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Trial Lawyer Commercials Lead to Surge in Frivolous Lawsuits, Report Finds

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Advertising by trial lawyers has increasingly led to a surge in what many consider to be baseless legal claims, complicating the landscape for legitimate litigation in the United States. These ads, often found across various media platforms, target consumers by highlighting potential compensation for anyone experiencing negative effects from pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or other products. The strategy is straightforward: the ads solicit individuals who believe they may have been harmed by certain products, offering legal services to help them seek compensation. This trend is growing, but it has also raised concerns about the proliferation of … Read more

Abuja Appeals Court Imposes ₦1 Million Fine on Lawyer for Frivolous Case Against INEC

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Abuja, Nigeria – A Nigerian appeals court has imposed a ₦1 million fine on David Atita, an attorney representing the now-defunct political party Liberation Movement, for what it described as a misuse of judicial resources. The fine stems from the counsel’s continued legal efforts challenging the party’s deregistration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The deregistration occurred after the Liberation Movement failed to meet the electoral victory conditions set out in Section 225(a) of the Nigerian Constitution during the 2019 general elections. This legislation mandates that a political party must secure either a legislative … Read more

Jay-Z’s Lawyer Calls for Dismissal of “Frivolous” Rape Lawsuit Amid Accuser’s Inconsistencies

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A legal representative is advocating for the dismissal of a rape lawsuit deemed “frivolous” against the American rapper, Jay-Z. This follows after the accuser admitted to inconsistencies in her claims. The controversy stems from an allegation that accuses Jay-Z and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and assaulting a 13-year-old girl at a post-MTV Video Music Awards party in 2000. Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, has countered these accusations, describing the lawsuit as a ploy to extort money and fame from him. In a defense statement, he emphasized his innocence and predicted the imminent failure … Read more

Minnesota Lawyer Suspended for 40 Days Following Barrage of Frivolous Motions in Custody Case

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court has suspended attorney Richard Stephen Langree for 40 days, rejecting his claims of widespread corruption and unethical behavior among those overseeing his disciplinary proceedings. Langree, formerly a public defender in California, has been practicing law in Minnesota since 1993, focusing on family law and child-protection cases. The suspension arises from Langree’s conduct in a lengthy child custody dispute, originally part of a 2010 divorce case. In 2018, the father involved hired Langree to request changes to child support and custody terms. Over the course of the legal … Read more