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Stay Informed: Pennsylvania Police and Transportation Department Highlight Safety Laws for Bicycles, Motorcycles, Pedestrians, Work Zones, and Emergency Responders

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Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) are reminding motorists about the importance of safety laws regarding bicycles, motorcycles, pedestrians, work zones, and emergency responders during Highway Safety Law Awareness Week, which takes place from February 18 to 24. During an interview on “The Spark,” Trooper Megan Frazer, Public Information Officer with Troop H of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Fritzi Schreffler, Safety Press Officer with PennDOT, emphasized the need for motorists to be aware of and abide by these laws to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of … Read more

Mother Files Lawsuit Against Connecticut Department of Correction Over Son’s Death in Prison

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Bridgeport, Connecticut – Melisia Taylor commemorated the three-year anniversary of her son’s death on Thursday with a lawsuit against the Department of Correction, seeking accountability for the tragedy. Jamari Taylor, an inmate at MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution, died in February 2021 due to a lack of oxygen to his brain. While the state medical examiner classified his death as natural causes, the family does not accept that explanation. The lawsuit alleges that the Department of Correction failed to conduct a mandatory health assessment when Jamari entered prison. The young man, who was awaiting trial on gun-related … Read more

Top Product Liability Trial Attorney Kimberly Branscome Joins Paul Weiss in Los Angeles, Boosting Litigation Department

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LOS ANGELES – Kimberly Branscome, an esteemed attorney specializing in product liability and mass torts, has joined the Los Angeles litigation department at Paul Weiss as a partner. Branscome brings with her a wealth of experience in handling complex litigation cases concerning product liability, professional liability, environmental and toxic torts, and securities matters. Having previously served as the co-head of Dechert’s product liability and mass tort practice, Branscome has represented major corporations in highly publicized tort cases. Notably, she played a crucial role in Johnson & Johnson’s product liability litigation, which revolved around allegations of … Read more

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