San Jose State Volleyball Achieves Top Rank as Transgender Player Blaire Fleming Leads Amid Controversial Lawsuit and Team Tensions

San Jose, CA – In a dramatic showdown this past Saturday, the San Jose State University women’s volleyball team clinched first place in the Mountain West Conference, propelled by a standout performance from transgender player Blaire Fleming. Fleming recorded a striking 24 kills during the match, which culminated in a pivotal victory over Colorado State. Fleming’s impact on the court comes amidst brewing controversy, both on and off the field. Recently, some teammates and Mountain West athletes initiated a legal battle, expressing concerns over safety and perceived competitive imbalances due to Fleming’s participation. The tension … Read more

Miami Environmental Champion and Esteemed Lawyer Joe Fleming Passes Away at 83

Miami, FL — Renowned Miami lawyer Joe Fleming, who dedicated much of his career to environmental preservation, passed away at the age of 83. Throughout his lifetime, Fleming was a fervent advocate for the environment, leveraging his legal expertise to safeguard Florida’s natural landscapes and resources. Fleming’s commitment to environmental issues was deeply rooted in his personal and professional life. After graduating with a law degree from Harvard University, he could have pursued a lucrative career in almost any field of law. Instead, he chose to focus on environmental law and urban planning, areas where … Read more

Dechert Appoints Douglas Fleming and Jay Bhimani as Co-Chairs of Product Liability and Mass Torts Practice, Enhancing Nationwide Litigation Leadership

New York, NY – Dechert, a global law firm, announced the appointment of Douglas Fleming and Jay Bhimani as co-chairs of their product liability and mass torts practice. This move provides the firm with bi-coastal leadership, with Fleming based in New York and Bhimani in Los Angeles. According to Dechert co-chair Mark Thierfelder, Fleming and Bhimani are well-suited to lead the national team in advising clients on navigating high-stakes litigation. This includes complex product liability and toxic tort cases, consumer class actions, and litigations brought by government plaintiffs. The firm’s product liability and mass torts … Read more