Litigation

Luminary Litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere Appointed as Co-Heads of Litigation at Norton Rose Fulbright’s Expanding Chicago Office

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CHICAGO — Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, has expanded its Chicago office with the addition of two nationally renowned litigators, Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere. The pair will lead the office as Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes, specializing in product liability, consumer disputes, and complex environmental and mass tort litigation. Lee and Casmere, who previously helped establish the Chicago-based litigation firm Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, bring a wealth of experience in managing high-stakes, ‘bet-the-company’ cases. Their expertise spans across numerous legal domains, including intellectual property, employment, labor law, and cryptocurrency, aside … Read more

New Litigation Spotlights Norfolk Southern in Ohio Derailment Case as FAA and Wyndham Hotels Also Face Legal Challenges

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Columbus, Ohio – More than 700 East Palestine, Ohio, residents have filed a lawsuit, targeting Norfolk Southern and several government bodies over a 2020 train derailment that unleashed a toxic chemical release. This action comes shortly after a federal judge in Ohio approved a $600 million class action settlement with Norfolk concerning the incident, which involved a defective wheel bearing and a subsequent controlled burn of vinyl chloride from rail cars. The plaintiffs in the recent lawsuit, filed in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, include numerous parties that had previously opted out of the … Read more

Armstrong Teasdale Bolsters New York Team, Enhancing Litigation Capabilities

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New York, NY – In a strategic move to bolster its litigation capabilities, Armstrong Teasdale LLP, a prominent law firm with a global reach, has recently expanded its litigation practice within its New York office. This expansion is part of the firm’s ongoing effort to strengthen its legal services and address the complex needs of its clientele in various sectors. The initiative to enhance the litigation team reflects a direct response to the growing demands of the market in New York, known for its dynamic and challenging legal environment. The firm aims to provide more … Read more

Litigation Leaders Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere Join Norton Rose Fulbright as Co-Heads of Chicago Disputes Team

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CHICAGO — Norton Rose Fulbright, a leading global law firm, has announced the addition of two distinguished litigators, Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere, to its Chicago office as partners. The pair will also head the Litigation and Disputes division within the office, bringing a wealth of experience in product liability, environmental litigation, and mass torts. Joining from Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, where they played pivotal roles in forming the Chicago-based litigation firm, Lee and Casmere bring over two decades of combined experience. They are known for their expertise in handling significant legal battles across … Read more