Proposition 213 was voted into law November 5, 1996 in the state of California by 76.83 percent of voters. The law became Civil Code Section 333.4, which places limits on non-economic damages with the exception of negligent drunk drivers if the driver is convicted. The law states in the event the innocent driver did not have liability automobile insurance, then he or she is not … [Read more...]
Will Michael Jackson’s Family Be Able to Recover Money in His Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Ask any personal injury attorney what are the three components necessary to be able to collect on an accident claim and they will tell you that you need the following: (1) Facts sufficient to demonstrate civil liability on the part of an alleged wrongdoer; (2) Damages of a sufficient amount to justify the costs of pursuing the claim; and (3) A "pocket" to collect from in the … [Read more...]
Dog Bite Attorneys Encourage Review of Dog Safety Tips during National Dog Bite Safety Week
They say a dog is a man’s best friend. However, incidences of dog attacks and bites have been on the rise recently. Attorneys in particular are noticing an increase in the amount of dog attack cases they have been receiving from victims of dog bites and other injuries incurred from dog attacks. National Dog Bite Safety Week These issues have become more apparent, … [Read more...]
Barry Ostrager – ‘The Big Winning Lawyer From The Big Apple’
Barry Ostrager of New York’s Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, and co-head of the firm’s litigation department is reputed not to have lost a trial in over 20 years. Already a LawFuel nominee in 2005, Ostrager handles the difficult cases, favoring the hard cases that are reputed to make good law. Take the arbitration involving his client Andersen Consulting in its split from … [Read more...]
Gary Naftalis – ‘The Zelig of the White Collar Bar’
He’s used to honors and awards, the lawyer who was described by Wall Street Journal as “the zelig of the white collar bar: He’s everywhere.” For some 30 years, Gary Naftalis has represented individuals and corporations in all phases of complex civil, criminal, and regulatory matters, including those involving allegations of insider trading, market manipulation, accounting … [Read more...]
Joseph R Re – IP Protection for the Little Guy
The massive growth in intellectual property issues has lead to a corresponding growth in IP litigation, but for California lawyer Joseph Re he’s the man who has stood up for the little guy, securing over $400 million in damages for patent infringement cases this year. A partner in the Orange County IP firm Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, Re was a a recipient of the prestigious … [Read more...]
Seth Waxman – The Supreme Advocate For The Supreme Court
Undoubtedly one of the top Supreme Court and appellate advocates in the US, former US solicitor General (1997 – 2001) Seth Waxman has nearly 50 oral arguments before the high court under his belt. Currently leading Wilmer Cutler’s appellate practice, he revels in complex cases involving government and public policy issues. Among the cases, the biggest patent case of the … [Read more...]
