Disgraced City Councilor Flees to Russia, Joins Russian Army Before Trial on Child Pornography Charges

Holyoke, Massachusetts – Wilmer Puello-Mota, a former city councilor, has reportedly evaded his trial on child pornography charges by fleeing the country. Puello-Mota, who had aspirations for a political career, believed that the criminal charges had ruined his life, according to his lawyer David Cicilline. Fearing a bleak future in his hometown, Puello-Mota opted to join the Russian army instead. The case has gained global attention after a video surfaced, showing Puello-Mota signing a contract to join the Russian armed services. Puello-Mota had been facing charges of possession of child pornography after police discovered explicit … Read more

Litigation Lawyer Justin VandenBout Joins Norton Rose Fulbright’s Houston Team, Enhancing their Products, Pharma, Medical, and Mass Tort Practice

HOUSTON, TX – Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, has recently added litigator Justin VandenBout as a partner to their Products, Pharma, Medical, and Mass Tort practice team. VandenBout, who previously worked at Chamberlain Hrdlicka, brings with him a diverse range of litigation experience, specializing in commercial litigation, product liability, insurance coverage, and mass tort cases. He has represented clients on both sides of legal disputes in federal and state courts throughout the United States, demonstrating his ability to handle a wide array of cases. VandenBout’s expertise and dedication to his clients have earned … Read more

Former Dentons Innovator Joe Cohen Joins Charles Russell Speechlys to Lead Advanced Client Solutions and Launch Profitable Software Products

LONDON, UK – Joe Cohen, the former mastermind behind Dentons’ successful legal tech project, FleetAI, has recently joined Charles Russell Speechlys (CRS) as the Director of Advanced Client Solutions (ACS). CRS, known for its work in private client services, finance, and real estate, aims to enhance its legal work delivery with the establishment of ACS. This move reflects a broader trend among top-tier law firms, as ACS incorporates Solution Development, Legal Tech & AI, Legal Project Management, Alternative Delivery, and Process Improvement. One notable aspect of ACS is its plan to develop and sell its … Read more

Top Litigation Lawyer Justin VandenBout Joins Leading Global Law Firm Norton Rose Fulbright

HOUSTON – Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, announced today that Justin VandenBout, a litigation lawyer, has joined the firm as a partner in Houston. VandenBout will be a valuable addition to the Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort practice team. He brings with him extensive experience in commercial litigation, product liability litigation, insurance coverage, and mass tort litigation. VandenBout, who previously worked at Chamberlain Hrdlicka, has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts across the United States. His expertise extends to various areas such as environmental litigation, class action product … Read more