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Otterbourg P.C. Welcomes Sunni P. Beville as Partner and Co-Leader in Restructuring and Bankruptcy Department

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New York, NY – Sunni P. Beville has recently joined the law firm Otterbourg P.C. as a partner in the restructuring and bankruptcy department. In addition, she will co-lead the mass torts bankruptcy practice group, according to a firm statement released on Thursday. Formerly with Brown Rudnick, Beville brings extensive experience in representing companies, tort victims, and equity holders in Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 bankruptcy cases. She also specializes in handling out-of-court restructuring matters. Otterbourg emphasizes that her practice is diverse and includes debtor-side bankruptcy work, mass tort bankruptcies, and other cases involving insolvent … Read more

Growing Concerns: Foreign Ownership of Agricultural Land Takes Center Stage in 2023

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State legislatures across the country have been grappling with the issue of foreign ownership of agricultural land. This issue, which gained attention at both the federal and state levels in 2023, is the second most significant development in ag law and tax for that year. While it is not a new issue, foreign ownership of agricultural land has long been a concern due to its implications for national security and the food supply. Under English common law, aliens were restricted from acquiring land without the approval of the King. This restriction was based on the … Read more

Jury Awards $205,000 in Damages to Man Arrested for Zombie-Themed COVID-19 Joke on Facebook

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FOREST HILL, LOUISIANA – Waylon Bailey, a resident of Forest Hill, Louisiana, was arrested in March 2020 for a Facebook post in which he made a zombie-themed joke about COVID-19. The arrest, carried out with a SWAT-style raid by sheriff’s deputies, provoked controversy and raised questions about free speech. However, a federal jury recently awarded Bailey $205,000 in compensatory and punitive damages, recognizing the harm inflicted by the unconstitutional arrest. Bailey expressed his satisfaction with the jury’s decision, stating that it vindicated his post as satire and highlighted the importance of protecting speech rights. The … Read more

Know Your Rights: What to Do and How to Get Compensation When Bumped Off a Flight

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Passengers who are bumped from flights due to overbooking may be entitled to compensation, according to U.S.-based attorney and personal finance expert Erika Kullberg. Kullberg recently highlighted a viral video on her Instagram account that shows a passenger being bumped off a flight because the airline oversold tickets. The video has garnered over 19 million views since it was posted on January 4. In the video, Kullberg advises passengers not to leave the airport without claiming their compensation if they are bumped from a flight. She also emphasizes that airlines must provide … Read more