Trial

Attorney Accuses Judge in Trump Defamation Trial of Threatening Jail Time: ‘I Completely Disagree’

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New York City – Alina Habba, the defense attorney in the recent defamation trial involving former President Donald Trump, has criticized Judge Lewis Kaplan for threatening to imprison her. Habba voiced her concerns during an appearance on Newsmax, stating that she disagreed with the judge’s ruling on an evidentiary issue and was subsequently threatened with incarceration. The dispute arose when Habba sought to present a PowerPoint slide as evidence, which she believed would support their case against Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll. According to Habba, Judge Kaplan disallowed the use of the slide and dismissed … Read more

Top Product Liability Trial Attorney Kimberly Branscome Joins Paul Weiss in Los Angeles, Boosting Litigation Department

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LOS ANGELES – Kimberly Branscome, an esteemed attorney specializing in product liability and mass torts, has joined the Los Angeles litigation department at Paul Weiss as a partner. Branscome brings with her a wealth of experience in handling complex litigation cases concerning product liability, professional liability, environmental and toxic torts, and securities matters. Having previously served as the co-head of Dechert’s product liability and mass tort practice, Branscome has represented major corporations in highly publicized tort cases. Notably, she played a crucial role in Johnson & Johnson’s product liability litigation, which revolved around allegations of … Read more

Displaced Heritage House Residents Take Legal Action, Demand Jury Trial in Lawsuit

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Kansas City, MO – Five residents of the Heritage House Apartments have taken legal action against the complex. They filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking a jury trial. The displaced residents are claiming that the apartments are responsible for their displacement and are seeking compensation. The lawsuit alleges negligence on the part of the apartment management, which resulted in uninhabitable living conditions and forced evictions. According to the lawsuit, the residents endured numerous issues such as electrical failures, infestations, and lack of maintenance. These problems led to unsafe living conditions and ultimately the need to … Read more

Trial Begins for Ohio Man Accused of Murder and Robbery in Terrance Mills’ 2022 Death

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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The trial for a man accused of the 2022 murder of Terrance Mills in Parkersburg commenced with jury selection on Monday. Justin Keel, a resident of Columbus, faces charges of murder, first-degree robbery, conspiracy to commit a felony, and wanton endangerment involving a firearm in connection with Mills’ shooting and subsequent death. According to authorities, Keel conspired with Tyler McCune and Dezaray Roberts to carry out a robbery that ultimately resulted in Mills’ fatal shooting. Roberts has already pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery in December 2022, while McCune is currently awaiting trial … Read more