Legendary

Judge’s Historic Double Homer Night Vaults Yankees Past Tigers, Ties Legendary DiMaggio

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NEW YORK — Aaron Judge made headlines Tuesday night by homering twice, bringing his season total to 24 home runs as the New York Yankees defeated the Detroit Tigers 9-3 at Yankee Stadium. With his impressive performance, Judge tied baseball legend Joe DiMaggio for 10th place on the Yankees’ all-time home run list. Hitting in the second and seventh innings, Judge’s back-to-back power displays energized the home crowd. His first home run, a 415-foot drive into the left field stands, came in the second inning with one runner on base. The second, a towering shot … Read more

Legendary Trial Lawyer Gerry Spence Passes Away at 96, Leaving a Lasting Legacy in Justice

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Jackson, Wyoming — Gerry Spence, renowned for his mastery in the courtroom and as an outspoken advocate for justice, passed away at the age of 96. With a career spanning several decades, Spence became a prominent figure in the legal community, earning a reputation for taking on high-profile cases and for his colorful personality both on and off the stand. Born in 1929, Spence’s journey began in the small town of Laramie, Wyoming. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a law degree and quickly gained recognition for his skills. Throughout his career, he … Read more

Legendary Defense Attorney Roy Black, Known for High-Profile Cases, Passes Away at 80

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Coral Gables, Florida — Renowned defense attorney Roy Black, known for his high-profile cases, passed away at the age of 80 on Monday at his home. His law partner, Howard Srebnick, confirmed that Black had been struggling with an unspecified illness. Srebnick, who joined Black’s legal practice three decades ago, praised his mentor as possibly the greatest criminal lawyer in American history. He reflected on their deep professional relationship, noting that the impact of Black’s death is immeasurable personally and professionally. Despite his health struggles, Black continued to work, maintaining his commitments in a field … Read more

Legendary Antitrust Lawyer Bob Cooper Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Triumph in the Courtroom

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Indian Wells, California, lost a legal luminary when Robert Elliott Cooper, a distinguished antitrust attorney, passed away on June 27 at the age of 85. Cooper, a longtime fixture at the prestigious law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, made a name for himself by defending some of the largest corporations in the United States against challenging antitrust cases. Cooper gained prominence in the early 1990s during a high-stakes case involving American Airlines and its competitors, Continental and Northwest Airlines. The case revolved around allegations that American Airlines had unfairly reduced its fares, possibly violating antitrust … Read more