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Motley Rice Bolsters Legal Power in Philadelphia with Key Leadership Hire and Expanded Torts Expertise

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Philadelphia, PA – Motley Rice LLC, a prominent plaintiff’s litigation firm, has announced the appointment of a new office leader in its Philadelphia branch as part of an ambitious initiative to enhance its mass torts and trial practices in the region. The move underscores the firm’s commitment to deepening its legal impact and enhancing client service in one of the nation’s most bustling legal hubs. The newly appointed office leader, who brings a wealth of experience from numerous high-profile cases, is expected to drive significant growth and development within the firm. Their expertise in mass … Read more

Uber Agrees to Pay $178 Million Settlement to Australian Taxi and Hire Car Drivers in Landmark Legal Action

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SYDNEY, Australia – Ride-hailing giant Uber has agreed to pay a whopping $178 million to settle a class-action lawsuit with taxi and hire car drivers in Australia. The drivers claimed that they suffered financial losses due to the ride-hailing app. The law firm behind the class-action suit, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, hailed the outcome as one of the most successful legal actions ever taken against Uber. In 2019, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers filed the class-action suit on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers. The law firm’s Principal, Michael Donelly, expressed satisfaction … Read more

Hogan Lovells Strengthens Italy Practice with Major M&A and Finance Team Hire

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Milan and Rome, Italy – International law firm Hogan Lovells has made a major addition to its team in Italy with the hire of a 23-lawyer mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and finance group from Orrick. Led by former managing partner for Europe, Patrizio Messina, this team brings a wealth of experience and expertise in structured finance, debt capital markets, and M&A matters. The group will join Hogan Lovells in Milan and Rome, along with trainees and business services staff, making up a total of more than 30 individuals. Hogan Lovells CEO, Miguel Zaldivar, describes the … Read more

New Hanover County Schools Votes to Hire Additional Legal Counsel for Exceptional Children Caseload

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Wilmington, North Carolina – The New Hanover County Schools board has voted to hire additional legal counsel to handle exceptional children (EC) matters, following a split between the current representative, Vogel Law Firm, and two attorneys who previously handled the caseload. The decision was prompted by a motion from board member Josie Barnhart, who advocated for seeking different legal counsel for EC cases. Ultimately, the board voted in favor of this move, with some members who had previously opposed hiring Vogel Law Firm now supporting the decision. Barnhart initially suggested hiring the law firm of … Read more