Practices

Legal Advocates Demand Clarity on Litigation Funding Practices Amid Rising Concerns

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Washington, D.C. — A prominent insurance industry group has joined defense attorneys in advocating for increased transparency regarding litigation funding in the United States. The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) expressed its support for calls aimed at shedding light on the financial arrangements that influence numerous legal proceedings across the country. The push for transparency stems from growing concerns that undisclosed financial backing could significantly affect legal outcomes. Litigation funding, where third-party investors provide financing to plaintiffs in exchange for a share of any financial recovery, has surged in popularity over the past decade. … Read more

Federal Judge Raises Concerns Over Controversial Deportation Practices to Ghana

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A federal judge in New York is examining the legality of deportations to Ghana, raising significant questions about the treatment of migrants facing removal from the United States. This judicial inquiry comes amid broader discussions regarding the immigration system and its impact on individuals who may potentially return to countries where they face dire circumstances. During a recent hearing, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan expressed concern over whether Ghana is adequately equipped to receive deportees, particularly regarding their welfare upon arrival. Kaplan’s comments underscore a growing apprehension about the safety and stability of countries where asylum … Read more

Milestone Verdict: Colorado Jury Awards $20 Million to Paralyzed Teen After Ski Lift Tragedy, Challenging Resort Liability Practices

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GUNNISON, Colo. — A jury has awarded $20 million to Annie Miller, a young woman who became paralyzed after a tragic accident on a ski lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in 2022. The case has sparked significant attention regarding safety regulations in the ski industry. Miller, then 16, was on a ski trip with her church youth group from Oklahoma when the incident occurred. As she attempted to board the Paradise Express Lift with her father, she was not fully seated when the chair began its ascent. Eyewitnesses reported that Miller called out for … Read more

Federal Jury Slaps American Express with $12.5 Million Verdict for Unfair Practices Amid Antitrust Claims Dismissal

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NEW YORK — A federal jury has ordered American Express Co. to pay $12.5 million in damages after finding the company engaged in unfair practices under Illinois law, although it was cleared of various antitrust allegations that had also been brought against it. The verdict, delivered on Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, stemmed from a protracted legal battle initiated by state consumers. Those consumers challenged certain nondiscrimination clauses present in American Express’s agreements with merchants who accept its credit cards. These provisions specifically prohibit steering practices, which … Read more