Professionalism

Trailblazers in Justice: Chief Judge Altonaga and Judge de la O Honored with Hoeveler Professionalism Award

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Boca Raton, Fla. — Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and Judge Miguel de la O of the 11th Judicial Circuit have been named co-recipients of the 2025 William M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award. The honor was presented during the recent Annual Florida Bar Convention. The William M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award is given annually to judges who demonstrate outstanding character, service, and competence in their roles as jurists and public servants. According to the Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism and the Standing Committee on … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Talc Trial Begins Amid Calls for Professionalism; LA Hires Firm for Wildfire Defense

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Houston, TX — Opening statements initiated a pivotal two-week trial in Houston this week, deliberating the future of Johnson & Johnson’s bankruptcy claim linked to its talc products. The courtroom saga centers around whether to uphold or dismiss a chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary, Red River Talc. This move has been met with mixed reactions, signaling potential high stakes for the pharmaceutical giant. Central to the case are allegations that Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products are linked to ovarian cancer claims. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez of the Southern District … Read more