Disney Uses Court Ruling in Andrew Warren Case to Boost Lawsuit Against Governor Ron DeSantis

Tampa, Florida – Disney’s legal team has filed a copy of a recent court decision in support of their ongoing lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The court ruling, issued by the Atlanta-based 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, is seen as a victory for Andrew Warren, an ousted Tampa prosecutor fighting to get his job back. Both Warren and Disney argue that they were targeted by DeSantis due to their political positions. Warren was suspended by DeSantis in August 2022 after signing statements opposing efforts to criminalize abortion and gender-transition treatments for children. U.S. District … Read more

South Carolina Lawyer and State Senator, Dick Harpootlian, Declares Intent for Re-Election After High-Profile Case

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina State Senator Dick Harpootlian has announced his bid for re-election in Senate District 26. Harpootlian, a prominent lawyer in the state, took to social media on Thursday morning to share his decision. Having served as a State Senator since 2018, Harpootlian is no stranger to the political landscape of South Carolina. With his roots firmly planted in District 26 for the past 50 years, he has established a strong connection to the local community. Harpootlian’s national recognition soared recently due to his involvement as one of the defense attorneys in … Read more

Minnesota Lawyer Secures Record-Breaking $564 Million Verdict by Uncovering Destroyed Evidence in Historic Ponzi Scheme Case

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – In a groundbreaking verdict, Michael Collyard ’00, a partner at Robins Kaplan, won a jury trial that resulted in a record-setting $564 million judgment. The case centered around Tom Petters’ massive Ponzi scheme, which was one of the largest financial scams in U.S. history and the largest in Minnesota. Collyard strategically focused on the absence of millions of destroyed documents as evidence, ultimately leading to his victory. Collyard served as the lead trial counsel, and in November 2022, a federal jury ordered BMO Harris Bank to pay bankruptcy trustee Douglas Kelley a … Read more

Landmark Verdict: California Jury Awards $41.49 Million to Fired NICU Nurse in Case against Kaiser Foundation

Los Angeles, California – A veteran neonatal intensive care unit charge nurse has been awarded $41.49 million in damages by a California jury. The nurse sued Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., claiming that she was wrongfully fired. The jury found in her favor, concluding that the nurse’s termination was unjust. The nurse, whose name has not been disclosed, alleged that she was fired in retaliation for raising concerns about the compromised safety protocols at the hospital. According to her complaint, she repeatedly reported instances where proper infection control measures were not … Read more