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Jury Orders Greenpeace to Pay $667 Million for Role in Standing Rock Pipeline Protests

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Fargo, ND — A North Dakota jury has ordered environmental group Greenpeace to pay a substantial financial sum in a lawsuit brought by a pipeline company over protests at the Standing Rock reservation in 2016. The verdict concluded that Greenpeace is to pay nearly $667 million in damages for its role in the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The legal action stemmed from allegations that Greenpeace and other groups engaged in a campaign against the pipeline’s construction which included acts of vandalism and misinformation that purportedly incited destructive activities. Energy Transfer Partners, the pipeline … Read more

Rubenstein Law’s Miriam Fresco Agrait Takes Key Role in Nationwide Depo-Provera Case, Strengthening Firm’s Leadership in Pharmaceutical Litigation

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MIAMI, Fla. – Rubenstein Law has recently announced a significant appointment within its ranks. Partner Miriam Fresco Agrait has been selected by U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers to serve on the Data Administration Steering Subcommittee in a high-profile Depo-Provera case in the Northern District of Florida. This role emphasizes Agrait’s esteemed capabilities and dedication to justice in the realm of complex pharmaceutical litigation. The appointment places Agrait at the forefront of a critical legal challenge involving Depo-Provera, a drug alleged to notably increase the risk of meningioma, a severe type of brain tumor. Plaintiffs … Read more

Trump Criticizes Judge’s Role in Signal Chat Case Following Deportation Flight Decision: Calls It ‘Disgraceful’

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Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump has voiced strong disapproval of the assignment of U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to preside over the case against him concerning the mishandling of classified documents, which has caught the national spotlight. Trump’s displeasure stems from Chutkan’s previous rulings, particularly her assertive stance on individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol riot, where she has generally handed down stricter sentences than those recommended by prosecutors. Judge Chutkan, a Barack Obama appointee, has been involved in several high-profile January 6 cases, maintaining that these cases demand serious judicial scrutiny … Read more

Indiana’s Legal Safety Net: The Vital Role of Attorney Surrogates in Protecting Clients and the Legal System

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Indianapolis, Indiana – The law profession, steeped in tradition and governed by stringent ethics, faces myriad pressures, not least of which is ensuring continuity of service despite unforeseen circumstances. Just as actors in theater might unexpectedly need an understudy, attorneys too may find themselves in situations where they can no longer serve their clients. Recognizing the essential need for a fallback plan, Indiana has developed mechanisms like the attorney surrogate rule to handle such contingencies. This rule acts similarly to a last will, outlining processes for transferring responsibility of a client’s case when an attorney … Read more