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Seattle Jury Awards $13.1 Million to Injured Ultramarathon Runner in Sidewalk Fall Case

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SEATTLE — A verdict by a King County jury has resulted in a $13.1 million award to a former ultramarathon runner who sustained severe injuries from a fall caused by an unsafe sidewalk in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood in 2021. The city of Seattle along with the owners of a nearby apartment building are being held financially responsible for the incident. Lesley Mettler Auld, 53, who once thrived in the strenuous sport of ultramarathoning, expressed through a press statement from her legal team that the life-altering injuries have permanently sidelined her running career. She now … Read more

Orrick Expands Its Reach with Seven-Member Healthcare Regulatory Team in Washington DC and Boston

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, a prominent global law firm, has announced the expansion of its services with the addition of a specialized healthcare regulatory team. This new team, comprised of seven seasoned lawyers, has joined Orrick’s offices in Washington, D.C. and Boston, indicating a strategic enhancement of the firm’s capabilities in healthcare law. The movement of these lawyers, who bring a rich background in intricate healthcare regulations and strategic business advice, underlines Orrick’s commitment to reinforcing its service offerings amid a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. This expansion aims not only to address the rising … Read more

Trump Seeks to Overturn Conviction, Points to Recent Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity

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Washington — Former President Donald Trump has filed a request with a federal judge to dismiss his criminal charges, leveraging a recent Supreme Court decision that affirmed certain immunities for sitting presidents. Trump’s legal team argues that these immunities should extend to him as they pertain to actions taken during his tenure in the White House. The basis of Trump’s legal argument is rooted in a broader interpretation of presidential immunity. His lawyers contend that the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, which detailed the legal protections for a president while in office, supports the dismissal of … Read more

Stalled Legal Battle: Second Judge Recuses in Birmingham Towing Company Class Action Lawsuit

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Birmingham, Ala. — A class action lawsuit against local towing company Parking Enforcement Systems has encountered further delays as Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Tamara Harris Johnson stepped down from the case last month citing ethical concerns. This marks the second judge to recuse from the matter following Judge Pat Ballard’s earlier withdrawal. The lawsuit, initiated on behalf of Birmingham resident Terry White and other affected parties by Alabama Car Lawyers and Hood Law LLC., alleges illegal towing practices and excessive fees by PES, as well as financial improprieties involving Robert L. Crook, Jr., who … Read more