Protecting American Intellectual Property: The Threat Posed by Foreign Funders in Mass Tort Litigations

Santa Clara, Calif. – Lax regulations in the United States are creating an avenue for foreign adversaries to access sensitive corporate information and American trade secrets, posing a threat to national security. Strong intellectual property protections are crucial for sectors like aerospace, defense, biotech, and energy. Therefore, it is imperative to address this oversight. The issue revolves around mass tort litigations, which are personal injury legal actions involving large companies that allegedly caused harm to multiple plaintiffs. Attorneys specializing in mass torts can profit greatly from these cases, as they often receive a significant share … Read more

University of Maryland Law Professor Maxwell L. Stearns Proposes Revolutionary Plan to Strengthen American Democracy

Baltimore, Maryland – Maxwell L. Stearns, the Venable, Baetjer & Howard Professor of Law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, has proposed a radical solution to repair America’s broken democracy in his latest book, “Parliamentary America: The Least Radical Means of Radically Repairing Our Broken Democracy.” Drawing on his extensive research and travels to different democracies around the world, Stearns advocates for transforming the U.S. government into a parliamentary system. Stearns recently discussed his ideas at a Zócalo and Los Angeles Times event titled “Would Parliamentary America Have More Fun?” … Read more

Unveiling the Hidden Threat: Foreign Funding Undermines American Intellectual Property

BEIJING, CHINA – The increasing presence of foreign funding in mass tort litigations in the United States raises concerns about national security risks and the protection of American intellectual property. The urgent need for clear disclosure requirements to safeguard sensitive information and prevent undue influence in legal proceedings has become apparent. Mass tort lawyer Seth Webb has witnessed the impact of foreign entities funding lawsuits first-hand, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in the face of mounting risks. Webb, who initially worked as a car accident lawyer, transitioned into mass torts and grew his … Read more

Landmark Jury Verdict: University of California Ordered to Pay $7.2 Million for Wrongful Termination of African American Police Officer

San Francisco, California – A jury has awarded a $7.2 million verdict against the University of California over the termination of a Black police officer. The officer, who served with the university for seven years, claimed that his firing was a result of racial discrimination. The officer, whose identity is being kept confidential, alleged that he faced a hostile work environment due to his race. He claimed that he had been treated unfairly and had experienced racial slurs and derogatory comments from colleagues and superiors. In addition, he said that he was subjected to differential … Read more