Attorneys

Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Appeals Judge’s Decision to Overturn Decades-Old Murder Conviction

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Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is challenging a recent ruling that overturned the murder conviction of William Franklin, who spent 44 years in prison. Franklin, now 77, was convicted in 1980 for a murder that occurred in 1976 in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown neighborhood. According to Franklin’s defense attorney, jailhouse informants falsely testified against him after being provided with drugs and sexual favors by detectives. The defense claims that these incentives led to the wrongful identification of Franklin as the murder suspect. Judge Tracy Brandeis-Roman of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas recently vacated … Read more

Attorneys Seek Groundbreaking $6 Billion Fee after Voiding Elon Musk’s $56 Billion Pay Package

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Wilmington, Delaware – Attorneys who successfully argued that Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package was excessive are now seeking a nearly $6 billion award. The lawyers are requesting to be paid in the form of Tesla stock, which would set a new record for attorney fees if granted. In a filing made in Delaware’s Court of Chancery, the three law firms acknowledged that the requested fee is unprecedented in terms of its size. The proposed fee translates to an hourly rate of $288,888. Elon Musk responded to the attorneys’ demand, calling it “criminal” … Read more

Colorado Attorneys Advocate for Removing Caps on Pain and Suffering Damages to Support Victims of Life-Altering Injuries

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Denver, Colorado – Attorneys and healthcare professionals in Colorado are engaged in a heated debate over whether to remove caps on pain and suffering damages in the state. The discussion comes in the wake of a recent case involving Steve Straughen, who was severely injured while working at a fracking site in Northern Colorado in 2019. Despite winning a $30 million jury award, Straughen will only receive about half of the amount due to the existing limits on non-economic damages. Kurt Zaner, Straughen’s attorney, argues that removing these caps is essential to ensure that individuals … Read more

Anapol Weiss Welcomes Nation’s Top Attorneys to Expand Personal Injury and Mass Torts Litigation Practices

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Anapol Weiss, an award-winning personal injury law firm, has recently announced the addition of three highly regarded attorneys to their team. Richard Golomb, Kevin Fay, and Marni Berger bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the firm, further strengthening their capabilities in mass tort litigation, class actions, and insurance coverage litigation. Richard Golomb, a name partner at Golomb Legal, has over 35 years of experience representing victims of medical negligence, defective products, dangerous drugs, construction accidents, and other personal injury claims. He currently represents more than 1,200 women in a mass … Read more