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Special Counsel Urges Judge to Enforce Redactions in Former President Trump’s Valet’s Court Filings

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Miami, Florida – Special counsel Jack Smith has called on U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to enforce redactions on court filings made by Waltine “Walt” Nauta, former President Donald Trump’s valet in the classified documents case related to Mar-a-Lago. Nauta is facing charges of conspiracy to obstruct, making false statements to the FBI, and withholding documents. He is accused of attempting to delete camera footage from Mar-a-Lago and concealing classified documents from a grand jury. In his briefs, Nauta argued that the indictment should be dismissed due to vindictive prosecution and retaliation for refusing to … Read more

TV Legal Ads: An Early Warning for Corporate Counsel in Mass Tort Cases

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Television legal ads have become a valuable tool for general counsel in predicting the next big mass tort categories. By tracking these commercials that solicit plaintiffs for mass torts, legal departments can gain early insight into emerging trends and assess the plaintiffs’ bar’s interest in product litigation categories. Last year, plaintiffs’ lawyers spent approximately $59 million on environmental contamination cases, making it the industry sector with the highest spending on television legal ads. This information provides general counsel with a clear indication of where the plaintiffs’ bar’s focus lies. Moreover, the analysis of television legal … Read more

Counsel Financial Strengthens Litigation Finance and Loan Servicing Capabilities with New Managing Director, Nicholas D’Aquilla

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Albany, New York – Counsel Financial, a leading provider of litigation finance and loan servicing solutions, has announced the appointment of Nicholas D’Aquilla as the new Managing Director. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company’s capabilities in the mass tort industry. D’Aquilla, with over a decade of experience in the field and a background as a civil defense litigator for the Louisiana Department of Justice, brings a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success to the Counsel Financial leadership team. D’Aquilla has established himself as a prominent figure in administering complex settlements, … Read more

Counsel Financial Appoints Nicholas D’Aquilla as Managing Director, Strengthening Strategic Capabilities in Finance and Servicing

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BATON ROUGE, LA – Counsel Financial, a litigation finance and loan servicing firm, has announced the appointment of Nicholas (Nick) D’Aquilla, Esq. as its new Managing Director. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company’s capabilities in finance and servicing. With over a decade of experience in the mass tort industry and as a former civil defense litigator for the Louisiana Department of Justice, D’Aquilla brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success to his new role. Throughout his career, D’Aquilla has played a leading role in administering complex settlements, contributing … Read more