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Veteran Journalist Penny Weaver Champions Truth in Crime Reporting with 30 Years of Insight

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In Little Rock, Arkansas, seasoned journalist Penny Weaver brings over three decades of experience to her coverage of crime, law enforcement, and court stories for the River Valley Democrat-Gazette. Weaver’s extensive career spans numerous topics, ranging from national civil rights to agricultural issues. Her dedication to uncovering the truth has made her a prominent figure in the field of journalism. Weaver’s journey in journalism has taken her across various states, where she has reported on critical issues affecting communities. From hog farming in Illinois to civil rights movements in Georgia, her work encapsulates a wide … Read more

Veteran Litigator Kurt Weaver Joins Chicago’s Shook, Hardy & Bacon, Enhancing Expertise in Mass Tort and Product Liability Cases

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CHICAGO — Kurt Weaver, a prominent litigator with over 30 years of expertise in defending complex product liability and mass tort cases, has joined the Chicago office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon as a partner. His extensive experience includes multidistrict litigation and significant commercial disputes. Weaver’s practice spans multiple sectors, including life sciences, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and consumer goods. In the past seven years alone, he has successfully led 13 complex product liability cases to jury verdicts and served as lead counsel in notable multidistrict litigations. His legal skill set further encompasses advising clients on both … Read more

Veteran Journalist Penny Weaver Takes a Deep Dive into Crime and Justice in the River Valley

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Little Rock, Arkansas — In the realm of journalism, one name stands out for its unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth: Penny Weaver. With over three decades of experience, Weaver has established herself as an authoritative voice covering crime and law enforcement, while also delving into the intricacies of court proceedings and various societal issues throughout her career. Weaver’s versatile reporting spans a wide range of topics, from national civil rights movements to agriculture, particularly highlighting hog farming across several states, including Illinois, Georgia, Texas, and now Arkansas. Her investigations have brought to light the … 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