Otterbourg P.C. Launches Mass Tort Bankruptcy Practice Group, Providing Unprecedented Legal Support for Creditors and Fiduciaries

New York, NY – Otterbourg P.C. has officially announced the launch of its Mass Tort Bankruptcy Practice Group. This move formalizes a highly successful informal practice group that has operated within Otterbourg for the past few years. The Mass Tort Bankruptcy Practice Group provides advice and representation to creditors and fiduciaries of creditors, including tort claimants, governmental units, official committees, ad hoc committees, future claimant representatives, and settlement trust trustees and committees. This includes offering support during bankruptcies involving significant mass tort liabilities. Led by Bankruptcy and Restructuring Partner Sunni P. Beville and Litigation Partner … Read more

Senate Unveils Bipartisan Immigration and Asylum Bill – Tougher Measures Aimed at Securing Borders and Providing Aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan

Washington, DC – Senators unveiled a long-awaited bipartisan agreement on Sunday that aims to impose stricter immigration and asylum laws. The $118 billion package includes provisions designed to address the surge in border crossings and to reform the overwhelmed asylum system. Additionally, the agreement provides critical aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, with Republicans insisting on tying such support to significant immigration restrictions. If passed, this bill would represent the most significant border security and migration overhaul in decades. The proposed legislation would raise the bar for granting asylum, facilitate the deportation of those who … Read more

Neymar Stands by Dani Alves, Providing Financial and Legal Support as He Awaits Trial for Sexual Assault

Barcelona, Spain – Neymar, the Brazilian soccer star, has come to the aid of his former teammate Dani Alves as Alves awaits trial for sexual assault. Alves has been in jail for a year since being accused of sexually assaulting a 23-year-old woman in the bathroom of a nightclub, and Neymar has provided legal support and a significant cash donation to assist him. The alleged victim is seeking 150,000 euros in compensation for the “physical and psychological” harm caused by the alleged rape. The private prosecution also seeks a twelve-year prison sentence for Alves. The … Read more