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Denver Jury Awards Construction Design Firm Aecom $5.25 Million in Damages for Unpaid Highway Design Services

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Denver, Colorado – A Denver federal jury has awarded construction design firm Aecom a substantial sum of $5.25 million in damages. The jury found that a subcontractor had failed to pay for design services for a highway expansion project in Colorado. The verdict represents a significant win for Aecom, as it sought rightful compensation for its work. The dispute arose from the subcontractor’s refusal to fulfill its financial obligations to Aecom. The construction design firm had provided valuable design services for the highway expansion project, but the subcontractor failed to compensate them accordingly. Aecom took … Read more

Global Law Firm Norton Rose Fulbright Welcomes Leading Litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere as Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes in Chicago

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Chicago, IL – Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has recently welcomed two distinguished litigators, Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere, as partners in its Chicago office. In their new roles, Lee and Casmere will serve as Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes, with a focus on product liability and consumer disputes, as well as environmental and mass tort litigation. Prior to joining Norton Rose Fulbright, Lee and Casmere were instrumental in the establishment of Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, a prominent litigation firm based in Chicago. With their expertise in high-stakes bet-the-company issues, the duo has … Read more

Understanding the Difference: Mass Tort vs. Class Action Lawsuit Explained by Cochran Firm Texas

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DALLAS (KDAF) – As the new year begins, many individuals seek legal advice to empower themselves. Attorney Larry Taylor, Managing Partner at the Cochran Firm Texas, sheds light on the distinctions between mass tort and class action lawsuits. In a class action lawsuit, a corporation is usually accused of wrongdoing, resulting in the owed compensation to a large group of individuals. The purpose of a class action lawsuit is to recoup losses experienced by consumers. On the other hand, mass tort pertains to a group of individuals who have suffered harm or injury. This could … Read more

End of an Era: Leading San Antonio Law Firm, Watts Guerra, Dissolves After Thriving for Over a Decade

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San Antonio, Texas – After over a decade in business, the reputable San Antonio law firm, Watts Guerra, has made the decision to dissolve its partnership. This unexpected breakup comes as a surprise to many in the legal community, as the firm was known for its prominence and success. The reasons behind the firm’s dissolution have not been disclosed, creating speculation and leaving clients and employees alike in a state of uncertainty. Watts Guerra, founded in 2001 by Mikal Watts and Frank Guerra, quickly established itself as a leading force in the San Antonio legal … Read more