Rising Legal Star Mae Salem Recognized in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 2024

London, UK – Mae Salem, a partner at legal firm Squire Patton Boggs, has been honored in The Lawyer’s prestigious Hot 100 2024 list. This annual compilation recognizes outstanding individuals in the UK legal sector who have made significant contributions over the past year. Salem’s inclusion in the list highlights her impressive achievements and the important work she has undertaken in her field. Salem, a Corporate and Private Equity partner at Squire Patton Boggs, has proven herself to be a dynamic force within the legal landscape. At just 32 years old, she reached the milestone … Read more

Salem Man Awarded Over $3 Million in Damages for False Arrest and Excessive Force by Police Officer

SALEM, Oregon – A jury has awarded more than $3 million in damages to a Salem man who was wrongly accused of car theft and subjected to excessive force by a police officer. The eight-member jury found that Salem Officer David S. Baker violated Christopher Garza’s civil rights and committed battery and false arrest. The city of Salem has been ordered to pay $2 million in punitive damages, $1 million in non-economic damages, and $150,000 in economic damages. Garza, who is of Native American and Latino descent, was working on a broken car in the … Read more

Police Officers Deemed Justified in Shooting and Killing Man near Salem after Threatening Neighbors and Firing Gun

SALEM, Oregon – Three police officers have been found justified in shooting and killing a man near Salem after he fired a gun near neighbors’ homes and threatened to kill everyone around him. The incident resulted in the death of Justin Jordon. According to authorities, Jordon was involved in a confrontation with the police officers, who were called to the scene after receiving reports of shots fired. The officers arrived to find Jordon armed and making threats towards those in the vicinity. In response, they discharged their weapons, fatally injuring Jordon. The shooting occurred in … Read more

Marion County Grand Jury Unanimously Clears Officers in Fatal Salem Shooting Incident

SALEM, Ore. – A Marion County Grand Jury unanimously found three law enforcement officials justified in their use of deadly force during a shooting incident in Salem last November, according to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office. The incident resulted in the death of 32-year-old Justin Lee Jordan. The grand jury reviewed video evidence and testimony, concluding that Jordan had failed to comply with verbal and visual warnings from officers. Jordan had been waving guns, pointing them at people, and firing shots at a bystander. The investigation revealed that Jordan fired his gun four times … Read more