Trailblazing

Trailblazing Legal Team Stands Up in High-Stakes DOJ Battle, Advocating for Perkins Coie Amid Unprecedented Order

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Washington, D.C. – Amid escalating political tensions and legal maneuverings, the resilience of the American legal system faces testing times. This narrative threads through the multiple layers of the nation’s justice mechanisms, spotlighting key figures and landmark cases that continue to shape the legal landscape. In a notable instance, Dane Butswinkas alongside 13 partners at Williams & Connolly demonstrated legal acumen, securing a Temporary Restraining Order from Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The court’s order effectively blocks crucial provisions of an unprecedented executive order targeting the law … Read more

Trailblazing Attorney Leads Groundbreaking Litigation in High-Stakes Drug and Medical Device Cases

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NEW YORK — Jonathan M. Sedgh, a prominent figure in the legal battle against pharmaceutical and medical device giants, has garnered significant attention for his role as a product liability lawyer at Morgan & Morgan. Sedgh is renowned for filing landmark lawsuits on behalf of clients who have suffered due to insufficiently tested or disclosed side effects of medical products. In August 2023, Sedgh made headlines when he and his team initiated the first lawsuit concerning the drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro, which was filed in Louisiana. The case revolves around a woman who developed gastroparesis, … Read more

Olive Branch to Celebrate Trailblazing Judge Bernice Bouie Donald with Special Honor at Upcoming Aldermen Meeting

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Olive Branch, MS – In a significant acknowledgment of a local luminary, the City of Olive Branch will unveil a tribute to Judge Bernice Bouie Donald, an esteemed native and groundbreaking jurist, during the upcoming Board of Aldermen meeting on February 4. The celebration aims to commemorate her pioneering contributions both locally and nationally. Mayor Ken Adams, who discussed this acknowledgment in his recent newsletter, credited Judge Donald as a trailblazer who has left an indelible mark on the community. Her roots in Olive Branch run deep, having been one of the first African Americans … Read more

Trailblazing Appointment: Governor Hobbs Names First Latina and Black Justice to Arizona Supreme Court

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Phoenix, AZ — In a historic appointment, Governor Katie Hobbs has selected Yuma County Judge Maria Lopez to serve on the Arizona Supreme Court, marking her as the first Latina and first Black justice in the state’s history. Lopez, who has served with distinction on the Yuma County Superior Court, brings a wealth of experience and a diverse perspective to Arizona’s highest court. Her appointment by Gov. Hobbs has been praised for breaking barriers and promoting diversity within the state judiciary, which has been long overdue according to advocates for judicial diversity. “This appointment is … Read more