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Motley Rice Boosts Philadelphia Team with New Mass Tort Specialist from Pogust Goodhead

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Philadelphia, PA – Motley Rice LLC, a prominent legal firm known for taking high stakes cases, especially in environments heavily impacted by corporate malfeasances, recently bolstered its operations in Philadelphia through the strategic hiring of a renowned mass tort specialist. This addition marks a significant enhancement in the firm’s ability to manage and litigate complex, large-scale legal disputes. The new team member, who formerly spent a decade honing skills and building a distinguished career at Pogust Goodhead, brings extensive experience and a formidable track record in mass tort litigation to Motley Rice. This strategic hire … Read more

AI Boosts Lawyer Efficiency, But Will It Impact Their Bottom Line? Thomson Reuters Report Explores

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For many legal professionals, the prospect of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace offers a tantalizing boost in efficiency, promising to shave hours off their weekly schedules. However, a recent report by Thomson Reuters reveals a complex scenario: what AI saves in time, it might cost in profits. The study underscores a pivotal question for the industry: how can lawyers effectively leverage time saved by AI without undercutting their financial bottom line? According to the research, integrated AI tools could potentially save professionals up to four hours a week in the coming year, escalating to … Read more

Judge’s Ruling Boosts University of Idaho’s Controversial $685M Phoenix Purchase as Lawsuit Fails

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BOISE, Idaho – In a major breakthrough for the proposed $685 million University of Phoenix purchase, an Ada County judge has dismissed an open meetings lawsuit against the State Board of Education. The ruling, delivered by Ada County District Judge Jason Scott on Tuesday, stated that the State Board had “reasonable belief” that the University of Idaho was competing with other potential buyers for Phoenix, justifying the closed-door discussions that took place. This decision marks a significant victory for Governor Brad Little and his appointed State Board members, while Attorney General Raúl Labrador experiences a … Read more

Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Boosts Potential Payoff in $30 Million Lawsuit Against Truck Owner’s Insurance Company

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Tampa, Florida – A recent ruling by the Florida Supreme Court has potentially increased the compensation for an accident victim involved in a traumatic collision. Randy Willoughby, the victim, initially received a $4 million bad-faith settlement from his auto insurer and later won a $30 million jury verdict against the truck co-owner responsible for the crash. Willoughby’s legal team is now seeking to collect on the judgment through a bad-faith action against the truck owner’s insurance company. The court’s ruling centered around the interpretation of Florida’s collateral source rule. This rule disallows the owners of … Read more