Private

Behind the Scenes: How Private Equity is Powering Class Action Lawsuits in Consumer Markets

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New York — Beneath the surface of America’s legal landscape, a less-visible financial engine is driving many of today’s high-profile class action lawsuits, particularly those involving product liability. This burgeoning sector, known as private equity, has been stealthily investing in litigation, which has been profoundly changing the dynamics of how legal claims are pursued in the United States. Historically, funding for such lawsuits typically came from the plaintiffs themselves or their attorneys, working on a contingency basis. However, in recent times, private equity firms have begun to see litigation funding as a lucrative investment opportunity. … Read more

Decades Later: The Enigmatic Journey of Leslie Abramson, From High-Profile Attorney to Private Citizen

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Los Angeles, California — Leslie Abramson, a name synonymous with high-profile legal defenses, became a household name in the early 90s when she took on the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez. The brothers were infamous for their trial regarding the murder of their parents, which aired across American TVs, riveting the nation with tales of family dysfunction and brutality. A seasoned criminal defense attorney, Abramson’s career was marked by her fierce advocacy and the distinctive, curly mane of hair that became her visual hallmark in the courtroom. Graduating from UCLA School of Law and … Read more

Fayetteville Residents to Continue Lawsuit Over Damaged Private Lakes After Hurricane Matthew, Court Rules

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Fayetteville, NC — Residents of western Fayetteville are moving forward with their legal battle against the City of Fayetteville, as an appeals court recently allowed their lawsuit concerning the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew to proceed. The hurricane, which struck the area in 2016, severely damaged or destroyed multiple private lakes and their corresponding dams, leading to extensive property and environmental damage. The North Carolina Court of Appeals overturned parts of a 2023 dismissal by Superior Court Judge William R. Pittman, enabling aggrieved homeowners and associations to pursue claims regarding the city’s management of stormwater through … Read more

Revealed Filing Details Trump’s Alleged Private Schemes to Overturn 2020 Election

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Washington — In a pivotal release, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has unveiled a detailed 165-page filing from special counsel Jack Smith, elucidating evidence gathered in the investigation of former President Donald Trump’s attempts to impede the presidential power transfer post the 2020 election. Compiled meticulously by federal prosecutors, this document marks the most extensive disclosure of the ongoing legal saga, a matter recently complicated by a Supreme Court ruling asserting Trump’s entitlement to certain immunity levels against federal charges. The special counsel’s filing argues that Trump’s conduct during the post-election period was of a … Read more