United States courts of appeals

Feds for Medical Freedom Victorious in Challenge to Biden Administration Vaccine Mandate

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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al v Biden, that a lower court correctly entered a nationwide injunction against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal workers.

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  • al v Biden, that a lower court correctly entered a nationwide injunction against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal workers.
  • The ruling agreed that the Biden Administration lacked authority to issue the vaccine mandate in September 2021 for all federal employees.
  • A federal court has ruled the Biden Administration cannot mandate that federal workers get vaccinated for COVID.
  • Feds for Med Freedom intends to file new suits in federal court for violations of our members' rights, including under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the U.S. Constitution.

Judge Paul J. Watford Inspires the Next Generation of Jurists at Southwestern’s Inaugural Distinguished Jurist-in-Residence Program.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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The event gave law students a unique opportunity to hear directly from one of the nation's most esteemed jurists.

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  • The event gave law students a unique opportunity to hear directly from one of the nation's most esteemed jurists.
  • President and Dean Darby Dickerson commented on the event: "Judge Watford was a perfect choice as of inaugural Distinguished Jurist-in-Residence.
  • His career is a testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and a commitment to justice.
  • Throughout the event, Judge Watford emphasized the importance of impartiality and moderation in the judicial process.

Legacy Housing Corporation Names Max Africk as General Counsel

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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BEDFORD, Texas, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legacy Housing Corporation (the "Company," NASDAQ: LEGH) announced today that Max Africk has joined the Company as General Counsel.

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  • BEDFORD, Texas, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legacy Housing Corporation (the "Company," NASDAQ: LEGH) announced today that Max Africk has joined the Company as General Counsel.
  • Duncan Bates, Chief Executive Officer, stated: “I am excited for Max to join our team as General Counsel.
  • Mr. Africk (33) most recently served as an attorney at King & Spalding LLP, where his practice focused on complex commercial litigation.
  • Prior to joining King & Spalding, Mr. Africk served as an attorney at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Petrillo Klein & Boxer LLP.

Joseph P. Wilson, Top Rated Tax Attorney and Founder of Wilson Tax Law Group, APLC, Receives Exclusive Super Lawyers Designation for the Fourth Year in a Row

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Joseph P. Wilson , Senior Tax Attorney and Founder of Wilson Tax Law Group, APLC , has been selected to the 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list.

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  • Joseph P. Wilson , Senior Tax Attorney and Founder of Wilson Tax Law Group, APLC , has been selected to the 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list.
  • This is Mr. Wilson’s fourth year in a row to receive this exclusive designation, which is awarded to only five percent of attorneys in each state.
  • Mr. Wilson is a former IRS Attorney, Federal Tax Prosecutor, and California Franchise Tax Board Attorney.
  • Wilson Tax Law Group, APLC is an Orange County law firm specializing in Federal and State tax audits, internal compliance, Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR), offshore bank account disclosures, and criminal tax, including appeals, trials, and collections.

Troutman Pepper and Dominion Energy Pro Bono Team Turn to Nation's Highest Court as Fight Continues for Full Educational Benefits for Military Veterans

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In their fight to secure full educational benefits potentially worth billions of dollars for about 1.7 million post-9/11-era veterans and counting, attorneys from Troutman Pepper and Dominion Energy today filed a petition for a writ of certiorari, asking the Supreme Court to review the lower court ruling.

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  • It seeks to resolve how many months of educational benefits a veteran is entitled to under two different GI bills.
  • Rudisill is represented pro bono by Troutman Pepper attorneys Timothy McHugh , Misha Tseytlin , Kevin LeRoy , Abbey Thornhill , and Trey Smith , among others, and David DePippo from Dominion Energy.
  • The panel issued an opinion affirming the U.S. Appeals Court for Veterans Claims' decision in July 2021.
  • The VA requested and was granted reconsideration before the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Thursday, October 6, 2022.

Greenberg Gross LLP Elevates Litigator Claire-Lise Kutlay to Partner

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenberg Gross LLP , an elite litigation firm, is pleased to announce the elevation of Claire-Lise Kutlay to Partner.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenberg Gross LLP , an elite litigation firm, is pleased to announce the elevation of Claire-Lise Kutlay to Partner.
  • Ms. Kutlay handles trial and arbitration matters for companies, law firms, and high-level executives.
  • Since joining Greenberg Gross in 2015, Ms. Kutlay has worked on many groundbreaking matters, including high-stakes employment cases on behalf of the former head of Broadcom’s labor department, and a former partner of Ogletree Deakins, a large labor law firm.
  • “I take great pride in representing top professionals in employment matters that make a difference,” said Claire-Lise Kutlay.

CA Dept. of Insurance Failed to Search For Records Linked To Government Corruption Scandal, According to Consumer Watchdog Appeal

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The non-profit Consumer Watchdog has filed an appeal in its California Public Records Act ("PRA") lawsuit against Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the California Department of Insurance.

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  • "We hope the Court of Appeal will send a clear message that state agencies must not be allowed to ignore clear evidence of public records.
  • Access to information concerning the conduct of the people's business is a critical weapon in the fight against government corruption."
  • In the wake of statewide news reports of the pay-to-play scandal, Consumer Watchdog filed two PRA requests with the Department seeking communications and meeting records.
  • The appeal, Consumer Watchdog v. Superior Court (Real Parties in Interest Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the Dep.

Suzy Alford Joins ECI Group as Chief Administrative Officer

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ECI Group (ECI) welcomes to the company leadership Suzy Alford as Chief Administrative Officer.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ECI Group (ECI) welcomes to the company leadership Suzy Alford as Chief Administrative Officer.
  • "ECI created this new leadership position to further hone our organization along our Path to Excellence – a touchstone of our company's approach to our work together," said ECI Group CEO, Seth R. Greenberg.
  • Suzy attended Washington and Lee University and earned her Juris Doctor at Duke University School of Law.
  • Before joining ECI Group, she was a Vice President and Global Employment Counsel at Equifax.

Cleveland Krist PLLC Celebrates First Anniversary Amid Several High-Profile Victories And Team Growth

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cleveland Krist PLLC celebrates its first anniversary on the heels of several multimillion-dollar client wins and attorney milestones.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cleveland Krist PLLC celebrates its first anniversary on the heels of several multimillion-dollar client wins and attorney milestones.
  • The team tried two cases to successful jury verdicts, including securing a $2 million verdict for an Austin technology entrepreneur.
  • To meet strong client demand, Cleveland Krist has successfully competed for top lateral recruits and promoted from within.
  • As partner Austin Krist described, "The success we have seen in the courtroom and the growth in our bench are just the beginning."

Federal Appellate Court Rejects Controversial J&J Ploy to Dodge Talc Cancer Lawsuits

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trial lawyers with the Nachawati Law Group praised a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit rejecting Johnson & Johnson's (NYSE: JNJ) use of a controversial bankruptcy ploy to shed more than 38,000 lawsuits filed by women who developed ovarian cancer after using J&J's talc-based products.

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  • The Nachawati Law Group represents numerous women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer after years of using Johnson's Baby Powder and other talc products produced by the company.
  • "Our clients are grateful that the appellate court saw through this cynical attempt by J&J to avoid responsibility," said Mr. Nachawati.
  • In 2021, J&J transferred the lawsuits and jury verdicts to a shell company known as LTL Management.
  • 1 nationally in products liability filings in federal court over the past three years, according to Lex Machina.