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Prominent Houston Lawyer Seeks Bankruptcy Amid $202 Million Litigation Funding Crisis

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HOUSTON — A prominent plaintiffs’ attorney from Houston has sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, disclosing liabilities surpassing $202 million tied to litigation funding, as documented in his recent court filing in the Southern District of Texas. This development highlights the complex financial environments attorneys in high-stakes litigation practices must navigate. Chapter 11 bankruptcy, often associated with corporate reorganizations, allows individuals like this Houston lawyer to restructure while continuing to operate their business. This route is particularly significant in the legal field where practitioners rely on continuous cash flow to manage ongoing cases. The attorney’s declaration … Read more

LSU Law Professor Suspended After First Amendment Lecture, Claims Free Speech Concerns

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BATON ROUGE, La. — A law professor at Louisiana State University has been placed on paid administrative leave following a lecture on the First Amendment and its implications on interactions between the public and law enforcement. Ken Levy, the professor in question, had delivered this lecture right before the administrative action was taken. Jill Craft, Levy’s attorney, stated that the university has not provided specific reasons for the decision to place her client on leave. She expressed her client’s intention to assert his rights, highlighting the irony in the suppression of free speech in an … Read more

Denver Challenges $14 Million Verdict Over Police Conduct During 2020 Protests, Files Appeal

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Denver, Colorado — Denver has initiated an appeal regarding a federal court decision that required the city to pay nearly $14 million in damages. This follows a jury verdict which determined that the Denver police had breached the constitutional rights of protestors during the 2020 demonstrations sparked by George Floyd’s death under a Minneapolis officer’s knee. The protests, part of a nationwide outcry against police brutality, saw Denver law enforcement using tear gas and other non-lethal munitions to manage crowds. This response has now led to multiple lawsuits, focusing on the aggressive tactics employed by … Read more

Revamped and Ready: Neve Campbell’s Exciting Transformation Elevates ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 4

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The upcoming fourth season of “The Lincoln Lawyer” is set to introduce significant changes that could uplift the series following a lukewarm response to its third season. The hit legal drama, based on the novels by Michael Connelly, is promising a refreshing twist with the casting of Neve Campbell in a principal role. Neve Campbell, known for her roles in “Scream” and “Party of Five,” will be joining the cast as a smart and tough attorney, stepping in to shake things up at the defense firm depicted in the series. Campbell’s involvement is not just … Read more