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Faegre Drinker Strengthens Legal Front, Welcomes New Partner from Greenberg Traurig to Boost Product Liability Division

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San Francisco, California – The law firm Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP announced the recruitment of a new partner to its San Francisco office, bolstering its capabilities in managing product liability and mass torts cases. The new partner, who previously served at Greenberg Traurig LLP, brings a wealth of experience and expertise that is expected to strengthen Faegre Drinker’s position in complex legal disputes. The move signals Faegre Drinker’s intent to enhance its service offerings in a practice area that involves significant consumer safety and corporate compliance issues. Product liability and mass torts are … Read more

Brett Shumate Poised to Steer DOJ Civil Division, Fortifying Trump Administration’s Legal Front

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WASHINGTON — Brett Shumate, a seasoned litigator and partner at the prestigious Washington-based law firm Jones Day, is anticipated to be appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as the head of the Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice. This strategic decision positions Shumate to defend the administration’s policies in significant legal battles that lie ahead. During Trump’s initial term in office, Shumate served as a senior official in the Civil Division’s Federal Programs Branch, steering the administration through some of its most contentious legal challenges. His return to the Civil Division, where he is … Read more

Victory Lap in Court: 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports Secure Vital NASCAR Charters for 2025 Season

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Charlotte, North Carolina – Legal proceedings in the racing world took a pivotal turn on Wednesday when a federal judge ruled in favor of 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, allowing them to function as chartered teams in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series. This decision came amidst a contentious lawsuit against NASCAR challenging the terms of its charter agreements. The court’s decision, issued by Judge Kenneth Bell, means that both teams will now enjoy the financial and competitive benefits associated with being chartered teams. This includes concluding their intended purchases of charters from the now-defunct … Read more

Buffalo Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder After Fatal Shooting of Estranged Wife in Front of Children

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Buffalo, N.Y. — In a pivotal court decision, Adam Bennefield was found guilty of the second-degree murder of his estranged wife, Keaira Hudson, affirming the prosecution’s case surrounding a tragic incident that occurred in October 2022. The conviction, delivered on all five charges including second-degree murder, brought a dramatic end to a case deeply rooted in domestic violence concerns. On October 5, 2022, Hudson was fatally shot while seated in her vehicle at the intersection of Richlawn Avenue and Shawnee Avenue with her three children present. Hudson succumbed to her injuries at the scene, marking … Read more