Austin

Stephen Huffaker Joins DLA Piper’s Austin Team, Bolstering Expertise in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation

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Austin, TX – Stephen Huffaker has taken a significant step in his legal career by joining DLA Piper, stepping into a role as a partner within the firm’s specialized practice area focusing on product liability, mass torts, and class actions. This move, which was officially announced on September 10, places Huffaker in a key position within one of the most respected law firms in the city. At DLA Piper, Huffaker will leverage his considerable expertise in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. His work largely revolves around strategy coordination in mass tort cases, aiming for … Read more

DLA Piper Strengthens Austin Office by Acquiring Top Product Liability Expert from King & Spalding

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Austin, TX — In a significant development in Texas’ legal sector, DLA Piper has strengthened its Austin office with the addition of a prominent product liability and mass torts expert previously with King & Spalding. This move underscores a week filled with notable shifts among major law firms in the region, signaling a possible trend of strategic recruitment aimed at bolstering legal expertise in key areas of litigation. This transaction is part of a broader pattern of talent migration within BigLaw, whereby firms strategically enhance their capacities in lucrative legal fields such as product liability … Read more

Sidley Austin Recognized as a Finalist in Litigation for Products Liability and Mass Torts

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Washington, D.C. — Amidst the intricacies of the legal field, one firm stands out for its commendable work in handling some of the most complex cases tied to products liability and mass torts. Sidley Austin, a powerhouse in legal practices, has been recognized as a finalist for the prestigious “Litigation Department of the Year” for their exceptional achievements in these nuanced areas of law. The recognition comes at a time when legal expertise in products liability and mass torts is increasingly crucial, given the uptick in multidistrict litigations and high-stakes product recalls impacting a breadth … Read more

Austin Officer Cleared in 2020 Fatal Shooting Incident; Faces Another Charge From 2019 Case

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Austin, TX – In a pivotal legal resolution, Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor will not be prosecuted further in the 2020 fatal shooting of Mike Ramos, an incident that preceded and echoed in the racial justice protests ignited by George Floyd’s murder. Taylor’s case concluded without a new indictment from a grand jury, confirmed by the Travis County District Attorney José Garza on Wednesday. The 2020 incident involved Taylor fatally shooting Ramos, who was unarmed, during a traffic stop at a South Austin apartment complex. When officers attempted to detain Ramos, he attempted to flee, … Read more