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Veteran Litigator Kurt Weaver Joins Shook, Hardy & Bacon to Enhance Product Liability Practice in Chicago

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CHICAGO — Kurt Weaver, a veteran litigator with over three decades of experience in complex product liability and mass tort cases, has joined Shook, Hardy & Bacon as a partner in its Chicago office. Weaver’s expertise encompasses a broad array of sectors, including life sciences, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and consumer retail. In recent years, Weaver has served as lead counsel in various high-profile multidistrict litigation cases, successfully representing clients in 13 complex product liability cases that went to jury verdicts. He has also provided guidance on regulatory risks, litigation, and marketing compliance matters, bolstering his clients’ … Read more

West Virginia Lawmakers Approve New Training Initiative to Enhance School Safety and Foster Community Ties

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WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. — A new law passed by West Virginia lawmakers will enable police officers to undergo specialized training in school safety. House Bill 2802 allows law enforcement personnel to engage in up to eight hours of in-service training each year focused on enhancing safety within educational environments. Wayne High School Principal Sara Stapleton expressed gratitude for the unique insight brought by two former police officers now part of the school’s staff. She emphasized the importance of redefining student perceptions of law enforcement, noting that it’s beneficial for young people to see officers as … Read more

Angeion Group Welcomes Industry Veteran Eric Schachter as New EVP to Enhance Class Action and Mass Tort Services

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MINNEAPOLIS — The Angeion Group has appointed Eric Schachter as Executive Vice President of Class Action and Mass Tort Services, enhancing its leadership team as the company continues to expand its innovative legal administration offerings. With over 25 years of experience in settlement administration, Schachter’s expertise is expected to significantly contribute to the firm’s operational excellence and client satisfaction. Schachter brings extensive industry know-how to his new role, having been involved in numerous high-stakes class action settlements that often totaled hundreds of millions of dollars. His track record includes managing complex cases across various fields, … Read more

Minnesota Moves to Enhance DWI Laws Amid Tragic Bar Crash, Paving the Way for Stricter Ignition Interlock Requirements

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ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — In response to a tragic crash that claimed two lives last year, Minnesota lawmakers are taking steps to toughen regulations for repeat drunk drivers. The legislative effort aims to implement stronger measures, including the mandatory use of ignition interlock devices for individuals with a history of driving under the influence. The devastating incident occurred during Labor Day weekend in 2024, when Steven Frane Bailey, a 56-year-old resident of St. Louis Park, crashed his vehicle into the patio of Park Tavern. The collision resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, as Bailey, … Read more