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Prominent Defense Lawyer Kimberly Branscome Joins Paul Weiss’ Litigation Department in Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES – Paul Weiss, a prominent law firm with 1,000 attorneys, has added a senior defense lawyer to its litigation department in Los Angeles. Kimberly Branscome, previously with Dechert, brings nearly four years of experience co-leading the product liability and mass tort practice at her former firm. Branscome’s trial practice focuses on complex cases involving product liability, environmental and toxic torts, professional liability, and securities matters. She has successfully defended clients across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, consumer products, energy, and automotive. Notably, she has served as lead trial counsel for major corporations such as … Read more

Addressing Recklessness: The Urgent Need for Increased Traffic Law Enforcement in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, California – Traffic fatalities have surged in Los Angeles over the past years, with road recklessness significantly increasing during the pandemic. A recent op-ed article by Michael Schneider highlighted the decline in driving courtesy in Southern California, with many drivers disregarding stop signs and running red lights. While Measure HLA aims to improve safety and transit options in Los Angeles, it fails to address the underlying issue of recklessness as the primary cause of traffic deaths. The focus should be on enforcing basic traffic laws, whether through the use of cameras or police … Read more

High-profile Los Angeles socialite on trial for murder in fatal crash that killed two young brothers

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VAN NUYS, California – The murder trial of a Los Angeles socialite, Rebecca Grossman, began on Friday over a fatal crash that took the lives of two young brothers. Grossman, 60, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the September 2020 incident that killed Jacob Iskander, eight, and his brother Mark, 11. The trial got off to a contentious start as the prosecution and defense clashed over admissible evidence. According to prosecutors, Grossman had a boozy lunch with her former lover, Scott Erickson, a former LA Dodgers player, before getting behind the wheel of … Read more

Los Angeles Man Faces Charges After Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Sepulveda Boulevard Hit-and-Run

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LOS ANGELES, CA – A pedestrian was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash on Sepulveda Boulevard near Century Boulevard, with Eduardo Leiva now facing charges related to the incident. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that the hit-and-run occurred at approximately 12:05 a.m. on Thursday. The details surrounding the incident are still being investigated. It is crucial for authorities to thoroughly examine the evidence and gather witness testimonies in order to bring justice to the victim and their family. Hit-and-run accidents not only pose a significant threat to pedestrians but also reflect a disregard for … Read more