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Boom in Mass Tort Advertising May Enrich Lawyers at Expense of Plaintiffs and Public Health

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Across televisions and internet screens, a flood of legal advertisements persistently beckons the public to join class-action lawsuits, promising compensation for harms allegedly caused by various products or services. These ads, often backed by significant investment from lawyers and outside financiers, are not only a common annoyance but pose deeper, more systemic issues. The burgeoning field of mass tort litigation has seen a dramatic rise in such advertising. Over recent years, spending on these ads has tripled, while the volume has increased fivefold since 2005. Notably, prominent personal injury firm Morgan & Morgan disclosed spending … Read more

Bold Moves: Lawyer Quits Biglaw Firm in Protest Against Trump Administration Policies, Seeks Legal Stand Against Executive Overreach

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Amid a whirlwind week characterized by significant legal shakeups and controversial maneuvers, the legal community witnessed movements and decisions that could potentially reshape its landscape. From unexpected judicial orders to firmwide resignations and high-stake legal battles, the intricacies of the law were on full display. In recent news, Rachel Cohen, a former associate at Skadden Arps and a recent Harvard Law graduate, made headlines with her bold departure from the firm. Cohen had criticized the firm’s handling of policies under pressure from the Trump administration. In a bold move, she issued a firmwide email laying … Read more

Rosen Law Firm Announces April Deadline for Alarum Technologies Investors to Join Securities Class Action Lawsuit

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NEW YORK — The Rosen Law Firm, a global entity known for representing investors’ rights, is issuing a reminder to the shareholders of Alarum Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALAR). Investors who purchased securities between March 14, 2024, and August 26, 2024, are informed of the approaching deadline on April 15, 2025, to apply as a lead plaintiff in the class-action lawsuit that has been filed against the company. Shareholders who acted during the specified period might be eligible for compensation without the need to incur out-of-pocket fees or costs thanks to a contingency fee arrangement. Those … Read more

Jury Holds Greenpeace Accountable for Significant Damages in Landmark Pipeline Lawsuit

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In a landmark ruling that has resonated across the environmental activism and business sectors, a jury has held the environmental group Greenpeace responsible for substantial financial losses related to protests against a pipeline project. The verdict concluded that Greenpeace’s actions were significantly disruptive to the pipeline’s construction, leading to a penalty of several hundred million dollars. This decision follows a prolonged legal battle that centered around the damages incurred by the construction company due to delays and security costs attributed to Greenpeace’s protests. The group, known for its direct-action tactics, was found to have orchestrated … Read more