Civil

Family of Slain Philadelphia Macy’s Security Guard Plans Civil Lawsuit, Citing Years of Neglected Security Measures

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – The family of a security guard killed at a Macy’s store in Center City Philadelphia is preparing to take legal action. Eric Harrison, 27, was fatally stabbed by an alleged shoplifter, and his family’s lawyers have asserted that years of security failures created the conditions for the crime to occur. This tragedy has deeply affected Harrison’s parents, who remember him as a dedicated and hardworking individual. Despite holding two jobs, Harrison still made time to speak to his mother daily. His family had encouraged him to leave his day job at Macy’s … Read more

Nationally recognized legal expert Professor Nora Freeman Engstrom delves into the intricacies of tort law and strives for a transparent, accessible, and equitable civil justice system

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Palo Alto, California – Professor Nora Freeman Engstrom is an esteemed expert in tort law and legal ethics. With a focus on the day-to-day workings of the tort system, she examines its interaction with alternative compensation methods like no-fault automobile insurance and the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Professor Engstrom’s extensive research also delves into trial practice, complex litigation, attorney advertising, and what she terms “settlement mills” – personal injury law firms that advertise heavily and process claims on a mass scale. In recent years, Engstrom’s projects have shifted toward improving access to justice. She explores … Read more

Federal Jury Finds Rudy Giuliani Liable in Civil Defamation Case, Awards Election Workers $148.17 Million for False Claims

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Atlanta, Georgia – former Mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani, has been found liable in a civil defamation case brought against him by election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. The federal jury, presided over by U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell, awarded Freeman and Moss a total of $148.17 million in damages after four days of trial testimony. The case focused on false claims made by Giuliani about the two women in relation to the 2020 presidential election. The plaintiffs initially sought a minimum of $24 million each for Giuliani’s defamatory statements accusing … Read more

National Rifle Association Faces Uncertain Future as Wayne LaPierre’s Civil Trial Begins

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New York, NY – Wayne LaPierre’s upcoming civil trial poses a significant threat to the National Rifle Association (NRA) despite his recent resignation from the organization. LaPierre, who led the NRA as its executive vice president for over 30 years, announced his departure just as jury selection was concluding. LaPierre, along with two other current and former NRA leaders, as well as the organization itself, are facing a lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James in 2020. The lawsuit alleges that they violated nonprofit laws and misused millions of dollars of NRA funds … Read more