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Federal Court Sends Pharmaceutical Lawsuit Back to State, Keeping Boies Schiller in Legal Spotlight

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Miami, Florida — A federal judge has determined that Boies Schiller Flexner LLP remains implicated in a continuing legal battle involving pharmaceutical mass tort firms and their previous counsel. In a ruling issued Thursday, the judge remanded the case back to state court, affirming that the allegations against the law firm have sufficient merit to proceed. The lawsuit revolves around claims from various pharmaceutical tort firms, which allege that their former legal representation may have mishandled certain aspects of their cases. By sending the case back to state level jurisdiction, the judge has effectively allowed … Read more

New York Jury Sends Powerful Message: $1.68 Billion Awarded to 40 Women in Landmark Sexual Abuse Case Against Filmmaker James Toback

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A New York jury has awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual misconduct over a lengthy period spanning 35 years. The verdict was announced on Wednesday and marks a significant moment in the ever-evolving narrative of sexual abuse cases, particularly in the wake of the #MeToo movement. The decision is rooted in a lawsuit filed in Manhattan in 2022, following the enactment of a New York law that opened a one-year window for individuals to file civil lawsuits regarding sexual assault claims, regardless of when … Read more

Historic $1.68 Billion Verdict Against Hollywood Director James Toback Sends Strong Message on Sexual Abuse Accountability

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A jury in New York awarded $1.68 billion in damages on Wednesday to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse over 35 years, according to attorneys representing the plaintiffs. This landmark decision follows a lawsuit initiated in Manhattan in 2022, coinciding with New York state’s introduction of a one-year window for individuals to file lawsuits concerning historical sexual assault claims. The verdict stands as one of the most significant jury awards in New York’s history and among the largest since the #MeToo movement gained traction, attorney Brad Beckworth from Nix … Read more

Judge Rules on Controversial North Carolina Voter Registration Lawsuit, Sends Key Issues Back to State Court

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Wilmington, NC — As residents of New Hanover County cast their early votes, a pivotal legal battle unfolded in Wilmington’s federal courthouse that could affect the voting processes for nearly a quarter million North Carolina citizens. Seth Waxman, an attorney with the Democratic National Committee, was seen driving past long lines of early voters on his way to court. He was set to advocate for the dismissal of a lawsuit that could complicate voting eligibility verification for these individuals. The lawsuit, initiated by the North Carolina Republican Party and the Republican National Committee, is among … Read more