Surpassing

Texas Federal Courts Experience Torts Litigation Surge, Surpassing New York and Highlighting Key Trends in 2024

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HOUSTON – A recent study reveals that from 2022 to 2024, the Southern District of Texas ranked second in federal tort lawsuits, trailing only Mississippi’s Southern District. The findings, outlined in the 2025 Torts Litigation Report by Lex Machina, indicate a notable increase in tort litigation across U.S. federal courts. The report highlights a nearly 20 percent rise in federal tort filings between the 2023-2024 and 2021-2022 periods. Contributing factors include larger jury awards, simplified processes for moving cases to federal courts, and stagnant insurance coverage limits that have not adjusted for inflation. Ron Porter, … Read more

"Taft Stettinius Expands Footprint with Strategic Merger, Surpassing 1,200 Lawyers and $1B Revenue"

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CINCINNATI — Taft Stettinius & Hollister is set to expand significantly with its upcoming merger with Morris, Manning & Martin, which will add more than 100 attorneys to its ranks. The announcement was made on Monday, detailing plans for the merger to take effect on December 31. Following the merger, Taft will boast a total of over 1,200 lawyers across 25 offices, as stated in a press release dated August 11. This growth is coupled with a projected combined revenue exceeding $1 billion. The merger represents a strategic move for the Atlanta-based Morris Manning, which … Read more

Legal Defense Fund for Man Accused in CEO’s Murder Exceeds Expectations, Surpassing $330K Through Public Donations

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New York — A robust stream of donations has significantly exceeded the initial fundraising target for the legal defense of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of the high-profile murder of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson. Organizers of the GiveSendGo campaign report that contributions have now surpassed $330,000, overshooting the original $200,000 goal amid a strong public response. Mangione, 26, faces charges of murder and terrorism following the tragic shooting of Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel on December 4. Authorities subsequently arrested Mangione at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania after a national manhunt. He has pleaded … Read more

Elon University Expands Academic Horizons with New Flex Law Program in Charlotte, Surpassing Enrollment Expectations

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Charlotte, NC – This fall marks a significant development for Elon University as it debuts a new program on its recently established Charlotte campus, aimed at catering to the educational needs of working professionals. The new Flex Law Flex Program, designed for part-time learners, has already seen enrollment exceed initial expectations. Vice Dean of Elon Law, Alan Woodleif, expressed satisfaction with the early success of the program, noting that the inaugural class comprised 36 students, surpassing their target of 35. “We project steady growth, with class sizes expected to range between 35 and 40 for … Read more