Bolstering

Top Litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere Join Norton Rose Fulbright, Bolstering Chicago’s Legal Expertise in High-Stakes Litigation

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Chicago, IL – In a significant expansion of its litigation team, Norton Rose Fulbright has welcomed Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere as partners in its Chicago office, where they will also serve as Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes. Their hiring marks a significant move for the firm, noted for their expertise in product liability, consumer disputes, and environmental mass tort litigation. Lee and Casmere, distinguished for their roles in shaping legal strategies in complex and high-stakes cases, come from Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, a litigation firm they helped establish in Chicago. Their cumulative decades … Read more

Tom Davis Joins Epiq as Chief of Staff, Bolstering Fraud Prevention in Class Action and Mass Tort Units

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NEW YORK — Epiq, a leader in legal services and technology solutions, has enhanced its team by appointing Tom Davis as Chief of Staff for its Class Action, Remediation, and Mass Tort division. With a profound background in operations, compliance, and fraud prevention, Davis brings decades of relevant expertise to a rapidly evolving field fraught with complex challenges. Davis, who previously served as vice president of operations and fraud prevention at Garden City Group (GCG) before its acquisition by Epiq in 2018, will directly collaborate with Nicole Hamann, President of Epiq Class Action. His role … Read more

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

New Legislation Grants Aid to Injured Officers, Bolstering Support for Those Hurt on the Front Lines

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Boston, MA – A new state law introduced this Monday aims to provide financial support and added resources to local law enforcement officers injured while performing their duties, spelling relief for those who place their lives on the line daily. This legislation, passed unanimously by state lawmakers, targets the significant gap in the health care and compensation that officers previously faced following on-the-job injuries. It ensures they receive full health care coverage and addresses compensation issues, which often complicated their recovery process. Under the new law, injured officers will receive full pay until they are … Read more