Veteran

Phil Davis Takes a Stand: Veteran Fighter Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against UFC, Alleges Monopolistic Practices

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Las Vegas, Nevada — Mixed martial artist Phil Davis has filed a new lawsuit against the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), alleging that the promotion engages in monopolistic practices that adversely impact fighter compensation and suppress competition in the sport. The lawsuit, submitted on Thursday in the U.S. District Court of Nevada, seeks to hold the UFC accountable for stifling rival promotions and limiting opportunities for fighters. Davis, who competed in the UFC from 2010 to 2015 before joining Bellator MMA, is represented by the law firm Berger Montague. This firm recently achieved a notable victory … Read more

Harvard Welcomes Kannon K. Shanmugam: Prominent Republican Attorney and SCOTUS Veteran Joins University’s Governing Board

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Cambridge, Massachusetts — Kannon K. Shanmugam, a distinguished appellate attorney with notable Republican affiliations, has been appointed to the Harvard Corporation, effective July 1. The announcement was made on Thursday by the University, confirming his election by the Corporation and subsequent approval by the Board of Overseers. Shanmugam will take over the position from Theodore V. Wells Jr., who has served for over 12 years. He will join biochemist Richard P. Lifton as a new member of the Corporation this summer. Currently a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Shanmugam previously held a … Read more

Veteran Litigator Kurt Weaver Joins Shook, Hardy & Bacon to Strengthen Product Liability Defense Team in Chicago

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CHICAGO — Kurt Weaver, a seasoned litigator known for his extensive experience in product liability and mass tort cases, has joined Shook, Hardy & Bacon as a partner in their Chicago office. With over 30 years in the legal field, Weaver enhances the firm’s capabilities in high-stakes commercial disputes and multidistrict litigations. Weaver has represented clients across multiple sectors, including life sciences, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and retail. Notably, he has secured jury verdicts in 13 complex product liability cases over the last seven years. His expertise extends to serving as lead counsel in significant multidistrict litigations, … Read more

Federal Jury Awards Veteran Over $400K in Landmark Disability Discrimination Case Against Florida Senior Living Facility

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A federal jury has granted a veteran $405,083 in a landmark disability discrimination case involving a local senior living facility. The decision was announced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which had initially pursued the case against The Princess Martha and its managing companies. The lawsuit stemmed from allegations that The Princess Martha, which is operated by TJM Property Management and TJM Properties Inc., failed to comply with federal disability accommodation laws. According to the EEOC, the facility denied reasonable accommodations to an applicant who identified herself as a … Read more