Defense

Prominent Defense Lawyer Kimberly Branscome Joins Paul Weiss’ Litigation Department in Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES – Paul Weiss, a prominent law firm with 1,000 attorneys, has added a senior defense lawyer to its litigation department in Los Angeles. Kimberly Branscome, previously with Dechert, brings nearly four years of experience co-leading the product liability and mass tort practice at her former firm. Branscome’s trial practice focuses on complex cases involving product liability, environmental and toxic torts, professional liability, and securities matters. She has successfully defended clients across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, consumer products, energy, and automotive. Notably, she has served as lead trial counsel for major corporations such as … Read more

Defense Lawyers and Drugmakers Advocate for Strengthening Mass Tort Rule in US Judiciary – Urging Fairness and Accountability

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NEW YORK, NY – Defense lawyers and drug manufacturers are pushing for stricter guidelines on mass tort litigation, urging the U.S. judiciary to fortify the existing rules. These requests come as some defendants argue that current regulations lack clarity and allow for excessive litigation. Critics of the current system claim that it encourages dubious claims and adds to the burden on the courts, while proponents of the current framework argue that it allows for fair compensation for victims harmed by dangerous drugs. Mass tort litigation refers to a legal process where numerous plaintiffs file individual … Read more

Former President Trump’s Defense Lawyer Accuses Judge of Preferential Treatment, Potentially Challenging Verdict in Defamation Lawsuit

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NEW YORK, NY – A defense lawyer representing former US President Donald Trump has filed a letter in US District Court, arguing for the recusal of Judge Lewis Kaplan in a recent defamation lawsuit. The defense claims that Judge Kaplan displayed “preferential treatment” towards the lead counsel for author E. Jean Carroll, potentially casting doubt on the $83.3 million verdict awarded to Carroll. The defense attorney, Alina Habba, filed the letter after an unnamed source alleged in a New York Post article that Judge Kaplan had a previous close relationship with Carroll’s lead counsel, Roberta … Read more

Former Trump Lawyer Slams Alina Habba: Trump’s Defense Was Critically Underrepresented, Exclaims Startling Revelation

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AUBURN, N.Y. – President Donald Trump’s former lawyer recently criticized Alina Habba for her handling of the impeachment trial, claiming that Trump was essentially undefended. In a video interview, the ex-Trump lawyer expressed his concerns about the lack of a strong defense during the trial. The interview took place in Auburn, New York, where the former lawyer addressed the media. He spoke at length about Alina Habba’s approach to the impeachment trial, expressing his disappointment in how Trump’s defense was handled. Without directly naming Habba, the lawyer criticized her decisions and actions during the trial. … Read more