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Landmark Trial: Accusations of Deceit and Negligence Continue in Mother’s Cross-Examination at Oxford High School Shooter’s Case

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PONTIAC, Mich. – The ongoing trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley, has entered a crucial phase as the prosecution cross-examines her. Prosecutors have accused Jennifer Crumbley and her husband of purchasing the gun used in the deadly school shooting in November 2021. Closing arguments were presented on Friday afternoon, with the judge informing the jury that they will receive instructions on Monday before starting deliberations. During the cross-examination, Assistant Prosecutor Marc Keast confronted Jennifer Crumbley with contradictions in her previous testimony. Keast suggested that she had been … Read more

State Legislatures Continue to Tackle Privacy Issues With New Consumer, Children’s, Biometric, and Health Data Bills

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Madison, Wisconsin – As state legislatures across the country get underway with their 2024 sessions, lawmakers are already focusing on a range of privacy bills, including those related to consumer data, children’s privacy, biometric data, consumer health data, and data brokerage. This marks the fifth year of tracking proposed state privacy legislation, with Husch Blackwell providing weekly updates, a state privacy law tracker map, and additional resources for clients. In an effort to make information more accessible, Husch Blackwell is changing its format this year. Instead of lengthy blog posts, the firm will provide bill … Read more

Texas Senate Candidate Backed by State GOP Leaders Allowed to Continue Campaigning Amid Eligibility Questions

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Austin, Texas – A Texas Senate candidate backed by state GOP leaders has received mixed news regarding his eligibility to campaign. A judge has allowed Brent Hagenbuch to continue his campaign, but has also refused to dismiss a case questioning his residency, allowing it to proceed before the March primary. Hagenbuch, who has the support of Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, has been facing allegations that he did not meet the residency requirement when filing for the office. The ruling came from Judge Lee Gabriel in a lawsuit filed by Hagenbuch’s opponent, … Read more

Leading Mass Torts Attorney Mikal Watts Restructures Partnership with Watts Guerra Firm, Vows to Continue Advocacy for Clients

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San Antonio, Texas – Attorney Mikal Watts and his partner Frank Guerra have announced a partnership restructuring at their law firm, Watts Guerra. The firm specializes in handling large mass tort litigation cases. Watts expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to practice law with Guerra for over two decades, emphasizing their friendship and mutual admiration. He assured that he would remain at the firm and looked forward to the future accomplishments of the partnership and other colleagues. Known for his involvement in major mass tort cases, Watts has spearheaded multi-million dollar litigation against corporations. Watts … Read more