. George Huguely V, Love’s ex-boyfriend, was convicted of second-degree […]
The late-payment culture
By Phil Muscato BridgeTower Media Newswires There’s a troubling issue plaguing business to business suppliers and service providers. A recent study by Mastercard found that 74% of business owners and employees think late payments are an inevitable part of business life, and 57% of those surveyed acknowledged they had actively delayed payments to their suppliers […]
Innovation demystified: Change ways you think, talk
By Susan Letterman White BridgeTower Media Newswires I recently read that one-third of lawyers in firms of at least 50 attorneys were pessimistic about adapting to the challenges and changes facing them. Many problems lawyers face involve generating sufficient revenue and operating efficiently, both of which are difficult to solve. The change required is innovation, […]
Cloud and mobile computing trends for lawyers in 2020
By Nicole Black BridgeTower Media Newswires I started writing about cloud and mobile computing and their potential benefits for the legal profession in 2008. Two years later I began to work on a draft of my book, “Cloud Computing for Lawyers,” which was published by the American Bar Association in 2012. Back then, convincing lawyers […]
Four steps to developing a winning succession plan
By Susan Letterman White BridgeTower Media Newswires [Editor’s Note: The Virginia State Bar is currently reviewing whether to make succession planning for lawyers in Virginia mandatory. Comments to the current rules state that lawyers “should” prepare for someone to continue a client’s matter in the event of incapacity.] For some people, succession planning means retirement, […]
Trial preparation tips that every paralegal should know
By Amy Demanchick BridgeTower Media Newswires Having a case go to trial can be an extremely stressful and chaotic time for attorneys and their support staff. Taking early steps to prepare and organize well in advance of a trial will save you from many panicked moments later. Organize a meeting with any attorneys and support […]
Walk and talk
By Stephen Scott BridgeTower Media Newswires If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Many people would perhaps ask for perfect timing, because timing is everything. An individual with perfect timing would be hilarious, an amazing investor, great at any timing-based sports, always in place at the right time, and never wasteful of […]
Pirate ship copyright dispute sails before Supreme Court
By Correy Stephenson BridgeTower Media Newswires A sunken pirate ship off the coast of North Carolina that triggered a copyright dispute with implications for state sovereign immunity will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1996, the Queen Anne’s Revenge was discovered off the coast of North Carolina. Originally a French ship, Blackbeard captured […]
Know the value of leadership communication
By Susan Letterman White BridgeTower Media Newswires Leading involves influencing people in a way that helps turn your vision for your law firm into reality, and a leader’s success depends on communication skills. Developing communication skills The most effective leaders create conditions in which relationships can develop and deepen. A leader who understands a person’s […]
Under pressure
By Shawn Healy BridgeTower Media Newswires One of the most common issues I hear from law students, lawyers and judges has to do with time, or a lack of it. I recently had the opportunity to listen to a podcast episode that shed new light on the problem. I often hear about podcasts and think, […]
Return sought of files seized in law firm raid
By Heather Cobun BridgeTower Media Newswires A federal appeals court ordered that the review of materials seized from a Baltimore law firm in June be reassigned from prosecutors to a magistrate judge Thursday. A spokeswoman for the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office said Friday, “We will certainly abide by the court’s decision.” The Baltimore Sun reported in […]
Is fast thinking slowing you down?
BY SUSAN LETTERMAN WHITE BridgeTower Media Newswires In 2012, Facebook conducted an experiment to see whether it could influence the emotions and postings of its users by curating news feed content calculated to manipulate mood. The experiment worked. If you had any doubt that your decision-making is affected by forces that fall below your radar, […]
Verdicts & Settlements
- Driver fell asleep, causing significant auto accident — $1M settlement
- Defense verdict returned for company in rear-end crash
- Cauda equina syndrome developed after procedure — $625,000 settlement
- Passenger died months after sustaining multiple injuries — $725,000 settlement
- Plaintiff injured in crash with oncoming vehicle — $235,000 settlement
- Driver killed in rear-end collision with tractor-trailer — $1.5M settlement
- Man died from pancreatic cancer after delayed response — $1.8M settlement
- Worker fell off roof, rendering him a paraplegic — $1.25M settlement
- Driver sustained permanent hearing loss after traffic collision — $240,000 settlement
- Plaintiff suffered concussion in rear-end collision — $81,000 verdict
- Builder misrepresented home status to buyers — $675,000 verdict
- Low potassium led to cardiac arrest, death of patient — $1M settlement
Opinion Digests
- Ex-employee allegedly told she was ‘too ghetto’
- Child’s incompetency doesn’t bar out-of-court statements
- Easement case remanded for further proceedings
- Lack of signature dooms default judgment
- No transcript bars appeal of dismissed complaint
- Petitions to expunge incorrectly denied
- Evidence supports controlled substance conviction
- No Fourth, Fifth Amendment violations in man’s case
- Father’s appointment as son’s guardian affirmed
- Evidence shows child was abused or neglected
- Company owner dodges breach of contract suit
- Employee’s own allegations doom minimum wage claim
