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High-Profile Attorney Mikal Watts Abruptly Resigns, Closes Puerto Rico Office

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San Juan, Puerto Rico — High-profile attorney Mikal Watts has made the decision to resign and close his law firm’s office in Puerto Rico, signaling a significant shift in his career and legal practice. Watts, renowned for his work in mass tort litigation, cited personal reasons for his departure from the bustling legal scene in Puerto Rico. This move comes at a time when Watts’ law firm was deeply involved in several high-stakes cases on the island, notably those related to sprawling pharmaceutical litigation. Watts’ legal acumen and strategic courtroom tactics have placed him in … Read more

Federal Lawsuit Challenges Puerto Rico’s Solar Energy Policy Amid Concerns Over Financial Oversight and Independence

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — In a significant legal move, a federal oversight board responsible for monitoring Puerto Rico’s financial health has initiated a lawsuit to scrutinize recent modifications to the territory’s net metering laws related to solar power compensation. The amendments in question are designed to compensate residents with solar installations for the excess power they contribute back to the electrical grid. The board’s action underscores ongoing debates over fiscal responsibility and energy independence in Puerto Rico. The lawsuit targets Governor Pedro Pierluisi and alleges that the recent legislative changes could undermine the operational … Read more

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