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Four Houston Lawyers Shine in 2025 Lawdragon 500, Earn Top Spots Among America’s Leading Litigators

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Houston, TX – In a remarkable acknowledgment of their judicial prowess, four attorneys from the Houston-based Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLP have been named among the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America. This prestigious list spotlights the nation’s top lawyers in high-stakes litigation, underscoring their critical roles in shaping legal precedents and impacting industry practices. David Bissinger, Jason Williams, John Strasburger, and associate Ross Smith were selected based on a rigorous process that includes peer nominations and stringent editorial review. Their recognition speaks volumes about their expertise and the significant impact they have … Read more

Study Reveals Sharp Rise in Suicide Attempts Among Trans and Nonbinary Youth Following Anti-Trans Legislation

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A recent study has spotlighted a stark reality: the enactment of anti-transgender legislation in the United States correlates significantly with an increase in suicide attempts among transgender and nonbinary youth. This demographic, while only representing a small fraction of the overall population, has frequently found itself at the center of heated legislative debates which appear to have dire consequences. Published in the journal Nature Human Behavior, the research analyzed data from 2018 to 2022 during which 48 anti-trans laws were passed across 19 states. These laws covered a range of prohibitions, from restrictions on trans-specific … Read more

Court Slashes $900 Million Verdict in High-Profile LA Sexual Assault Case to $90 Million, Citing Jury Bias Influenced by Billionaire’s Wealth

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Los Angeles – A California court has made a pivotal decision to slash a landmark $900 million jury verdict awarded to a plaintiff in a sexual assault lawsuit against billionaire Alkiviades David to $90 million, referring to the original sum as excessively high and one that “shocked the conscience.” This dramatic turn of events follows after the Los Angeles jury initially determined the substantial payout in June 2024, making it one of the largest in a sexual assault case history. The controversy began when the plaintiff accused David, a high-profile business magnate, of a heinous … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Loses D.C. Law License Following Controversial Election Assertions

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Washington, D.C. – Rudy Giuliani, former attorney to President Donald Trump, has been disbarred in Washington, D.C., escalating his legal troubles and marking another fallout from his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The D.C. Court of Appeals issued the disbarment following a disciplinary process that found Giuliani guilty of making false statements while acting in his capacity as Trump’s representative. The court’s ruling highlighted Giuliani’s unsubstantiated claims that the election was stolen and plagued with issues, assertions which have been widely debunked by multiple courts and by the Justice Department itself. Giuliani’s … Read more