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Leading Law Firm, Morgan Lewis & Bockius, Gains Mass Tort Trial Attorney for Expanding Product Liability Team

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Los Angeles, California – Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is strengthening its product liability team by hiring a partner from Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP, a firm focused on mass tort trial representation. This move reflects the growing demand for experienced attorneys in the area of product liability. The new partner, whose name and background have not been disclosed, will join Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP in their Los Angeles office. This strategic expansion will enable the firm to better serve their clients and enhance their capabilities in handling complex product liability cases. Product liability … Read more

High-profile Mass Tort Law Firm Watts Guerra Reshapes Future, Leaving Puerto Rico Office and Laying Off 50 Employees

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San Juan, Puerto Rico – High-profile mass tort law firm Watts Guerra, led by attorney Mikal Watts, is closing its Puerto Rico office and laying off dozens of employees, according to internal emails obtained by Bloomberg Law. Watts, known for spearheading high-stakes litigation against corporations, recently stated that he was “restructuring” the firm but had no intention of leaving. However, emails shared with Bloomberg Law reveal that Watts sent an email to all employees on January 7, announcing his resignation from the firm due to health reasons. He informed Bloomberg Law that he plans to … Read more

Former CEO of Southlake Tech Firm Convicted of Defrauding Investors Out of $25 Million

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DALLAS, Texas – Christopher Kirchner, the former CEO of Southlake-based tech firm Slync.io, was convicted by a federal jury in Texas for defrauding investors of $25 million. The 36-year-old Kirchner was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals immediately after the verdict. The jury found him guilty of four counts of wire fraud and seven counts of money laundering after a four-day trial. Kirchner’s sentencing is set for July 11 before U.S. District Court Judge Mark T. Pittman. Kirchner and his public defender, Jason D. Hawkins, did not respond to interview requests. Slync was well on … Read more

California Judge Challenges Appointment Request by Joseph Saveri Law Firm in Sarah’s Copyright Lawsuit against Meta

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San Francisco, California – A federal judge in California expressed doubts about a motion seeking to appoint the Joseph Saveri Law Firm as the interim lead counsel in a copyright lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of social media giant Facebook. The lawsuit was filed by comedian Sarah and her team, who are seeking class action status. During the court hearing on Thursday, the judge questioned the request to appoint the Joseph Saveri Law Firm as interim lead counsel, suggesting that the motion lacked details about the firm’s experience and expertise in handling copyright litigation. … Read more