Litigation

Counsel Financial Strengthens Litigation Finance and Loan Servicing Capabilities with Strategic Leadership Appointment

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BATON ROUGE, LA – Counsel Financial has made a strategic leadership appointment to fortify its litigation finance and loan servicing capabilities. Nicholas (Nick) D’Aquilla, Esq. joins the team as the new Managing Director, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the mass tort industry. D’Aquilla’s appointment is expected to enhance the company’s offerings and contribute to its continued growth. With over a decade of experience in the mass tort sector, D’Aquilla has played a vital role in administering complex settlements, totaling more than $20 billion. He has been involved in resolving more … Read more

Landmark Court Ruling Declares Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional: What This Means for Small Businesses and Future Litigation

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Birmingham, Alabama – In a significant ruling, the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama declared the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional on March 1, 2024. The court granted summary judgment to Issac Winkles and the National Small Business Association (NSBA), as they argued that the CTA exceeded the federal government’s authority. As a result, the court issued an injunction favoring the named plaintiffs, providing them relief from complying with the CTA. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the US Department of Treasury further confirmed that it would not pursue any enforcement … Read more

Innovative Attorney Tara Sutton Shines in Mass Tort Litigation, Securing Historic Settlements and Fighting for Justice

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Minneapolis, Minnesota – Tara Sutton, a partner at Robins Kaplan in Minneapolis, has established herself as an accomplished mass tort litigator. With a background in high-profile cases against Big Tobacco, she now leads the firm’s Mass Tort Group. Sutton’s dedication and legal expertise have led to significant victories in her career. One such victory occurred in 1998 when Sutton was part of a trial team representing the State of Minnesota and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in the Big Tobacco litigation. The team successfully alleged antitrust and consumer fraud claims against cigarette makers … Read more

Norton Rose Fulbright Welcomes Experienced Litigation Lawyer Justin VandenBout to Houston-based Practice

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced the addition of litigation lawyer Justin VandenBout to its team. VandenBout, previously with Chamberlain Hrdlicka, brings extensive experience in commercial litigation, product liability litigation, and mass tort litigation. He has represented clients in federal and state courts across the United States and has been recognized as one of the top lawyers in Texas for business litigation. Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Managing Partner, Jeff Cody, expressed the firm’s need for experienced practitioners like VandenBout to meet the strong demand for their litigation practice. With VandenBout’s … Read more