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High-profile Mass Tort Law Firm Watts Guerra Reshapes Future, Leaving Puerto Rico Office and Laying Off 50 Employees

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San Juan, Puerto Rico – High-profile mass tort law firm Watts Guerra, led by attorney Mikal Watts, is closing its Puerto Rico office and laying off dozens of employees, according to internal emails obtained by Bloomberg Law. Watts, known for spearheading high-stakes litigation against corporations, recently stated that he was “restructuring” the firm but had no intention of leaving. However, emails shared with Bloomberg Law reveal that Watts sent an email to all employees on January 7, announcing his resignation from the firm due to health reasons. He informed Bloomberg Law that he plans to … Read more

Save the Date: Mass Torts Puerto Rico 2024 Conference Announces Dates for Annual Event

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Mass Torts Puerto Rico 2024 Conference has been announced by Paul Napoli, Partner at Napoli Shkolnik. The event, organized by The Trial Lawyers of Puerto Rico, will be held from April 30th to May 2nd, 2024. This marks the third annual mass torts event since its launch in 2021. The Mass Torts conference aims to provide a platform for attorneys to come together and engage in substantive programming. Over the course of two days, participants can expect concise seminars on emerging and active torts, as well as discussions on … Read more

Prominent Puerto Rican Lawmaker Convicted of Federal Corruption Charges

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San Juan, Puerto Rico – María Milagros “Tata” Charbonier, a well-known former legislator in Puerto Rico who is popular with conservatives, has been found guilty of federal charges related to corruption. Charbonier, an attorney who served in Puerto Rico’s House of Representatives from 2013 to 2020 and was the secretary general of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party, was indicted in August 2020. The charges against her included conspiracy, money laundering, theft, bribery, kickbacks involving federally funded programs, and obstruction of justice. She was also accused of destroying data on her mobile phone. Following the trial, … Read more

Mass Torts Puerto Rico 2024 Conference: Join Top Trial Lawyers for Cutting-Edge Insights and Networking Opportunities

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San Juan, Puerto Rico – The Mass Torts Puerto Rico 2024 Conference is set to take place from April 30 to May 2 at the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, according to Paul Napoli, a partner at Napoli Shkolnik and a prominent mass tort and complex commercial litigation attorney. This will be the third annual mass torts event since it was launched in 2021 by The Trial Lawyers of Puerto Rico. The conference, designed by attorneys for attorneys, aims to provide a relaxed and collaborative environment for legal professionals to cultivate personal connections and learn from some … Read more